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For sale is this beautiful Denon DP 47F, a fully automatic turntable with quartz lock and disc size detection. For more information, visit VintAudio.com Working perfectly with an Pioneer PC 110 cartridge. It sounds great. Here is a video of the device in action: No cover or hinges. In good condition for its age. European version 240v-220v power voltage. Drive system: servo controlled direct drive Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm Wow and flutter: below 0.010% WRMS Arm type: dynamically balanced, straight tube tonearm Effective length: 220mm Overhang: 16mm Dimensions: 434 x 179 x 410mm Weight: 8.5kg
For a vintage direct-drive deck like this, timing matters less than condition, because there isn’t really a modern replacement that makes it obsolete; the real question is whether the automation and servo controls are healthy. At US$485, this lands well below the recent used median of US$551 and even under the 25th percentile of US$539, so it reads as a strong buy rather than merely fair.
The appeal here is straightforward: this model is respected for smooth quartz-locked speed stability, fully automatic operation, and the kind of “set it and enjoy it” convenience that still feels premium. If it’s complete and functioning properly, the value is good, with real upside for a buyer who wants a reliable vintage table without chasing a more fragile collectible. The only meaningful caveat is to confirm the automation works cleanly and the tonearm behavior is correct, since electronics and mechanism wear are the parts that matter most on these.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Denon traces its origins to 1910, when American entrepreneur Frederick Whitney Horn founded Japan's first audio equipment company, Nipponophone, initially focused on gramophones and records. The Denon brand emerged in 1939 from the merger of Japan Denki Onkyo—combining "den" for electricity and "on" for sound—with other entities, marking a shift toward professional audio development. This heritage includes pioneering Japan's first professional disc recorder in 1945, used to capture Emperor Hirohito's voice, and launching the nation's first long-playing records in 1951.
The brand excels across a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, from amplifiers, turntables, and tuners to loudspeakers, cassette decks, and phono cartridges. Denon's innovations extend to digital frontiers, such as the world's first practical PCM recorder in the early 1970s, the inaugural CD player in 1981, and early home theater systems with Dolby Digital in 1995. Today, its lineup encompasses AV receivers, headphones, wireless streaming solutions like HEOS, and high-channel processors, blending professional-grade components with consumer accessibility.
Denon holds a commanding position as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the hi-fi market, revered for its blend of technological firsts, robust build quality, and balanced sound signatures that appeal to discerning enthusiasts. No longer a vintage collector's niche, it competes confidently against premium rivals, backed by over a century of audio leadership and strategic partnerships like its merger with Marantz.
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