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Denon DP-37F – hochwertiger Vintage-Plattenspieler mit Direktantrieb
Zum Verkauf steht ein Denon DP-37F, ein hochwertiger Hi-Fi-Plattenspieler aus japanischer Fertigung.
Der DP-37F überzeugt durch seinen präzisen Direktantrieb, die quarzgesteuerte Drehzahlregelung und den elektronisch gesteuerten Tonarm. Ein interessantes Gerät für Vinyl-Liebhaber und Freunde klassischer Hi-Fi-Technik.
Ausstattung und Eigenschaften:
Präziser Direktantrieb
Quarzgeregelte Drehzahl
Elektronisch gesteuerter Tonarm
Vollautomatische Bedienung
Zwei Geschwindigkeiten: 33⅓ und 45 U/min
Klassisches Denon-Design
Zustand: Der Plattenspieler ist funktionsfähig.
Preis 300 vb
Ohne Garantie ohne Rücknahme ohne Gewährleistung
Versand möglich gegen Aufpreis
At €300, the obvious alternative is a newer entry-level deck, but this DP-37F is priced just above the comparable market rather than being a bargain: recent listings centre on €280, with €201–€290 covering the middle spread. €300 is therefore fair-to-slightly-ambitious, and worth paying only for genuinely good cosmetic and functional condition.
The attraction is Denon’s excellent quartz-controlled direct drive and unusually capable contactless servo tonearm: stable speed, easy automatic operation, and strong tracking with suitable high-compliance cartridges. It is a refined, low-fuss vintage performer rather than merely a nostalgic curiosity. Before buying, confirm that start, cueing, return, speed switching, and arm functions all work correctly; age-related electronic faults can be awkward to repair. A complete dust cover, original headshell, and healthy stylus would make €300 easier to justify.
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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