This is a custom Denon DP-3000 build, not a factory package. The DP-3000 direct-drive motor sits in a genuine Denon DK-100 plinth with an Audio-Technica AT-1009 tonearm, a Micro Seiki arm lifter, and an Empire cartridge with a new OEM Empire stylus on an Audio-Technica headshell. The AT-1009 takes removable headshells, so you can try other cartridges too. It runs at 33 and 45 and doesn’t come with a dust cover.
Denon DP-3000 Direct-Drive Motor Unit
The DP-3000 provides the foundation of the system with its substantial vintage direct-drive design.
- Denon DP-3000 direct-drive motor unit
- 33 and 45 RPM operation
- Heavy platter
- Manual turntable operation
- Classic broadcast-inspired Denon engineering
- Made in Japan
Audio-Technica AT-1009 Tonearm
The turntable is fitted with an Audio-Technica AT-1009 tonearm, giving this custom build significantly more enthusiast appeal than a basic turntable configuration.
The AT-1009 provides adjustable tracking force and anti-skating and accepts removable headshells, allowing the owner to experiment with different cartridges if desired.
Micro Seiki Arm Lifter
A Micro Seiki tonearm lifter has also been installed.
This provides a useful convenience feature on an otherwise manual turntable, automatically lifting the tonearm at the end of the record when properly set.
Audio-Technica Headshell & Empire Cartridge
The tonearm is equipped with an Audio-Technica headshell and Empire cartridge.
Most importantly, the Empire cartridge is fitted with a new OEM Empire stylus, adding meaningful value compared with an unknown or generic replacement stylus.
Custom Turntable Configuration
This is a custom-built turntable rather than an original factory Denon package.
The combination includes:
- Denon DP-3000 direct-drive motor unit
- Genuine Denon DK-100 plinth
- Audio-Technica AT-1009 tonearm
- Micro Seiki automatic arm lifter
- Audio-Technica headshell
- Empire cartridge
- New OEM stylus
The combination creates a distinctive vintage analog setup using respected Japanese turntable and tonearm components along with a classic Empire cartridge.
No Dust Cover
A dust cover is not included.
The turntable is being sold exactly as shown in the photographs. Please consider the absence of a dust cover when planning placement and storage.
Cosmetic Condition
The turntable presents very well as a custom vintage setup. As a combination of vintage components, normal minor signs of age and previous use should be expected.
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the DP-3000, genuine Denon DK-100 plinth, AT-1009 tonearm, headshell and other components.
Vintage Equipment Notice
This is custom vintage audio equipment assembled from multiple high-quality vintage components. It is not represented as a factory-original Denon turntable configuration.
Please review all photographs and any demonstration video carefully for its exact configuration, cosmetic condition and operation.
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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