Denon DP-3000NE – Premium Direct-Drive Hi-Fi Turntable
The Denon DP-3000NE is Denon's flagship direct-drive Hi-Fi turntable, designed for precise vinyl playback and flexible cartridge matching. It combines a quartz-locked brushless direct-drive motor with Space Vector PWM motor control, a heavy aluminium die-cast platter and Denon's static-balance S-shaped tonearm. Extensive tonearm adjustment, support for both MM and MC cartridges, adjustable isolation feet and a substantial dark-ebony wood-veneer chassis make it suitable for high-performance analogue systems. A cartridge is not supplied.
Key Features
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Direct-Drive Motor: Provides stable platter rotation without requiring a drive belt, reducing maintenance and allowing rapid start-up.
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Space Vector PWM Motor Control: SV-PWM continuously controls motor power to reduce harmonics, torque fluctuations and speed instability.
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Quartz-Locked Speed Control: Maintains accurate rotation across supported playback speeds.
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33⅓ / 45 / 78 rpm: Supports LPs, singles and compatible 78 rpm records.
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Static-Balance S-Shaped Tonearm: Denon's 244mm S-shaped arm is designed for accurate tracking and reduced vibration.
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9mm Tonearm Height Adjustment: Allows vertical tracking angle to be adjusted for different cartridges, headshells and platter mats.
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Adjustable Tracking Force: Supports fine stylus-pressure adjustment for correct cartridge setup.
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Adjustable Anti-Skating: 0–3g adjustment helps maintain balanced stylus tracking across the record surface.
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MM & MC Cartridge Compatible: The supplied universal headshell can accept a wide range of compatible moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges.
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Removable Headshell: Makes cartridge installation and cartridge changes easier.
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305mm Aluminium Platter: Heavy die-cast aluminium construction provides stable rotational mass.
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Adjustable Insulator Feet: Help isolate the turntable from external vibration while allowing accurate levelling.
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Integrated SMPS Power Supply: Switch-mode power design helps minimise transformer vibration and eliminates the need for an external power brick.
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Removable Dust Cover: Protects the platter and tonearm when the turntable is not in use.
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Dark Ebony Finish: Premium natural wood veneer complements the metal platter, tonearm and controls.
Turntable Specifications
| Product Type |
Manual Direct-Drive Hi-Fi Turntable |
| Drive System |
Direct Drive |
| Motor |
Brushless DC Motor |
| Motor Configuration |
16-Pole / 12-Coil |
| Motor Control |
Space Vector PWM / Quartz Lock |
| Supported Speeds |
33⅓ / 45 / 78 rpm |
| Wow & Flutter |
Less Than 0.06% WRMS |
| Starting Time |
Specified Speed Within 1.0 Second at 33⅓ rpm |
| Starting Torque |
4.5kg·cm |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio / Rumble |
More Than 70dB |
| Platter |
Aluminium Die-Cast |
| Platter Diameter |
305mm / 12" |
| Platter Inertia |
382kg·cm² |
| Bearing |
Miniature Steel Ball Bearing |
Tonearm Specifications
| Tonearm Type |
Static-Balance S-Shaped Pipe Tonearm |
| Effective Arm Length |
244mm |
| Overhang |
14mm |
| Offset Angle |
20.5° |
| Maximum Tracking Error |
Within 2.5° |
| Tonearm Height Adjustment |
Approximately 9mm |
| Stylus Force Adjustment |
2.5g per Counterweight Rotation |
| Stylus Force Scale |
0.1g per Step |
| Anti-Skating Adjustment |
0 – 3g |
| Headshell Weight |
11g Including Screws, Nuts and Washers |
| Headshell Material |
Aluminium |
Cartridge Compatibility
| Cartridge Included |
No |
| MM Cartridge Compatibility |
Yes |
| MC Cartridge Compatibility |
Yes |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight – Without Subweight |
4 – 16g |
| Total Cartridge + Headshell Assembly – Without Subweight |
15 – 27g |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight – With Subweight |
14 – 26g |
| Total Cartridge + Headshell Assembly – With Subweight |
25 – 37g |
| Universal Headshell |
Yes |
| Cartridge Mounting |
Standard Headshell Mount |
Audio Connectivity
| Audio Output |
Phono-Level Stereo RCA |
| Ground Terminal |
Yes |
| Built-in Phono Preamp |
No |
| Line-Level Output |
No |
| USB Output |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Network Connectivity |
No |
Construction & Isolation
| Cabinet Finish |
Dark Ebony Natural Wood Veneer |
| Platter Material |
Aluminium Die-Cast |
| Adjustable Insulator Feet |
Yes |
| Dust Cover |
Removable – Included |
| Power Supply Design |
Integrated Switch-Mode Power Supply |
| Operation |
Manual |
| Start / Stop Control |
Yes |
| Speed Selection |
Electronic |
General Specifications
| Brand |
Denon |
| Model |
DP-3000NE |
| Product Type |
Premium Direct-Drive Hi-Fi Turntable |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
500 × 394 × 185mm |
| Weight |
18.5kg Including Dust Cover |
| Power Supply |
AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
4W |
| Standby Power Consumption |
Less Than 0.3W |
| Operating Temperature |
5°C – 35°C |
| Finish |
Dark Ebony |
| Quantity |
Single Unit |
What's in the Box
| Turntable |
Denon DP-3000NE |
| Platter Mat |
Included |
| Dust Cover |
Included |
| Headshell |
Included |
| Counterweight |
Included |
| Sub-Counterweight |
Included |
| 45 rpm Adapter / Weight |
Included |
| Overhang Gauge |
Included |
| Cartridge Mounting Screws |
Included – Multiple Lengths |
| Cartridge Spacers |
Included |
| RCA Audio Cable |
Included |
| Ground Cable |
Included |
| Power Cable |
Included |
| Cartridge |
Not Included |
System Integration
The Denon DP-3000NE outputs a phono-level analogue signal and does not contain a built-in phono preamplifier. It should therefore be connected to a compatible MM or MC phono input, or to an external phono stage matched to the installed cartridge. Its universal headshell, adjustable tracking force, anti-skating and 9mm tonearm-height adjustment allow a wide range of compatible cartridges to be installed and correctly aligned.