Denon DP-300F – Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp
The Denon DP-300F is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable designed for simple, reliable vinyl playback. It combines automatic start, stop and tonearm return with a pre-mounted Moving Magnet cartridge, adjustable tracking force, anti-skating control and a switchable built-in phono preamplifier. The phono stage allows direct connection to amplifiers, receivers and powered speakers with standard line-level inputs, while it can also be switched off when using a dedicated MM phono input.
Key Features
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Fully Automatic Operation: Start playback at the press of a button, with automatic tonearm movement, end-of-record lift, return and platter stop.
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Belt-Drive System: Helps isolate the platter from motor vibration for stable and clean vinyl reproduction.
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33⅓ / 45 rpm: Supports standard LP records and 45 rpm singles.
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Built-in Phono Preamp: Switchable phono equalizer allows connection to either a dedicated PHONO input or a standard AUX/LINE input.
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MM Cartridge Included: Supplied with a Moving Magnet cartridge for convenient plug-and-play setup.
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Replaceable Cartridge: Cartridge mounting allows compatible replacement cartridges to be installed when required.
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Adjustable Tracking Force: Counterweight adjustment allows correct stylus pressure to be set for compatible cartridges.
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Anti-Skating Control: Adjustable anti-skating helps maintain balanced stylus tracking across the record.
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Straight Tonearm: Lightweight tonearm design supports smooth automatic operation and accurate playback.
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Die-Cast Aluminium Platter: Provides stable rotational mass for consistent record playback.
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Heavy Base Construction: Rigid chassis design helps reduce unwanted vibration and resonance.
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Removable Dust Cover: Protects the platter, cartridge and tonearm when the turntable is not being used.
Turntable Specifications
| Product Type |
Fully Automatic Hi-Fi Turntable |
| Drive System |
Belt Drive |
| Motor |
DC Servo Motor |
| Operation |
Fully Automatic / Manual Operation Supported |
| Supported Speeds |
33⅓ / 45 rpm |
| Wow & Flutter |
0.10% WRMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
60dB |
| Platter |
Die-Cast Aluminium |
| Automatic Start |
Yes |
| Automatic Tonearm Lift |
Yes |
| Automatic Tonearm Return |
Yes |
| Automatic Platter Stop |
Yes |
Tonearm Specifications
| Tonearm Type |
Straight Static-Balance Tonearm |
| Effective Tonearm Length |
221.5mm |
| Tracking Force Adjustment |
Yes |
| Anti-Skating Adjustment |
Yes |
| Counterweight |
Adjustable |
| Cartridge Replaceable |
Yes |
Cartridge Specifications
| Cartridge Included |
Yes |
| Cartridge Type |
Moving Magnet (MM) |
| Rated Cartridge Output |
2.5mV at 1kHz |
| Frequency Range |
20Hz – 20kHz |
| Cartridge Replacement |
Supported |
| Plug & Play Setup |
Yes – Cartridge Pre-Mounted |
Built-in Phono Equalizer
| Built-in Phono Preamp |
Yes |
| Phono EQ |
Switchable On / Off |
| Supported Cartridge |
MM |
| Rated Output – Phono EQ Off |
2.5mV at 1kHz |
| Rated Output – Phono EQ On |
150mV at 1kHz |
| Frequency Range – Phono EQ |
20Hz – 20kHz |
| Connection to PHONO Input |
Yes – Set Phono EQ to Off |
| Connection to AUX / LINE Input |
Yes – Set Phono EQ to On |
| Connection to Powered Speakers |
Yes – With Compatible Line-Level Input and Phono EQ On |
Automatic Operation
| Automatic Playback Start |
Yes |
| Automatic Tonearm Movement |
Yes |
| Automatic End-of-Record Detection |
Yes |
| Automatic Tonearm Return |
Yes |
| Automatic Stop |
Yes |
| Manual Cueing |
Supported |
| Manual Track Selection |
Supported |
Audio Connectivity
| Analogue Audio Output |
Stereo RCA |
| Phono-Level Output |
Yes – Phono EQ Off |
| Line-Level Output |
Yes – Phono EQ On |
| Built-in Phono Equalizer |
Yes |
| USB Output |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Optical Digital Output |
No |
| Coaxial Digital Output |
No |
Construction & Design
| Platter Material |
Die-Cast Aluminium |
| Base Construction |
Rigid Heavy Base |
| Tonearm |
Straight Static-Balance Design |
| Dust Cover |
Included / Removable |
| Vibration Control |
Rigid Chassis Construction |
| Finish |
Black / Silver – Region Dependent |
General Specifications
| Brand |
Denon |
| Model |
DP-300F |
| Product Type |
Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
434 × 122 × 381mm |
| Weight |
5.5kg |
| Power Supply |
AC Supply – Region Dependent |
| Power Consumption |
2W |
| Quantity |
Single Unit |
System Integration
The Denon DP-300F is designed as a plug-and-play vinyl source for both traditional Hi-Fi systems and simple powered-speaker setups. With its phono equalizer switched on, the turntable can connect directly to a standard AUX or LINE input. When connected to an amplifier or receiver with a dedicated MM PHONO input, the internal phono equalizer should be switched off. Fully automatic start, tonearm return and stop functions make the DP-300F especially convenient for everyday record playback.