Quick Start Guide
Special edition
direct drive turntable
celebrating our
100th anniversary
DP-A100
Direct Drive Turntable
New model information
A History Like No Other.
The history of Denon turntables commenced in 1910 with the production
of Japan’s rst gramophone and peaked in 1939 when Denon developed a disc recorder for
NHK. Denon turntables were used not only by the general public, but by many radio stations as well. In 1970,
Denon developed its own high-torque AC motor for low speeds, where the speed was controlled by highly precise detection of
magnetic pulses recorded around the perimeter of the platter. Denon incorporated this history-making servo technology in its development of the
direct-drive turntable whose high performance and reliability represented a clear break from conventional idler and belt drive products, and earned
Denon a solid position as the preferred brand chosen by radio stations.
In the following year, the turntable was adapted for consumer use, and Denon, which continued to produce direct-drive players, became the most
highly respected turntable brand amongst audio enthusiasts. The DP-A100 turntable is being released as a Denon anniversary model with the same
high-performance Denon direct-drive turntable technology that has delivered cogging-free, high-precision rotation for 40 years. Equipped with the
DL-A100 cartridge, the DP-A100 is capable of masterfully reproducing the energy and beauty of analog vinyl recordings.
The Signatures of Quality.
The DP-A100 features the 100th anniversary logo badge, and comes with a 5-year warranty and a signed certicate of authenticity from the chief
production engineer who hand crafted the product. Also included is the DL-A100 anniversary edition moving coil phono cartridge, and a beautiful
Denon “brand book” that explores the history of one of the leading names in the audio-visual eld.
Special Edition 100th Anniversary Series