Denon DP-400 Black Turntable

Denon DP-400 — Premium Belt-Driven Hi-Fi Turntable for Vinyl Enthusiasts

The Denon DP-400 is a premium belt-driven home turntable designed to bring out the details in cherished vinyl collections. With a pre-mounted MM cartridge, switchable built-in phono preamp, and carefully engineered tonearm with auto lift and playback stop, this model delivers reference-level vinyl playback for both novice and seasoned listeners. An integrated auto sensor accurately controls the platter and supports playback at 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds. Plug it into any amplifier or system and start reconnecting with your record collection in minutes.

What Makes This Turntable Stand Out

A removable dual-purpose dust cover doubles as a display stand for album covers — a modern design touch that also eliminates vibration issues associated with attached covers. The static balanced S-type tonearm with universal SME bayonet headshell accepts a wide range of aftermarket cartridges, making future upgrades straightforward.

Technical Specifications

Built around a DC motor and rubber silicone belt drive, the DP-400 keeps motor noise away from the stylus for clean, low-distortion playback. The semi-automatic operation with auto tonearm lift protects both the stylus and your records at the end of each side.

• Drive System: Belt Drive — rubber silicone belt isolates motor vibration from the platter
• Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM — play LPs, singles, and vintage 78s from a single deck
• Wow & Flutter: 0.1% (WRMS) — stable rotational speed for accurate pitch
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 62 dB — quiet background between tracks
• Effective Tonearm Length: 220 mm with 16 mm overhang — proper geometry for MM cartridge tracking
• Built-in Phono Preamp: Switchable — connect to any amp, with or without a phono input

Who This Turntable Is For

Vinyl enthusiasts stepping up from entry-level record players will find this semi-automatic deck with a built-in phono stage and the flexibility to upgrade the cartridge later. Its switchable phono equalizer makes it ideal for owners of amplifiers without a dedicated phono input, while the 78 RPM capability appeals to collectors with vintage shellac records in their library. Setup takes only minutes — unbox, balance the tonearm, set tracking force to 2.0 grams, and start spinning.