About the Denon DP-29F
The DP-29F is Denon's entry-level, fully automatic belt-drive turntable, built as a straightforward, plug-and-play way to play vinyl. It ships with a Denon DSN-82 moving-magnet cartridge permanently fixed to the tonearm at the factory — there's no removable headshell and no cartridge upgrade path, but it also means there's nothing to align or set up out of the box.
A rigid die-cast aluminum platter gives uniform inertial mass for stable, wobble-free rotation, which matters directly for consistent pitch and clean playback. A single-touch automatic start/stop cycle lowers the tonearm, plays the record, then returns the tonearm and stops rotation at the end of a side, so you're never left with a needle scratching against the runout groove. A manual lifter lever still lets you cue up a specific track in the middle of a side when you want to.
A built-in phono preamp with a phono/line switch lets you connect the DP-29F to either a dedicated phono input or a standard line-level input on a receiver, powered speakers, or self-powered monitors, with no separate phono stage required. The audio and power cables are permanently attached rather than detachable, and a dust cover is included.
Product Highlights
- Fully automatic, belt-drive turntable with a factory-fixed Denon DSN-82 moving-magnet cartridge
- Automatic start, stop, and tonearm return
- Built-in phono preamp with phono/line switch
- Die-cast aluminum platter for stable, wobble-free rotation
- Manual lifter lever for cueing mid-side
- Two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM (45 adapter included)
- Compact and lightweight at 6.2 lbs.
- Dust cover included
What's in the Box
- Denon DP-29F turntable
- DSN-82 moving-magnet cartridge (factory-fixed)
- 45 RPM adapter
- Dust cover
- Owner's Manual
- Warranty Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I replace the cartridge on the DP-29F?
A: No, the DSN-82 cartridge is permanently fixed to the tonearm at the factory and there's no removable headshell. If cartridge upgrades matter, the Denon DP-300F has a removable headshell that accepts standard-mount cartridges.
Q: Is the DP-29F fully automatic?
A: Yes, a single-touch cycle starts playback, and the tonearm returns and rotation stops automatically at the end of a side.
Q: Does the DP-29F have a built-in phono preamp?
A: Yes, a switchable phono/line output lets you connect to either a dedicated phono input or a standard line-level input.
Q: Can I cue up a specific track in the middle of a record?
A: Yes, a manual lifter lever lets you raise and lower the tonearm anywhere on the record, not just at the start.
Q: Are the audio and power cables detachable?
A: No, both the audio cable and power cable are permanently attached to the turntable.
