About the Denon DP-3000NE
The DP-3000NE is a manual, direct-drive turntable built for accurate, steady playback. Its high-density wood plinth is finished in furniture-grade dark ebony veneer, giving it a substantial, upscale look, while a high-performance direct-drive motor with Denon's Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SV-PWM) control reaches full speed almost instantly and holds it with very low wow and flutter (under 0.06%) at any of its three speeds — 33-1/3, 45, or 78 RPM.
An elegant S-shaped tonearm carries a Denon original headshell that accepts either moving-coil (MC) or moving-magnet (MM) cartridges, sold separately — no cartridge is included. The headshell height is adjustable from 0-9mm, letting you fine-tune vertical tracking angle (VTA) to match different cartridges and platter mats. The DP-3000NE has no built-in phono preamp and no pitch control, so it needs a receiver, integrated amp, or standalone phono preamp with a phono input to play through a sound system.
Height-adjustable insulator feet keep the turntable acoustically isolated from the surface it sits on, reducing unwanted vibration, while also letting you level the plinth precisely. A die-cast aluminum platter and detachable audio and power cables round out a turntable built for listeners who want to build a system around their own choice of cartridge and phono stage.
Product Highlights
- Manual, direct-drive turntable with Denon SV-PWM motor control
- Three speeds: 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
- Wow and flutter under 0.06%
- S-shaped tonearm with Denon original headshell for MC or MM cartridges (not included)
- Headshell height adjustable from 0-9mm for precise VTA setup
- High-density wood plinth with dark ebony veneer finish
- Die-cast aluminum platter
- Height-adjustable insulator feet for vibration isolation and leveling
- Detachable audio and power cables
- No built-in phono preamp — requires a phono input or separate phono preamp
What's in the Box
- Denon DP-3000NE turntable
- Headshell (pre-mounted on tonearm)
- Counterweight
- Dust cover
- Detachable RCA audio cable
- Detachable AC power cable
- Owner's Manual
- Warranty Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the DP-3000NE come with a cartridge?
A: No, no cartridge is included. The headshell accepts either a moving-coil (MC) or moving-magnet (MM) cartridge, sold separately.
Q: Does the DP-3000NE have a built-in phono preamp?
A: No, it outputs a standard phono-level signal and requires a receiver or amp with a phono input, or a separate phono preamp.
Q: Is the DP-3000NE fully manual?
A: Yes, it's a fully manual turntable — you start and stop playback and cue the tonearm by hand, with no automatic return.
Q: Can I adjust the tracking angle for different cartridges?
A: Yes, the headshell height is adjustable from 0-9mm, letting you set up vertical tracking angle (VTA) for different cartridges and platter mats.
Q: What speeds does the DP-3000NE support?
A: It plays all three standard speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM.
