About the Denon DP-300F
The DP-300F is a fully automatic, belt-drive turntable that ships with a Denon DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge pre-mounted on a removable headshell — press Start and the tonearm lowers itself onto the record, then lifts and returns automatically when the side ends. A DC servo motor drives the belt system for consistent speed, while heavy base construction cuts down on vibration reaching the stylus.
A built-in phono preamp with a phono/line switch lets you connect the DP-300F to either a dedicated phono input or a standard line-level input, so it fits almost any receiver, powered speakers, or preamp already in a system, with no separate phono stage required. The removable headshell accepts any standard-mount cartridge weighing 5 to 10 grams, so upgrading the cartridge down the road is straightforward.
Simple front-panel controls keep day-to-day use easy: dedicated Start and Stop buttons, a Size selector for 17cm/30cm records, a Speed switch for 33-1/3 and 45 RPM (no 78 RPM), a manual lifter lever, and anti-skating adjustment. Audio and power cables are permanently attached rather than detachable, and a dust cover is included.
Product Highlights
- Fully automatic, belt-drive turntable with pre-mounted Denon DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge
- Automatic start, stop, and tonearm return
- Built-in phono preamp with phono/line switch
- Removable headshell accepts standard-mount cartridges (5-10g)
- DC servo motor for consistent belt-drive speed
- Two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM (45 adapter included)
- Simple front-panel controls including anti-skating adjustment
- Dust cover included
What's in the Box
- Denon DP-300F turntable
- DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge (pre-mounted)
- 45 RPM adapter
- Dust cover
- Owner's Manual
- Warranty Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the DP-300F fully automatic?
A: Yes, pressing Start lowers the tonearm automatically, and it lifts and returns to its rest on its own at the end of the side.
Q: Does the DP-300F 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 swap in a different cartridge later?
A: Yes, the removable headshell accepts any standard-mount cartridge weighing 5 to 10 grams.
Q: Does the DP-300F play 78 RPM records?
A: No, it supports 33-1/3 and 45 RPM only.
Q: Are the audio and power cables detachable?
A: No, both the audio cable and power cable are permanently attached to the turntable.
