About the Denon DP-400 Black
The DP-400 is a semi-automatic, belt-drive turntable that ships with a Denon DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge already mounted and aligned on its S-shaped aluminum tonearm. A built-in phono preamp with a phono/line switch lets you connect it directly to a standard line-level input on a receiver, powered speakers, or self-powered monitors, with no separate phono stage required.
A weighted, belt-driven platter delivers precise, faithful playback across all three speeds — 33-1/3, 45 (adapter included), and 78 RPM, with 78 RPM playback needing a separately sold compatible cartridge. An integrated auto-sense speed control system holds the platter steady against speed fluctuations during playback, and a solid, high-density MDF cabinet keeps resonance out of the signal so what you hear reflects the record, not the turntable.
Semi-automatic operation lifts the tonearm and stops the platter automatically at the end of a record, without needing a fully manual cue every time. Detachable audio and power cables (the power cable runs off a 12-volt DC adapter) simplify setup, and a dust cover is included to keep the platter and tonearm clean between listening sessions.
Product Highlights
- Semi-automatic, belt-drive turntable with pre-mounted Denon DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge
- Built-in phono preamp with phono/line switch
- Weighted platter with auto-sense speed control for steady playback
- Three speeds: 33-1/3, 45 (adapter included), and 78 RPM (78 RPM cartridge sold separately)
- Automatic tonearm lift and stop at end of record
- High-density MDF plinth and aluminum platter
- Detachable audio cable and detachable 12V DC power adapter
- Dust cover included
What's in the Box
- Denon DP-400 turntable
- DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge (pre-mounted)
- 45 RPM adapter
- Dust cover
- Detachable RCA audio cable
- 12V DC power adapter
- Owner's Manual
- Warranty Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the DP-400 come with a cartridge already installed?
A: Yes, it ships with a Denon DSN-85 moving-magnet cartridge pre-mounted and aligned on the tonearm, ready to play out of the box.
Q: Does the DP-400 have a built-in phono preamp?
A: Yes, a built-in phono preamp with a phono/line switch lets you connect it to a standard line-level input, no separate phono stage required.
Q: What does auto-sense speed control do?
A: It's an integrated system that helps hold the platter steady against speed fluctuations during playback, for more consistent pitch and rotation.
Q: Is the DP-400 fully automatic?
A: It's semi-automatic — you start playback manually, but the tonearm lifts and the platter stops automatically at the end of a record.
Q: Does the DP-400 have a USB output for recording vinyl to digital?
A: No, the DP-400 has no USB port. If direct USB recording matters, the Denon DP-450USB adds one-touch recording to MP3 or WAV.
