DENON DP-12F
¥ 49,800 (around 1981)
Commentary
This is a full auto player with a free-setting design that can be set to fit perfectly on walls.
By devising the shape and hinge of the dust cover, it can adhere to the wall with a gap of approximately 5 mm.
The rotary system adopts a direct drive system using a linear drive motor and DENON quartz.
The tone arm uses an easily adjustable dynamic balance type light weight straight arm.
It is electronic needle pressure application.
Fully automatic mechanism controlled by microprocessor is adopted.
Quick repeat mechanism is adopted.
Equipped with an automatic record size detection mechanism.
The MC type cartridge DL-32 is installed in the cartridge.
Self-illuminated soft touch push button is adopted.
Equipped with an interlocking function with the cassette deck DR-11.
Model Rating
Type | Full auto player |
Phono Motor Section | |
Motor | Linear drive motor |
Speed control | Two way servo DENON quartz |
Number of revolutions | 33 1/3, 45 rpm |
Wow and flutter | 0.02% W. rms or less (rotating system) 0.03% W. rms or less (JIS measurement method) |
Rotational speed deviation | 0.002% or less |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 78 dB or more (according to 1981 catalog) 75 dB or more (listed in 1982 catalog) |
Startup time | Within 2 Seconds (33 1/3) |
Load characteristic | 0% (Needle Pressure 80g Outer Circumference) |
Voltage characteristic | 0% for 90 ~ 110 V |
Turntable | Aluminum Die Cast 30 cm |
Arm Section | |
Type | Electronic Dynamic Balance, Shell Integrated Straight Semi-Integrated |
Effective length | 220mm |
Overhang | 16mm |
Needle pressure control | 0 ~ 3g, 0.5g per scale |
Applicable Cartridge Dead Weight | Approx. 4 ~ 6g (Including Screws and Nuts) |
<Cartridge (DL-32)> | |
Output voltage | 0.3mV |
Playback frequency | 20 Hz to 40 kHz |
Needle pressure | 1.8 ± 0.3g |
Compliance | 8x10-6cm/dyne |
Needle exchange | Body replacement (¥ 8,000) |
<General> | |
Cabinet | Special rigid resin integral molding |
Power consumption | 5W |
External dimensions | Width 365x Height 100x Depth 335 mm |
Weight | Approx. 5 kg |