Despite the advent of cassette, CD, DVD and digital media, the record is still used today by disc jockeys and by those who spent years amassing a large collection. Record players, like all audio players, only produce sound equal to the quality of their components. The DP 1200 turntable by Denon produces high quality hi-fi sound by incorporating several features and specifications designed to pull the most from a record.
Speed
Many record players play at multiple speeds. This is because records come in different sizes, and smaller records must be played at a faster rate to compensate for their size. The DP-1200 can accommodate both full album LP records and the smaller single-track records with both 33 and 45 rpm settings.
Drive
The drive system does the work of turning the record at an even speed and at an even height. The Denon DP 1200 features a direct drive AC servo motor. This is compatible with the standard American 120 V plug. Additionally, errors in the drive speed or balance are detected by a frequency-detection servo system built into the unit.
Starting Time
Record players often require a warm-up time from the moment a record is started to the time the music starts. Denon has made an effort to shorten the start time as much as possible without sacrificing accuracy of needle placement. The approximate starting time for a record is less than 1.5 seconds.
Dimension
The Denon DP1200 is about as low profile as a record player can get. Including its dust-protector hood, the unit measures approximately 19.1 inches long by 6.41 inches high by 15.59 inches wide. What the unit lacks in size it makes up for in weight: at a heavy 24 lbs., the record player has the gravity to absorb the light shocks made from dancing feet or slamming doors.
Cartridge
The cartridge houses the needle through which the music is taken from the record to the player. This housing must be substantial enough to read the information on the record effectively while still being light enough to prevent damage to the disc. The cartridge weight ranges between ¼ and ½ oz.
Tone Arm
The tone arm is the arm on which the needle cartridge sits and moves along a record's groove. The Denon DP 1200 includes a static balance-type tone arm with an automatic arm lift.
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