{"product_id":"denon-dp-400-plattenspieler","title":"Denon DP-400 Turntable with Phono Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Denon DP-400 is a belt-drive turntable with an S-shaped tonearm, a factory pre-mounted MM cartridge and a built-in, switchable phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-automatic here means: you lower the stylus yourself, and at the end of the track the arm lifts automatically and swings back. No jumping up to the wall, no needle scratching for hours in the run-out groove because someone forgot to get up. Plus a tonearm whose S shape isn't just a nod to Denon tradition, but also tracks accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the DP-400?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it delivers a complete deck with no tinkering required: cartridge mounted and aligned, phono preamp built in and switchable, three speeds including 78 rpm for old shellac records with the right stylus. The removable dust cover also doubles as a small stand for your current album cover – a nice, low-key touch you only appreciate once you've used it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm, balanced, with stable speed control – the DC servo motor reliably holds the speed, and the MM cartridge delivers a rounded, effortless sound with no harshness. The DP-400 never pushes itself into the foreground, it simply plays cleanly through, whether it's a jazz trio or full-band pop. You can tell Denon has been building turntables for decades: nothing here feels like a new manufacturer's first attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DP-400 for? (and who isn't it for)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e a very good entry point or second deck if you value solid build quality but don't (yet) want to reach for the high-end shelf. If you need USB digitisation, the DP-450USB is the right choice – the DP-400 deliberately doesn't have it on board. If, on the other hand, you want to dive straight into tonearm and tracking force and experiment with different cartridges, you'll eventually outgrow this deck and find more room to play in higher Denon classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DP-400 is a thoroughly well-thought-out entry- to mid-level deck: mounted, aligned, with a phono preamp – you're listening to records the same evening. Honest value for money, no ifs or buts. If you're unsure whether it should be the DP-400 or its USB sibling, the DP-450USB: sonically, the two are neck and neck, and the decision comes down purely to whether you need digitising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive, DC servo motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33 1\/3, 45, 78 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.1% (WRMS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation: semi-automatic, auto-lift\/auto-stop at the end of the track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: statically balanced, S-shaped, effective length 220 mm, overhang 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range: 0–4.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: MM type, pre-mounted at the factory (replacement stylus type DSN-85)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono preamp: built in, switchable (equalizer off: 2.5 mV \/ equalizer on: 150 mV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: switchable – phono level (equalizer off) or line level via the internal phono preamp (equalizer on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 10 W (operation), 0.5 W or less (standby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 412 × 132 × 348 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.6 kg (including dust cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: DP-400 deck, pre-mounted MM cartridge, removable dust cover (also usable as a cover stand), RCA cable, power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a cartridge already mounted on the Denon DP-400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, an MM cartridge is pre-mounted and aligned at the factory. You connect the deck and get started, with no need to set the overhang or tracking force yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DP-400 need an external phono preamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It has a built-in, switchable phono preamp. If your amplifier has its own phono input, switch it off; if it only has line inputs, leave it switched on and go directly into an AUX input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"semi-automatic\" mean on the DP-400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou lower the stylus onto the record manually. At the end of the side, the tonearm automatically lifts and swings back onto its rest – so the needle doesn't scratch endlessly in the run-out groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the DP-400 also play 78 rpm shellac records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 78 rpm speed is available, but for clean tracking you'll need a stylus with the appropriate 78 rpm profile – the pre-mounted MM stylus is designed for microgroove records (33\/45).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Denon DP-400 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we show you how to connect it correctly and tell you honestly whether a later cartridge upgrade would even be worth it for you. As a specialist retailer with our own technician Mauri, we make sure the connection and advice fit your system. Call us (044 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a later cartridge upgrade, you'll find a selection under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and if your amplifier has no phono input, under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Record brushes, cleaning products \u0026 co. are available at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. More decks under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the full Denon range at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/denon\"\u003eDenon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53471585075536,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/denon-dp-400-plattenspieler-frontansicht.png?v=1787764198","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/denon-dp-400-plattenspieler","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}