Denon DP-300F Fully Automatic Analog Turntable with Built-in Phono Equalizer | Unique Tonearm Design | Hologram Vibration Analysis | Slim Design VS
Pro-Ject Essential III
- Brand - Denon
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 – 20000
- Manual - dp-300f.pdf
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Manual - essential-iii.pdf
Pros & Cons
Denon DP-300F Fully Automatic Analog
VSPros
- Impressive build quality
- Offers anti-skate adjustment
- Ensures reliable spinning and accurate speed control
- Adjustable counterweight, antiskating control
Cons
- limited tonearm adjustments
Pro-Ject Essential III
VSPros
- This model outputs high-quality sound with the deep bass sound.
- Bluetooth output.
- The built quality is very high – it is heavy enough.
Cons
- The soundstage is quite narrow. It is not automatic.
Specifications
| Specification | Denon DP-300F Fully Automatic Analog | Pro-Ject Essential III |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | ||
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 5 | 3 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 10 | 5,5 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | >4.5 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Controls | ||
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-0,7 | |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | full manual |
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | dp-300f.pdf | essential-iii.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 2 | 4,5 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | Pre-amp "PHONO": 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz. Pre-amp "LINE": 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Gain | 39-45 | |
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 60 | 65 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 – 20000 | 20 - 20000 |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | DSN-85 | Ortofon OM10 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 5.5/12.1 | 5.1/11.1 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 12.4 x 43.4 x 38/4.8 x 17.1 x 15 | 9.5 x 41.5 x 33/4.4 x 16.9 x 13 |
