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The Denon DK-200, a high-quality Japanese turntable designed to meet the needs of small radio stations and professional environments that demanded reliability, durability and superior build quality. It was a model of excellence, conceived as a modular platform: during its production years, in fact, the DP-6000 motor, the Victor UA-5045 tonearm and the DK-200 cabinet were sold as separate units, designed to be combined with one another. The model presented here represents the combination of these components into a coherent, high-quality unit, capable of conveying all the sophistication of Japanese engineering from that era.
The Denon DP-6000 motor guaranteed a rotational accuracy of 99.998%, thanks to a phase control system with a quartz oscillator. The speed was stabilised by a timer based on crystal oscillations, immune to variations in temperature and voltage. Denon had developed an innovative phase-locked loop method, which allowed the motor to maintain a constant rotation free from fluctuations, minimising speed variations. The DC electric braking and servo-acceleration system enabled extremely smooth transitions during start-up, stop and speed changes. Speed detection was achieved via a magnetic recording system with 1,000 pulses per revolution, a cutting-edge solution that enabled precise control of the servo system and a drastic reduction in wow and flutter. The introduction of pulse-width modulation also improved the signal-to-noise ratio, reducing power consumption and ensuring quiet and stable operation.
The statically balanced Victor UA-5045 tonearm offered a precision-engineered construction and fine-tuning features such as variable VTA and anti-skating control. It was also fitted with a standard SME removable shell and detachable RCA connectors, features that attested to its intended use for professional precision applications.
The unit for sale has been fully refurbished and is in excellent cosmetic condition, with only slight signs of age, and is mechanically in perfect working order. Weighing in at around 17 kg, it immediately conveys the sense of solidity and meticulous design typical of Denon in the late 1970s.
This turntable, now a collector’s item, represents an important chapter in the history of Japanese hi-fi, bearing witness to an era in which the pursuit of mechanical perfection was dedicated to achieving the utmost technical precision. An external transformer is required for use on the European mains supply; this is not included but is available on request.
