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Denon DP-35F?

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Bring an LP and try out all the features.

Make sure that it is fully functional.

The stylus in the cartridge probably needs to be replace.

Good luck with your new find!:music:
 
Amazingly a fellow thrifter found a DP 62L for $15 in nice shape. I am still envious of that find. He flipped it on CL for $300. Had the Precep Cartridge also. I thought he sold it to cheap.
 
The DP-35F is a nice entry-level direct drive table from Denon. It's a bit lightweight compared to some they were making at the time, but not bad. If you're looking for a turnkey full auto direct drive table at that price-point, it's a winner.

The price seems on the high end of "about right" depending on what cartridge it's equipped with. I'd try to talk him down a little.
 
I had one. It sounds great. You may get tired of looking at the cheesy silver plastic base, though. I think $100 is too much for that table. I paid $35 for mine, with a Grace F-9 cartridge on it. I still have that cartridge.
 
I have had the DP-45F & 47F. I currently have a 45F. The tone arm looks similar, but they have the rosewood plith that looks much better than the silver plastic. I have found these for less than $100. If you like it or get it for less, go for it.
 
Thanks for the input guys. It's hard for me to tell about the quality of a older TT's by just specs when there's not too much discussion on the models on the net. The one he has is a black base Dr Audio. I just bought a new cart from turntable needles.com that I plan to use.

I am waiting for a Kenwood KD-5100 to arrive that I purchased online. I've read good things about that turntable through research online. Should the Kenwood be about an equal to the Denon?

Also, after talking about the sale of the Denon, another one of their buddies hearing that I maybe in the market, offered a Technics SL-5200 for "cheap", whatever he means by that.
 
I have the 35f and I have been very pleased with it. Do check out all the functions first, I have heard of some where the logic chip goes bad (Something to that affect) and it wacks out. I keep mine as a kitchen system because it it is pretty seamless in auto start and such. I can't put my finger on it exactly but independent of the cartridge, it seems to be forgiving of rough vinyl. Not sure why. I have tried everything from Grado Silver, to a basic Shure and have had good results for this level table. I think I gave $7.00 for mine but the cover was very very scratched.
 
I currently own two, however they're recent acquisitions and I haven't had a chance to audition either to any great extent. But they seem to make for a great no-hassle table, so if you're the type who prefers to "fiddle" it's probably not for you. From what I've observed the black plinth is rarer than the silver. Never seen the black in person and my only reservation from seeing one in pictures is that it may actually look a bit "plasticky" in person. The silver has a nice clean look and as someone already mentioned there's a wood-plinthed DP-45F that also has the disc size auto-detect feature. Those tend to fetch considerably more for a unit that has essentially the same "guts" as the DP-35F.

As for value it's very subjective. With the renewed interest in vinyl it's a rather strange environment right now. With much patience some incredibly good deals can still be had, but I've also seen several of these fetch north of $200 on the auction site in recent weeks, and that's with some pretty mediocre cartridges included. IMO $100 would be a good deal assuming it's in good condition.
 
Thanks. I would like the no hassle aspect.

Looking at the auction site, it looks like most all older turntables are fetching a higher dollar. My guess it's because the discontinuing of the SL-1200. I see some pretty beat up SL-1200's going for over $300.
 
Well, this table is definitely the "hit the button and let 'er play" type. Unlike it's big brother DP-45F you do have to manually select the platter size and speed, as if that's any big deal. Less to go wrong with it, if you ask me. :yes:

Nothing beats a well-built vintage table, and again IMO currently there's nothing new less that at least three bills that even warrants a second look. There's a plethora of new BPC on the market for $100 and up that wouldn't begin to touch this Denon deck. :no:
 
The Kenwood KD-5100 is a very nice table, and beautiful, too--probably a step up from the Denon, but I had a DP-45F and was very satisfied. The Technics SL-5200 was from their first quartz lock consumer line, a very decent performer, semi-auto. If it's reasonable I'd get that, too. Then compare all three--they're all unique. You can easily resell any of these and recoup your money. My bet is you'll want to keep them all. :D
 
I just had a look at Howard's Kenwood KD-5100, and I think it probably is a better turntable. Maybe you should wait until the Kenwood comes to make up your mind. If you still want a Denon, there are better models, like the DP=47F.
 
Thanks for the info Dr Audio & Hakaplan. The Denon turntable isn't going anywhere soon, I believe.

Hakaplan, I read your profile, I'm a N-scale train modeler as well.
 
Denon DP-35F

I just bought a Denon DP-35F for $200. It is being used to play my vinyl to convert them to 24 bit 96 kHz FLAC files. I am looking for a Denon DP-45F or 47F because both have the repeat play function which will allow repeated play of a track or section of a track. They are all dead silent! Very smooth TT. For my serious vinyl play I use a Technics direct drive SL-1210 Mk5 which has the best wow and flutter specs of any TT made! Less than 0.03%.
 
I realize this is way outdated but be careful about how you say things. There are a host of vintage turntables with better wow and flutter specs. Though I doubt we would here it ;)
 
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