Denon DP-59L Turntable!

A Vintage Vibe review of the "big plinth" Denon DP-59L Turntable...
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Music: Temperatures Rising
Musician: Lovefine
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[@giovanni6463]

My DP-59L´s are spinning vinyl since 1987. What a great and beautiful ´machine´ this is !! Love your video. (no surprise) Thank you!

[@1JGP1]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mikele5756]

I purchased one of these brand new in 1987. For years this was my baby. It started developing problems in 2013 and I traded it for a different turntable. To this day, I still regret I didn't have it repaired instead. If you have one of these, get it serviced if you can if it needs it. Hang onto it.

[@1JGP1]

I bet there are a few things that could go wrong with it as it ages as there are lots of electronics in this model...I have to agree though, it's worth the repair if it develops any! Thanks for sharing.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

yes man....a big daddy turntable......nice. That is a keeper.

[@johnparks6172]

My deram TT! The first Denon I encountered was the DP-59L back in the 80s. A salesman was demonstrating it to a customer. After the needle drop, he put the dust cover down and then leand on it with his elbow-no sound. I was blown away! Its been my dream TT ever since. I'm close and getting closer. So far I have a JVC QL-Y55F and a Denon DP-52F. I've had then for over 20 years.

[@1JGP1]

It is mammoth. I absolutely love the DP-59L!

[@MashBill]

I have and use one of these in one of my secondary systems. Great turntable!

[@stinkenstine]

Just picked one up! What a table!!

[@1JGP1]

Rare table, nice score!

[@nigelrhodes4330]

I use a JVC QL-Y5F as my main unit, basically a "flying saucer" Denon unit, I picked it up for $15 Australian dollars (about $10 USD) as it was looking a little rough. It has not failed me over hundreds of hours of listening. I first found your channel because of the AT-15 review, I just came back and caught a few more of your older videos. I can feel the love and passion you have for the vintage gear, looking forward to seeing what other gems you have for us.

[@1JGP1]

Hey that's cool! I appreciate you being here.. As for the JVC, nice little table - yes, a "flying saucer" table ;)

[@skypantss]

JVC TTs are not made by Denon.

[@toneyisaiah3556]

From the year 1984, Right Sir?

[@berndwolfram451]

I have a denon dp 59l... a ifi Zen phono as amplifier.. Denon drh 800 amplifier and fishhead audio bs. 1.6 speaker... Great sound.....

[@1JGP1]

Very nice!

[@ChrisBeenDeadInside4WhileNow]

What is the silver things in the middle of the platter? I'm looking at one online I'm kind of curious I was hoping you could help me out I'm looking at a couple others they are the denon dp51f and denon dp 61f . Are they about as good?

[@1JGP1]

The silver thing is a weight. It helps flatten the record, assisting with a more accurate playback. Besides, it looks cool (lol). The DP-51f is a good table. It really retains the spirit of the bigger brother, but has a lighter plinth (case). The 61f is a step up from the 51, I believe it has a more accurate and powerful drive motor. I think I'd be happy with either of these great tables!

[@serge77777]

How do you like it compare to project debut pro? I am choosing between these two models)

[@1JGP1]

It is much better than the debut pro. You'd have to work really hard to make the Denon skip a beat - it has a much darker background and certainly pays with more emotion. If you're thinking about a DP-59, just make sure you get the extra weights with it and make sure that tone arm is moving nice and smoothly.

[@simonherrera1216]

Can you replace any cartridge on denon dp59l? Does it make any sounds without a speaker? Sorry to ask i am new to this player😁

[@1JGP1]

You certainly can replace the cartridge with any, moving coil or moving magnet. You must have this connected to an amplifier and speakers to work.

[@toneyisaiah3556]

How much did the turntable cost in 1984?

[@1JGP1]

I think they were in the 600-700 range. Not terrible.

[@mostirreverent]

Are you using the Microline stylus

[@1JGP1]

No, I believe it was an Audio Technica...(120?)

[@toneyisaiah3556]

How much does it weigh?

[@1JGP1]

Pushing 35 lbs quite easily.

[@borlibaer]

Guess what ?! I prefer running vinyl on on one of my DP-57L than on my DP-59L. I remember when I bought the DP-57L with the AKG P8 ES Super Nova v.d.H. in my youth. Had to get it home by omnibus. It replaced my Technics SL-Q2.

[@1JGP1]

Interesting. What do you think is the reason the 57L sounds better? Do they have the same carts?

[@borlibaer]

@@1JGP1 I think they sound similar. They are original condition. I never did a serious comparison, even I changed arms, pickups and preamps; of cause there are slight différences but all components are such a High Level and it also depends on the record recording & build quality that the sound itself is very good. I think the DP-59L is too heavy, where the DP-57L got the optimal arrangement. After I repaired the runaway issue of my Technics SL-5100 changed from Denon SL-7D at a vintage Technics setup I realized a similar thing. Even the Technics Is more "advanced", I prefer the ultra vintage Denon. I recently saw a Video here of a wealthy old guy getting the world's best TT installed. Well, a technical "when the very best will do". But honest! In the very first time you are speechless and overwhelmed. Not sure if this guy can really get the sustainable experience in listening to music over time. Sometimes is less more ☝️

[@nuznikas]

Hifimedic on youtube made video about problems of servo mechanism

[@1JGP1]

Yes, I was lucky to have none with mine.