The DENON DP 47F Turntable - an Automatic Classic

I recently bought a new (old) record player - here’s a video about it.
There are a few tips scattered throughout this video that might be useful to someone considering buying a second hand turntable.
My Denon DP-47F came from ebay. Here are a few ebay links that will search for any currently for sale.
(UK) ebay.to/2DjEZvP
(US) ebay.to/2Dax6p9
(DE) ebay.to/2DgM1Ci
Answers to questions
Q) Is that a dead spider on the cartridge?
A) Yes - it was removed.
Q) What’s the difference between a MC & MM Cartridge and which is best?
A) Best to google that one - countless words have been written on this subject. Some say MC more accurately follow the groove, but I doubt I’d notice the difference.
Q) How does it play 10" records?
A) How many 10" records do you have really - I had one and the Rokblok ruined it - however if I had hundreds it's not a problem - remember the manual operation section in the video where I drop the stylus where I want on a disc - do that.
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[@matthewcarlrose]

I was just about to ask! :) Thanks! :P

[@jo2lovid]

18:44 The vinyl one you heard?

[@FixUntilBroken]

Do you find the reason people like antiquated technology like records is more about they were around when we were care-free children? I have very fond memories of sitting with my grandfather and listening to old 78 RPM records. I would play them at 45 and 33 RPM and sing along sounding like a monster. ahh, the good old times. I should get some records.

[@beckigreen]

Fix Until Broken I think that people over 40 never disliked vinyl to begin with. They just went with CDs because Artists weren't releasing music on vinyl at the time. Now, Hipsters are in love with vinyl because that's how Hipster's are.

[@ClicketyClack]

That jacket is one billion percent fierce.

[@Conenion]

Guess that is what they call the "English understatement". ;)

[@biscuitsalive]

Clickety Clack it’s the combination of jacket and shirt that amazes me.

[@dazaspc]

Perfect dress for a turntable review in 2018........

[@Liofa73]

Clickety Clack --- It's his magicians outfit... I was waiting for him to pull out a string of coloured hankies from his pocket.

[@tmimify]

Dat be pimp, yo!

[@ijusthackshit]

That outfit is a work of art

[@theladyfingers___]

He puts Fox, Badger and Mr Toad to shame! He is very dapper, our Techmoan.

[@proudsnowtiger]

It is. Really needs a Victorian gentleman's smoking hat, though, with velvet tassel. Also, the felonious Thelonius pronounced dawn-jer-reurz for full pipe-sucking, head-nodding cred.

[@FinalBaton]

dapper af

[@TWX1138]

To quote Warren Zevon, I'd like to meet his tailor.

[@filminginportland1654]

TWX1138 Underrated musician.

[@RSElektronika]

Nice jacket.

[@StephensEFRC]

That jacket and shirt are not good together.

[@yankeeshogun]

@@StephensEFRC Waddya talkin' 'bout? That combo would make any pimp proud.

[@QraQrJaq]

@@yankeeshogun he kinda has a point, those patterns kinda clash together, it’s too busy. Not terrible tho

[@owenlaprath4135]

Congrats! The DP-47 was a beginner's true high end machine. Tons were out there, as I used to see a lot of them coming second hand through my friend's record and HiFi equipment (new and used) store in the early 2000s. 2 tips, and the second one may surprise you: 1) Watch that voltage on your converter like a hawk. The electronics are sensitive, and when they blow, the repair job will involve a solemn ceremony with friends and family and a farewell toast! 2) I just saw this now, 1-1/2 years after you published it, so the old stylus is probably in the landfill. But for future reference, I have seen this picture before. Your diamond was not worn, it was caked in molten vinyl, seen as the black ring around the base, with just the tip sticking out! Over time, some records will actually melt a tiny bit from the friction between the diamond and the groove and then residue builds up on the stylus' diamond, until the tip cannot sink into the groove anymore. The diamond can be cleaned with a delicate touch and high magnification optics. It is a scary process, that involves a plastic toothpick, to chip away the vinyl-caking with some 50% alcohol solution. Scary or not, you may be able to recover a stylus, you'd throw away otherwise. I have recovered several rare Shure HighTrack nude hyperellipticals, which would cost 300 dollars each to replace nowadays, and they look just fine under a microscope. These diamonds are actually pretty tough, and will usually become unusable due to residue build-up way before they ever wear just a wee bit. After cleaning, be sure to inspect the diamond thoroughly, before trying it out, and don't use your favourite LP for a first test :)

[@edultboos7409]

Great tip! Thanks a lot!! I put an old Dynamic ultimo -which I already gave up upon- under my microscope and it was exactly as you described: full of debris. Cleaned it with alcohol and very tiny needle, and voila….. it works perfect again!! You made my day (; Also checked my other cartridges, they all needed some cleaning work😊

[@brandonware9335]

I love Mat's sound philosophy. There's nothing more irritating than just trying to enjoy some good music and being told you're doing it the wrong way. As long as you like it, who cares. I certainly want my records to sound good, but that does not mean that I can't enjoy an MP3 or a CD or an LP played on a not super high end but perfectly competent turntable. And besides, part of the fun with analog audio is experimenting with different equipment. The fact of the matter is that there are so many minute operations that have to be in perfect working order in a turntable for 100% accuracy in sound that a record will sound ever so slightly different every single time you play it, even on the same machine. So take that pretentious audiophiles!!!

[@pcno2832]

I've always been amused by some of the people I've known at work over the years would would talk about the thousands they spent on their sound systems at home, then spend 8 hours a day listening to a $15 clock radio. I'd always say that if you can stand listening to anything but news and sports on that thing, you don't need to spend more than $100 on any sound system.

[@SteelJM1]

Well i do get annoyed when my one roommate plays music through her phone speakers when there is a perfectly good sony stereo with a 10' auxiliary cord just a few feet away.

[@mikw1809]

@@pcno2832 Isn't it acceptable to want listen to music on a nice system as well as a clock radio then?

[@ericolens3]

Thanks, and I feel this way too. The day I played a vinyl I loved the tangibility of the physical media. But after growing up the 90s. Casettes can have their tape get into a mess and CDs get scratched. I LOVE the conveniences of digital media. When I find a song I love, I love finding the best equipment to play it on. Im no audio phile, but playing it one different speakers and adjusting the equalizer to see what highlights come out is a great thing. But there are certain artists who already mixed their music just right. They turn up a natural crescendo so I dont have to. Also pump each beat of the 4/4 meausre. Boom, boom, boom, boom. (I'm referring to techno, so certain speakers dont have dedicated subwoofer but have the conveniences of portability) I do love several genres but I think heavy bass music has the most extreme differences amongst different speakers. I have my dads old vinyl records, but those are classics and are delicate antiques. So I tend to prefer modern music formats. I only have a Victrola right now so I dont want to ruin them. (So I only use them like fine china on special occasions/holidays) I'm just going to buy my own vinyl to ruin rather than ruin my dad's collection. And sadly the sound MEH on my current setup, I did hear how great vinyl can be, but the hassle of maintenance and buying the gear is discouraging. But it does bring back memories of our old house with those tower speakers and cutting my fingers on the rough speaker wire. Also the similar set up at my grandmother's house. Heck several family members had that bulk audio set up. Good times.... good times.

[@Jako1987]

Audio is like food. You can measure the nutrition etc but there is no "the best food" for anyone. There is the taste and our tongues and brains are all different. There is also the convenience aspect. If somebody has 50k€ audio system and they still listens 15€ clock radio that is fine. You can also go to a fancy restaurant alltought you eat instant noodles every day at work. I am not telling anyone that they are listening wrong. What I could say is suggestions and opinions what you could try out if you want. Audiophile world is large and just ignore those who say that you are doing things wrong.

[@mosfet500]

Really like your audio perspective. A man who knows how to enjoy himself instead of quibbling over what most people can't hear in the over expensive equipment they buy.

[@ytan1201]

I have never been so happy for someone else's new turntable!

[@FuglyFatt]

They should have carved "full grain wood case" into the wood itself.

[@csuki]

Specifically in horrendous fake handwriting font, please!

[@HansenPL]

@@csuki And in gold.

[@the.scarlet_witch.official]

And "box" on the box it came in😄

[@nightvisionnn909]

I can't be the only one that would love to have a pint with techmoan

[@ColtGColtG]

problem is he cant even taste the pint! lol (seriously i know many skip his kitchen gadget vids but he has no sense of smell or taste)

[@31cify]

Yeah, that's right. How could you beat a pint with techmoan, a quiet location and a good old Croz.

[@gerrywarwick8477]

The stylus closeups were AMAZING!!!! I've never seen that. Thank you!!

[@aeromedical6750]

There’s something about the “imperfect” sound of vinyl that makes it so appealing. Brings back fond childhood memories before the age of CDs and MP3. Wore out my first two Iron Maiden albums on my Dads Technics turntable.

[@AmigaRob]

I think Techmoan is slowly morphing into Dandymoan. Some of the clobber he has been wearing in his recent videos has been incredible.

[@jameshay7247]

Pimpdaddymoan ; )

[@MinoTheShow]

I like seeing him dressed up, gives me the impression he feels good and is having fun. :) I know he has health problems and feels under the weather occasionally so him going all-out on the presentation makes me assured he’s not doing this out of obligation

[@AmigaRob]

He would definitely look the part if he was cast as the new Dr Who.

[@CKOD]

Now he just needs the same shirt-of-the-month club that curious droid uses

[@hmich176]

He's definitely up there with Don Cherry.

[@atrafana]

Great content, as usual. Oh and great jacket too!

[@0003rc]

Damn, totally missed the jacket, was kinda of obsessed with that turn table and specs. Pretty freaking good for it's time.

[@paulbrantley5212]

With the purple handkerchief. Love it.

[@ergodoy]

All you need is a cravat, a martini glass and a long cigarette holder. Maybe you can talk your wife into putting on a bunny tail and ears. :)

[@spuds6423]

Paul Brantley looks like something Mel Torme' would wear!!! :)

[@paulbrantley5212]

Did not think of that. :-)

[@ClintYeastwood420]

I really admire your stance on music! I think I’ve been kinda conditioned to be constantly sad about my less than amazing vinyl setup, but your little speech on music made me happier about it, because I realized I just like how it sounds, could be better, but it’s not that bad.

[@willierants5880]

This was by far the most interesting turn table you've covered. Very neat. I think this one is a keeper!!!

[@Neffers_UK]

You enjoy what you have TM guy, good on ya. I have a couple of the original 1200's, still going strong, they suffice for my needs be it mixing or out right playing. Just having them is an option many peeps don't. A friend came to me knowing I had the 1200's and wanted to listen to his records, not my kinda music, but it gave him great enjoyment. The guy passed away a week later. Doesn't matter what you have or how posh it is, so long as you enjoy it while you can. R.I.P. Jase.

[@moiretallegiere794]

CAPSLOCK-KEY ENGAGED! I HAVE THIS SAME TURNTABLE. And it is an amazing turntable. Great video; fun to see something I own and love being reviewed. Keep up the good work!

[@MikeVanDalen1996]

Moiret`s Mancorner is all the silver stuff alluminium or is it plastic?

[@moiretallegiere794]

As far as I can tell, the buttons are aluminium. However, and to be fair, I may be wrong.

[@buddyweiz]

Got 1 here too, bought it used in autumn 1990 for 1200 finnish marks , it's about 300 todays euros. Edit. No plastic.

[@coolgui881]

The chaps in the high end audio industry couldn’t be more grateful for you bringing back great tech from the past and getting perfect results, well done I totally support our o’l good audio from the 80’s!

[@johnkinder5677]

Owned one for 30 years and still love it! Great machine. Wish Denon would bring it back.

[@daniluvsuall]

I really like your view on audio tech. There is such a massive scale of audiophilia that ramps up so quickly and you're lead to believe it's the only way of getting enjoyable audio from a system.

[@bobwoolcock]

First of all, more muppets! That Denon is an absolutely beautiful piece of engineering. I still have my Dual 701 that I purchased in 1974 for almost $400 as I recall. Stopped working after about thirty five years. Fortunately I found a guy in the US who specializes in Dual repair - replacing dried out lubricants, etc - he provided very specific instructions for how to pack and ship to him. I originally bought a Shure V15 type III cartridge with the turntable. After a few years they came out with the type IV - alas, I liked the sound of the type III better. He had a type three and swapped it out for me. Digital transfers from old master tapes can be hit or miss - the problem is a forty year old master tape doesn't retain the original quality it had when it was new. Magnetic flux eventually escapes like a bucket of squished down cotton balls popping out. The point being that the original vinyl recordings were made from the fresh master tape and can often sound better than a new CD made from that same, now old, tape - but they're getting better at it.

[@verdatum]

Forget the turntable, can we talk about that friggin' amazing jacket?? I love that brocade look, but I can never find much of it.

[@heavyearly2232]

Love your show! I actually had one of these 'tables given to me recently, and discovered that it is a very good table. Mine was manufactured in December 2000, so it works pretty much perfectly, and sounds quite good.

[@donellismusic]

I love this turntable. My dad bought one back in the 80s and we still own and use it to this day. Truly a wonderful piece of hi-fi equipment. Fantastic video as always!!

[@spugintrntl]

Up until now I sort of considered you to be kind of an audiophile snob, but then you explained your quality hierarchy and it turns out we're pretty much on the same page. I think I just learned something about myself.

[@blubblubblubblubb]

One of my reasons for liking him is that is he is NOT a snob, haha. He seems to always emphasize the importance of enjoying your hobbies instead of arguing and getting angry over minute details.

[@1974UTuber]

I also agree with both your statements. I quite like a really good sound system with earthy bass tones and clear mid and trebble. But I also realise everyone in the world has different ears and their brains interpret sound differently. Thats why a GOOD system has tone controls so individuals can tune the sound to their own tastes. He is definitely NOT a sound snob. I mean he went to tge trouble of fixing and listening to a shopping centre Muzac tape machine. You would never hear an audiophile sound snob even mention one of those machines

[@spugintrntl]

Yeah, I think I got that impression from some of the home theater videos he made, cuz he goes on about quality in those (and then the master tape format video though that was more recent). I love the hi-fi and musical oddities videos specifically because those seem to be more about having fun with cool obsolete tech, and I am all about that.

[@Hordes_Of_Nebulah]

I am an audio snob and I absolutely love that Techmoan isn't one at all. Sometimes watching other audio snobs on youtube is like pulling teeth but I always enjoy his videos. I trust that if he think something sounds good that it probably does and I'm not gonna argue that.

[@mic982]

One of the best actual reviews you'll see on You Tube. This guy knows how to give you information you need and not a bunch of crap

[@mariocarman]

Thanks for all! Gracias por todo todo todo lo que compartes con nostros! Saludosdesde Córdoba,Argentina!

[@CDFamously]

Your suit is utterly fabulous.

[@babalon7778]

You're looking snazzy today!

[@frankschneider6156]

You mean all the blond bimbo babes are now at techmoan''s villa ?

[@babalon7778]

Frank Schneider I think Techmoan has more sophisticated taste than that.

[@frankschneider6156]

If it comes to technology and music: you are absolutely right. If it comes to shirts and clothing: definitely not (hope he doesn't wear the stuff in public and it's just for the videos) If it comes to women, i honestly don't know, but I tend to believe that Mrs Techmoan might have a say in it,if he suddenly planned to adopt several of Hugh''s bunnies as e.g. handmaids or door stopper.

[@babalon7778]

Frank Schneider As long as objects aren't treated like women I'm fine with everyone's taste. Variety... Yes

[@frankschneider6156]

What ? Are you one of those people who want to prevent my from marrying my computer (btw her name is Lola and she is a Nexus 6 model) ? I regularly yell at her, curse her, hate her when she again spends too much money on Amazon (on my account) and sometimes I even want to murder her. So I guess it's only natural, that I now want to marry it I mean her. Don't tell me, that this is not perfectly normal human behavior. Although I have to admit, that I really like to talk to this Alexa chick that moved in with us some months ago. She seems to be the only being that really understands who I truly am. Guess we are soul mates.

[@peepers4763]

Another trip down memory lane. Thank you again!

[@LarsJacobsenDK]

Ah nostalgia. I still have my DP47F which I bought in the 80’ties. Great video!

[@xyanide1986]

When I was a kid my parents had an automatic turntable with a lot of the features that this one has. It had the added bonus of light-up touch controls and it was magical to me. Seeing this thing in motion, it still is pretty magical.

[@squareinsquare2078]

The thing about getting an old player is people have used that player to listen to music too, and probably had a deep connection with what they listened too. Music has real meaning for people, it is the soundtrack to their lives. The thoughts of the history of an old player is half the value, someone sitting down, putting the record on, the joy it brought to others that now it brings to you. I have records from the sixties, passed down through my family. We all listened to them, they are an important piece of my music listening life. Every time I put one on I can feel all the others that listened to it. As always, thanks Techmoan.

[@alanburns538]

Love this comment, perfectly sums up how we're losing so much of that value these days by using intangible formats like mp3.

[@squareinsquare2078]

But there is an upside too, I now get to here more music than I have ever before. Thanks to KZbin I've discovered some old music I'd never heard, like Gabor Szabo's 1968 album, Dreams. Since the record shop is all but dead we now discuss our passions online. This to me doesn't feel as good as doing it in person, but the access to music is phenomenal. Another benefit of KZbin uploads is many just upload an album as one single track, meaning, like a tape or vinyl, you listen to it from start to finish with no break. To me it could be the resurgence of the album over single songs, it makes you take time to get to know an album, let it grow on you and become part of your life. But if you have an old collection of records and a player, leave it out for the younger generation to discover. The physical feel of the sleeve, the beautiful cover art, the lifting of the needle and the soft crackle as it hits the vinyl, the anticipation of what is going to come out of the speakers, utter joy.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I think very much the same way about woodworking tools. I love the thought that a craftsman before me has used a saw or a chisel that I am using. Tools obviously have a longer lifetime than hifi gear so I hope someone will use my tools after me. The history of the tools is told in the patches of corrosion, little dents and wear marks and so on.

[@imjstcl]

Love your chair. Also the stylus shots were so great! i love seeing how things wear and in the case of old turntable needles, you dont usually get a very clear cut before and after.

[@21cstinch]

Thanks for the great video. Because of of this video, I've bought a DP-47F. Excellent condition for $500 USD. Right in my financial comfort zone.

[@GuardianSmurf]

There are few finer moments in life than being off work when a new Techmoan vid comes online. Interesting & informative as ever, but, grrr, thanks - my NOS wishlist continues to grow with every new offering ...

[@CantankerousDave]

Let me give it a try... Caps engaged... YOU’RE ENJOYING IT WRONG!!! And that’s a sweet smoking jacket.

[@Greendot319]

Good Work Mat, very diplomatic explanation for your personal preferences, not always easy to explain to those who don't care or want to listen!

[@simonwilde428]

Another fantastic video from you as always Techmoan. Your passionate and nostalgic enthusiasm for revisiting analogue and digital audio equipment from the late 70's to the 90's is a reminder to those of us who lived in this era of audio technical wonders and innovations of the heart and soul that is missing or lost from the sterile, cold, soulless and disposable audio devices being manufactured today. Looking forward to your next "blast from the audio past" videos (with the entertaining comments and analysis from your muppets in the epilogue too). Keep up the good work you retro-tech warrior 😆

[@colormetwisted]

10% of the comments are about the turntable. the rest are about that snazzy jacket.

[@jayaramg9411]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 yes, Denon is still around, but makes only a few Turntables of the budget variety these days. Their main business is related to av receivers, followed by stereo amps and CD players, besides the plethora of head phones, bluetooth & wifi speakers.

[@inmatejason]

Was thinking same thing.

[@BrennanYoung]

What turntable?

[@tcpnetworks]

Nice jacket. Looks phenomenal in 4K.

[@Fireship1]

Excellent video. What’s old is new again. And it’s true. No one makes things like they used to. What you have there is some nice, collectible audio gear that most (myself included) would be proud to own.

[@CockatooDude]

Yeah they do. Have you checked out a DNA headphone amp? Those things are built like absolute tanks. Same can be said for the stuff Woo Audio makes.

[@georgedoughly6344]

Fireship1 yes! You are 100% Correct😎

[@AudioMobil]

The Denon DP-47F has been my main turntable for many years and still is today. I was very lucky to find one for 80 EUR back in 2005. One hinge was missing but back then you could still order spare parts. The needle of the DL-110 cartridge was broken and can't be replaced so I switched to an Audio Technica AT-120E which is not "High End" but I like the way it sounds. Keep up posting those great videos, one of my favorite channels!

[@craigbyrne131]

I've never related to someone more in my life, from sound philosophy to turntable preferences. Only difference is my love for the look of an S-arm.

[@chriso8485]

Gay

[@TheRealColBosch]

@@chriso8485 So?

[@PeowPeowPeowLasers]

I'm quite surprised that Denon didn't also automate the lid. Imagine if, once you pressed start, the lid slowly closed as you returned to your sofa :)

[@krollpeter]

Unneeded. Closing this lid carefully is a sensory experience in itself. He did not mention it's not one of those flimsy yoghurt cups they put on nowadays.

[@d2factotum]

I remember the automatic turntables from the 70s, where you could put a stack of records on them and they would fall down and be played in turn. Dread to think what that did to the actual records, mind you.

[@Jerbod2]

It'd lower the pressure inside the lid thus cause the stylus to not make contact as the artist intended, blasphemy!

[@FiXato]

Add a motion sensor, so it would even automate the pressing the play button as you walk away from the machine! ;)

[@jameshay7247]

d2factotum- My parents had one of those... they did no harm to the records. Audiophiles are like BMW buyers... they like to think the product they bought was made in a clean-room laboratory, not a factory.

[@JulesFox]

This is the second or third time I've watched this, great video, which stands up to repeated viewing with ease! Wonderful review and overview of the kind of functionality that was around with a fully-automatic turn-table. Win!

[@scottmcghee2246]

Clearly as usual a great amount of your time and heart has went in to this, as ever I salute you sir, the turntable in question is worlds away from my own but from a similar vintage a direct drive Trio KD-56R from 1986 I picked it up about 20 years ago in a cash convertors for £20, as pointed out budget for a new stylus at he time I forgot (£45) and that was in 1998 when that was nearly a week dole money. I use it as often as I can (as and when I can find the time for a vinyl fix) it never lets me down, needles to say looking back to get items of quality seems to be a common thread in the tapestry of many of us here, a maxim that I rely on with regards to music, film, life in general, my daily driver is a thirty year old Volvo, I am living the dream. Techmoan many thanks for delving into the past and bringing those forgotten formats and devices into plane sight.

[@THX-vx8vm]

Great video as always. Always look forward to the latest Techmoan video.

[@kodek2000]

Another great video. I think you are absolutely correct when it comes to audio quality. The nonsense you read sometimes in audiophile circles is beyond belief. I would like to mention though that the style of music has to be taken into consideration when talking about sound quality. For instance classical music or jazz have a greater dynamic range than most other styles and will benefit from masters that are not over compressed and players/speakers that are able to playback with a broader dynamic range.

[@sonorangaming4450]

It has now been 7 months since I have stumbled upon this video, and made me want a Denon. I ended up deciding to get a Denon DP-52F, and searched since watching this video to find one. I have finally got it, and it's amazing! I don't like the UFO/Flying saucer platter of some higher models, and 59 plinth is too blocky. The 52F is slim enough, and has the nice button display that I like. Hopefully I shall enjoy it for another 40+ years

[@tarotoculus]

Great purchase. I had no idea all of those features were on that model - the sensors and the electronic anti-skate. Lots of tech in it and the wooden veneer is awesome! Great video - as always!

[@SkoddieAltair]

Brilliant video, really liked the deep dive. Importantly however, that jacket is stunning! Nice pairing with the pocket square and shirt as well.

[@dabe1971]

I’ve absolutely no interest in vinyl but even I found this interesting. Exactly what this channel is all about. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@bronsonosborne3962]

@Adam Kuhn listening to records is about the sound cant beat it

[@AddlerMartin]

Well... Techmoan's videos are gold standard in tech review for me. Well researched content, good editing and pleasant commentary of the reviewer.

[@linuxbeastmaster9192]

Keep coming back to watch Techmoan make the change, that beautiful record player full of features, My goodness, the lid is Brilliant, close it keep dust off, no stylus sounds all the while accessible buttons, Thanks Techmoan for the really great video.

[@CripticX]

Your videos on turntables made me want to try vinyl too. My dad had some old vinyls and a old beat up turntable but I just bought a new one a few days ago and I have some new vinyls coming in soon to try and see how new ones would sound. I really enjoy your vids, thank you for getting me to try "new" things.

[@swunt10]

buy a spin clean for 80€. you will have to deep clean all records to get the best sound and minimal crackles anyway. remember to use distilled water and some isopropanol to clean the record. the cleaning liquid that comes with the spin clean either shouldn't be used or you use it but then wash the records with distilled water immediately afterwards to get the cleaning liquid out of the groves before it dryes or you might get pops an crackles. or buy a machine for 2000€ that does everything for you

[@ddanny3108]

Criptic records. Not vinyls.

[@jonathanlau1221]

First off, Mat, I would like to extend my gratitude to you. For each of your videos I watch, I get to learn about various tech gadgets and formats. That, in itself, gives me a load of pleasure and helps me to wind down after a long day. But more than the information I'm getting, I am enjoying the higher quality of your videos as your channel matures. Thank you for that. Now, let's talk about Haters. Or maybe one could call them pompous, self-indulgent and narcissistic tossers. Well, you're too polite to say that to their faces of course, but we could call them that. It appears that you seem a tad concerned that some of the commentary in your videos may offend some people and perhaps even start a massive flame war in the comments section. Might I say, stop worrying about that and just go ahead and push ahead in your videos. Go on, voice that opinion of yours as strongly and as freely as you'd like. There is absolutely NO way to please every soul on this planet as I am sure you are very well aware. Especially not the trolls and tossers who just insist on, well, trolling and tossing off? I do appreciate the way you try to delicately toe the line when you make certain statements or justify a certain purchase. Those who post comments like "Oh, you should have gone with this, or that.", or "That's a stupid way to spend $xxx.", particularly the ones who seem to get so mad behind their computers with angry replies and CAPS LOCK STUCK IN ON MODE type of comments, seem to fail to realize, what they are saying goes completely against the right to freedom. If these people expect others to accept their choices in life, be it a purchase or lifestyle decision, why then, can't they accept yours without you having to go into all sorts of justifications? Pure hypocrisy, isn't it? That said, I understand some of those explanations will help some viewers in making better, informed choices should they want to get something of a similar nature. Anyway, the point I am trying to make is, to heck with the haters! Continue bringing us your brilliant videos and know that the vast majority of your viewers do respect your views and choices. Keep up the excellent work, mate!

[@hlash99]

After doing some research, this video finally convinced me to purchase this turntable. I got The Black American version with a smoked dust cover. Very happy with it.

[@dannycarrington1601]

Sir, you are an "enabler". I recently purchased one of these refurbished from ebay and I love it. I also purchased a new Denon cartridge and a step-up transformer (which, combined, cost as much as the turntable).

[@jjk-9]

Id recommend buying another stylus or two if you want to keep this as your goto record player permanently. It might be easy to find parts now but it could get very hard and expensive by the time you wear that one out and want a new one.

[@watershed44]

Jason Kay Those cartridges are P mount and you can buy them from any number of manufacturers like AT, Shure, ect. If you can't get a Denon cartridge you just switch it out for another P mount unit. Most likely the Denon cartridge was made for them by one of the major manufacturers I mentioned.

[@jjk-9]

I dont know anything about the cartridges, im just going on what Techmoan said, that certain record players can be expensive to get parts for including Styluses and this one is good as the parts are available, so all i was saying is just buy an extra stylus now why they are available rather than later when they run out and become really expensive. As for other cheaper cartridges, would they work and sound as good as the official part?

[@watershed44]

No Name You're right . I wasn't paying close attention to the pins. Now I see.

[@watershed44]

Jayson Kay You're right about that too.

[@RealGengarTV]

Love your suit Techmoan! I'm jelly

[@inmatejason]

i have a denon DP-55M and i absolutely luv it, these old denon turntable sound and work great! plus there a thing of beauty to look at.

[@smellyrocker]

My new favourite channel! Great content, very well researched and presented.

[@steelskyblue]

I own this.It really is the best of both worlds. It is an amazingly graceful automatic, and the sound quality is quite good. It really represents some of the best vinyl equipment produced in the 80s.

[@RCAvhstape]

"Isn't everything a limited edition? They don't make anything forever." Dark Side of the Moon will be made forever. After the heat death of the universe, somehow, some way, Dark Side will still be made into vinyl and still selling to someone.

[@jbmcb]

And the White Album. After the heat death of the universe, everything that isn't the Dark Side Of The Moon will be the White Album. Physics will be defined as the constant conversion of one album into the other and back.

[@jamesslick4790]

"Heat Death of the Universe" Ironically, is an even better album name than "Dark Side of the Moon"

[@yorkemar]

ive seen countless editions of The Division Bell and the Wall.

[@shaunsmith1825]

And the Nokia 3310

[@goodun2974]

Aah, but Pink Floyd's music was not included on the gold record that was sent into deep space aboard the Voyager. Nor was the White Album. Blind Willie Johnson's "Dark Was the Night", and Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode", did make the cut. Search online for a full list.

[@yvonnerogers6429]

Thanks as always, Techmoan. I must say I adore that black velvet(?) floral jacket. It really suits you. These videos make me really curious about experiencing vinyl.

[@EngineeringVignettes]

I don't have records now (used to back in the 80's and earlier) but I do enjoy watching these. Thanks very much. - Eddy

[@piperfox74]

I've got a Denon DP-52F. Great turntable.

[@danpinzone8226]

My done and dp-62l since 1981 it sounds and looks like I just pulled it out of the box

[@Clell65619]

Thank you. I agree with your views on music. Back in the day, I had friends who spent quite literally thousands of dollars on their sound systems and I couldn't hear the difference between the output of their refrigerator sized speakers and the little headset that came with my walkman. Other than I had more cash in my bank account, of course.

[@AnonyDave]

Gotta love audiophools try to rationalise the insane amount they spent

[@karstenpe]

I would LOOOOVE to do a bunch of blindtest with some of the audiophiles. I think most of their purchases are based on the psycological aspect of reaching perfection. That little voice inside their head that says "It's not perfect yet, it COULD be better". Like my own mother obsessing about that slight discolouration on an otherwise imaculate looking carpet.

[@BLY99]

Audiophiles in Japan even buy their own electricity poles and transformer in order to get better sound....................

[@krihanek117]

Thank you. I was into LPs in the 1980s. I had a Yamaha PF-1000. I love your new Denon.

[@angainor]

This is an excellent turntable. I really like the fact that it does reconize the size of the record and adjusts speed and diameter itself. Since 2015 I am proud owner of a complete Braun Atelier HiFi-System from the 1980's. It still looks sleek and modern by todays standards. It included an automatic Braun P3 Turntable with Quartz-Function and I enjoy my records every evening. Keep up your perfect content. I always like the way your videos are.

[@papaquonis]

18:32 You really went for it on that French pronunciation! It wasn't perfect, but kudos for the effort.

[@jeffpeterson7022]

Sounds like Steve Martin's French language bit from the '70s.

[@paulyh4531]

Jeff Peterson I'm guessing it was dangerous liaisons lol

[@Schwallex]

"It wasn't perfect?" It was fucking despicable is what it was. No kudos for nothing there. He didn't even try. At all. Pathetic.

[@jean-pierrem34]

​@@Schwallex "Pathetic"? Come on... It was fun to listen to! Keep going the good work Techmoan! GREAT job!!

[@chrisofnottingham]

When you zoom into the stylus, it is amazing that the entire signal is transferred by dragging that bit of metal over a surface. Also, I totally agree with your sound quality philosophy. As a teenager one of my favorite pieces of music was a recording from the Reading Festival that was broadcast on Radio 1 and my mate recorded it onto cassette. There is an idea I use for anything quality related is to do with A / B testing; Even if there is a detectable difference in a side by side test, you will only be buying one item and you be will using A or B all the time. So if the difference is so slight that it can only be detected in a side by side test - that is to say, if you found yourself using just one of them blind, would you know which it was? - then that effectively makes them the same.

[@M1AUMA0]

Thank you very much for this review! This is my next turntable and I feel more confident buying it now. I have an awesom table, but I would like to own an Automatic direct drive table and this is gonna be the one! Cheers from Hamburg!

[@LA-db9xj]

I'm a fully-automatic turntable man myself. I'm still using a Technics SL-QD3 that I bought new back in 1985. I packed it away for several years. But I pulled it back out within the last year along with the rest of my "old" gear. I had my Teac X2000R R2R serviced, my Bose 501 series III speakers re-foamed. A Kenwood cassette deck and EQ along with my Pioneer 8-track player are ready to go also. I'm now back in action with my new, old music listening-station. This turntable only required a little lube to get it going smoothly again. All of my "pieces" are like new and I'm enjoying being back where it all started for me...and I'm loving it! :-)

[@del2345]

Woodgrain.... Clint would be proud

[@SomePeopleCallMeWulfman]

Devastating jacket. I approve!

[@user-qf6yt3id3w]

Jackets are like nuclear weapons. If you have a sufficiently devastating one your neighbours will decide it's not even worth trying to compete.

[@tsf5-productions]

Wow! What a "machine"! This model was well thought out in design. The features are great. What my likes on these turntables in stereo systems is: weight of the unit - heavier is better; the tone arm being completely solid...no movements of back and forth in loose settings; a smooth movement in the tonearm; the cartridge alignment has got to be perfect in order to track the records correctly. This is very informative, Techmoan. Thanks!

[@somedude8538]

Great video. Your videos are always informing and a pleasure to watch.

[@kkoller8952]

Great video as usual. I too own one these along with It's older cousin the auto lift DP-62L and all I have to is say these are some of the best sounding turntables in my collection. Most of the nay sayers against automatic turntables probably don't realize the technological sophistication built into the servo dynamic tonearms on these models....google it. And I wouldn't be too concerned about getting spare parts in the future such as cartridges since the design of tonearms allow them to be used with almost any cartridge with good results. A modern Denon DL-110 HO MC would be a good choice. Now Techmoan another auto turntable you might consider in the future would be a Sony PS-X600....similar technology and awesome sound! Very easily found on the eBay market since 1000's of these were sold over here in the states.

[@VictoriaJKLamburn]

Oh Mat your French pronunciation, c'était trés magnifique! Don't ever change :) Fabulous video as always.

[@coogeedude308]

I have always been a firm believer in semi auto turntables, I know yours is really nice and does lots more than my Technics 1401. I bought my from ebay about 10 years ago for $400 US. Its rare turntable. Had no issues for being over 50 years old. Great product. Great video, new to your party .

[@JulesFox]

Great video. I love the way you explain your preferences and the features of this turntable. Excellent. Of course the jacket and shirt are absolutely stellar. Beautiful; keep up the great work.

[@roblastem2905]

Great video, fantastic turntable. I'm surprised you didn't talk more about the microprocessor controlled servo motor arm, which Denon, JVC and most notably Sony were famous for using at the time. These fantastic tonearms vertically and horizontally dampen vibrations from slightly warped records. They inherently make cartridge/tonearm compliance issues a thing of the past as well. I have a Sony PS-X600 TT with the Biotracer tonearm (very much like the servo tonearm in the Denon). Fantastic piece of engineering. Your Denon blows away every single new turntable on the market today - nothing comes close to the sonic advantages of an electromagnetically controlled tonearm. Of course, these can be finicky, as I've had to repeatedly take the Sony into my place of work to service it using all the lab equipment I have available. Microcontrollers and surrounding active components from that era tend to be rather robust (At least the components that Sony chose), but all the passive components do fail, and they can create challenges when viewing results under an oscilloscope. Either way, it is entirely worth the trouble. This technology is essentially porn for an electrical engineer who also happens to be an audiophile :) Cheers! Keep up the great work

[@hazarathdragon1837]

Love the moment it's revealed that ya got that new DENON, you MAKE SURE that peeps realize; NO I am NOT selling my Sansui. K. Thanks. Hehe.

[@TheCookofthehouse]

I do love your videos. Thanks for all the useful information and thanks for all the trouble you go to produce each one of them.

[@Wagoo]

Nice choice, we're turntable buddies now :) After some research I imported my DP-47f from Japan when I suddenly started seeing vinyl for sale again around 3 years ago

[@KarlAdamsAudio]

4:00 - reminds me of some Japanese cars of the late 80s/early 90s that were emblazoned with a surprisingly verbose list of engine technologies - personally, I think it's adorable...

[@jameshay7247]

I think, in the case of the turntable, new industrial engraving technology may have been a factor...

[@Silanda]

It made me think of the original Japanese Sega Mega Drive: "AV Intelligent Terminal - High Grade Multipurpose Use".

[@jamesslick4790]

I actually kinda miss that. "material design" (or whatever the current lingo is) may be "cleaner", but kinda boring.

[@robbruce2128]

GM was notorious for this as well. I think my Dad's '85 Olds had "Power Brakes" proudly emblazoned on the brake pedal and "Automatic Transmission" on the trunk lid. As if an Oldsmobile had been built with a manual transmission in the previous 3 or four decades! And don't get me started on the "Fuel Injection" badges . . .

[@jamesslick4790]

Rob Bruce GM wasn't alone. Subaru, for years had "Front Wheel Drive" badging on their front fenders. Even today jast about every 4x4 truck screams it even though that "tech" is decades old. I don't recall the "Automatic Transmission" badging on GM cars that late, I do know that Ford had "Automatic Overdrive" badging in the 1980s on Crown Victorias, But since Oldsmobile did basically invent auto transmissions, I guess they were proud of it. PS Olds did have manual transmissions available on several models in the 1980s.

[@MrStevenAlpert]

I love your reviews! I own two very similar fully automatic Denon turntables (both are just a couple years older than the DP-47f model). You missed an opportunity to talk about one of the best features on many vintage Denon turntables (and some vintage high-end models from Sony and JVC), the Dynamic Servo Tracer tonearm. This unique mechanism maintains proper tracking force, Q-damping and anti-skating even in case of a vertically warped or horizontally off-center record. While a conventional tonearm my be kicked up out of the groove of a warped record, either resulting in razzy sound at the warp (or skipping to a different groove if the warp is bad enough), the Dynamic Servo Tracer seems to “learn” the warp, and maintain perfect tracking, in spite of the imperfections in the vinyl. Listening, you’d never even notice that the vinyl was warped! On the few Sony turntables with this feature, it was called a “Biotracer Tonearm”. JVC called it “Electro-Dynamic Servo Tonearm” on their few models that had it. There may have been other brands that experimented with this technology too. Denon seemed to offer it on all but their lower-end turntables throughout the 1980’s. Check the feature out. Great stuff! Steve A.

[@davidpopelka4073]

Hi Sir. Which Sony and JVC TT used servo? Thanks D.

[@Clandestinemonkey]

Abosolutely adore the shirt and jacket in this video. Also love your channel. Thanks for the uploads

[@wisteela]

That really is excellent. I like your thing in the description about how you play 10" records.

[@RCAvhstape]

I have yet to see you with a record changer in any of your videos. I realize that many people look down their noses at changers, but I have an old Garrard changer I inherited, made in the late 60s or early 70s. It's been recently serviced, has a newer cartridge, and is fully automatic. Wonderful machine. If I don't want to use the changer I can swap the spindle for a smaller single-record spindle instead, and the automatic shut off and park functions will still work. In changer mode, it will play 3 or 4 record sides at a time, although it sometimes has issues with newer heavier records prematurely dropping down with the one underneath. I love these old machines, they are so well-made and if you take care of them they run forever.

[@SideburnedCinema]

Helium Road Absolutely! Love my mid-60s Lloyd's changer. I'd really like to see him showcase a turntable like that or your Garrand. They were built to last!

[@999troglodyte]

There is a video of Seeburg records played on a Magnavox changer made by Collaro UK

[@RCAvhstape]

I saw that Seeburg video, but that's not what I'm talking about, obviously.

[@verdatum]

I apologize that I'm too lazy to verify anything, but this doesn't sound right. I feel like Techmoan has done at least 3 or easily 4 videos on various changer turntables. I feel like there was at least one Muzak machine, one Juke-box, and I thought he did one or two consumer models...No?

[@SPAZZOID100]

Helium Road not good for records.

[@evobatman]

Is that a genuine Eames Lounge Chair? Also, the blazer and shirt game is on point!

[@ShainAndrews]

Agreed on all points.

[@Emppu_T.]

Smooth

[@thereallantesh]

Yet another fantastic video. I really enjoyed this one. Of course you've also pointed out why I haven't gotten back in to vinyl despite it's retro vibe these days. It's not a cheap hobby in the least. Still it is fun to watch content like this. Keep up the good work.

[@alejandrodelta8928]

As always, great video, and that suit so elegant as your videos are. I' admire the way you'll always respect your viewers, like a gentleman...!!! Greetings from Argentina.

[@officialunrealistic1]

All that outfit is missing is a hat with a feather in it.

[@geonerd]

How do you think he can afford all these toys? ;)

[@oldfrend]

bitches. 'no what i'm sayin'?

[@tissot233]

There's something very British about the jacket and shirt. Very Ted Baker like. Love it.

[@ne2i]

Pimpin!

[@aussie8114]

What a beauty 👍🏼

[@gs032009]

AS always, your videos are very informative and very enjoyable. Jolly good work.

[@Osmodium2000]

Bought one for myself because of this video, this is a very nice turntable. Thank you.