DP-3000NE vs VPI Industries Scout 21
The Scout 21's wow & flutter is 0.080% against the DP-3000NE's 0.060% and its effective length 229 mm against 243.84 mm. Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Aluminum).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,915 - $2,799.50
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About the DP-3000NE
The Denon DP-3000NE is Denon's flagship premium direct-drive turntable designed for audiophiles seeking precise and stable vinyl playback. It features a high-performance direct-drive motor with Space Vector PWM (SV-PWM) motor control that ensures ultra-stable rotation and minimal speed fluctuation across 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds. The turntable includes a carefully engineered 9.6-inch S-shaped static balanced tonearm with adjustable height (0-9 mm), anti-skating, and cartridge weight settings, allowing compatibility with a wide range of moving-coil (MC) and moving-magnet (MM) cartridges. Its robust construction includes a high-density MDF plinth finished in dark ebony wood veneer, an aluminum platter, and adjustable insulator feet for vibration isolation and resonance reduction. Connectivity is provided via gold-plated RCA outputs and a ground terminal. The DP-3000NE comes with a removable dust cover, headshell, overhang gauge, counterweights, and other accessories for setup and customization. It weighs 18.5 kg and measures 500 x 394 x 185 mm (W x D x H).
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.060%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 243.84 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 500 × 185 × 394 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.5 kg (41 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Dark Ebony wood veneer
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions