DP-59L vs Kenwood KP-9010
The KP-9010's wow & flutter is 0.005% against the DP-59L's 0.006%, its platter weight 1.9 kg (4 lbs) against 2.2 kg (5 lbs), and its effective length 245 mm against 220 mm. Both share drive type (Direct).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,400
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About the DP-59L
The Denon DP-59L is a Japanese-made, servo-controlled direct-drive turntable produced from 1986 to 1992. It features a microprocessor-controlled, contactless 'Dynamic Servo Tracer' tonearm with electronic Q-damping, a heavy die-cast aluminum platter (2.2 kg, 325 mm diameter), and a real-wood cabinet with rosewood veneer. The turntable offers quartz-lock speed stabilization, ±9.9% pitch control, and an LCD display for speed adjustment. It is fully automatic with an auto-lift mechanism and electronic braking. The DP-59L is renowned for its ultra-low wow and flutter, high signal-to-noise ratio, and advanced vibration damping, making it a reference-class turntable for audiophiles.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 2.2 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.006%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 220 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 490 × 110 × 410 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
- Available Colors
- rosewood veneer
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions