Denon’s first Bluetooth turntable, the DP-500BT, is here. It’s a premium record player with semiautomatic operation and a removable headshell for easier upgrades.
The DP-500BT is compatible with multiple Bluetooth codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. It comes with a preinstalled MM cartridge and a built-in switchable phono preamp for more flexibility.
The semiautomatic turntable has 33/45/78 speed selection and also lifts needle at the end of the record. The aluminum die-cast platter is driven by a belt drive motor, and the cartridge is attached to an S-shaped tonearm.
The Denon DP-500BT has semiautomatic operation.
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The company says the turntable’s plinth is made from a composite plastic mold, and the overall unit weighs 13.67 pounds. It sits upon cast metal feet for better vibration resistance.
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