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Denon DP-450USB reviews
Brand: Denon
Current — Availability recheck due. Last confirmed 30 Oct 2026; review by 6 Nov 2026. Checked 30 Oct 2026, 15:24 UTC
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Manufacturer codeDP450USBBKEM
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About the Denon DP-450USB
Denon DP450USBBKEM is listed in the record players category. The recorded specifications include type: Audio turntable; built-in phono preamplifier: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code DP450USBBKEM. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Denon DP-450USB, the recorded details include type: Audio turntable; built-in phono preamplifier: Yes. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Type
- Audio turntable
- Built-in phono preamplifier
- Yes
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4.55 / 5Original rating: 91 / 100
Review covers Denon DP-450USB. The manufacturer links this product name to code DP450USBBKEM. The reviewed finish may differ. Cartridge upgrades, USB/Bluetooth versions and distinct editions retain their own review evidence.
Read the full review ↗Checked 9 Oct 2026
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Modernhifi
Denon DP-450USB Test: Plattenspieler zum Digitalisieren von Vinyl
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Denon DP-450USB specifications
Manufacturer code: DP450USBBKEM · Manufacturer product record · Checked 6 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Type | Audio turntable |
|---|---|
| Built-in phono preamplifier | Yes |
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Audio & listening9 details
| Drive System: Belt / Direct | Yes / No |
|---|---|
| S-Type tonearm | Yes |
| Auto tonearm lift at end | Yes |
| Phono EQ built in (switchable) | Yes |
| Stylus (MM / MC) | Yes / No |
| Stylus version | CN-6518 |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Rated Output Phono EQ | 150 mV / 1 kHz |
| Frequency Range Phono EQ | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Connections & wireless1 detail
| USB Direct Recording | MP3 (192 kbps) / WAV (44.1 kHz/16 bit) |
|---|
Design & dimensions6 details
| Available colors: Premium Silver / Black | No / Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm | 414 x 342 x 132 |
| Weight in kg | 5.8 (w/ Dust cover) |
| Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm | 510 x 436 x 259 |
| Carton Weight (inc. product) in kg | 7.7 |
| Product colour | Black |
Further product details8 details
| Motor: AC / DC | No / Yes |
|---|---|
| Operation: Automatic / Manual | No / Yes |
| Speed: 33 1/3 / 45 / 78 | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Wow & flutter | 0.08% (WRMS) |
| Universal Headshell | Yes |
| Dust Cover | Yes (removeable) |
| Rated Output | 2.5 mV / 1 kHz |
| S/N ratio | 65 dB |
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What is the listed built-in phono preamplifier for Denon DP-450USB?
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Can I plug a turntable into any speaker?
Only if the signal chain is correct. Powered speakers may need a line-level input, so the turntable or an external stage must provide phono amplification.
Is Bluetooth lossless?
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How often should I replace a stylus?
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