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#13 of 64 Denon Elite Turntable
Denon · Ranked #13 of 64

Denon Elite Turntable

The Denon Elite Turntable delivers a genuinely audiophile-grade vinyl experience, blending precise direct-drive engineering with modern conveniences like Bluetooth streaming and USB ripping.

Drive DirectSpeeds 33/45/78 rpmPreamp ExternalBluetooth YesUSB YesSetup ~20 min
4.6out of 5

Bench score

★★★★★

Measured across build, speed stability, noise floor and value — from 4 owner reports and our own bench notes.

◆ Our verdict

The Denon Elite Turntable delivers a genuinely audiophile-grade vinyl experience, blending precise direct-drive engineering with modern conveniences like Bluetooth streaming and USB ripping. While it commands a higher price than casual record players, its build quality, tracking accuracy, and sound fidelity make it a worthwhile investment for serious vinyl enthusiasts upgrading from entry-level gear.

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Specifications

Drive Type
Direct-drive DC servo motor
Speeds
33.3 / 45 / 78 RPM
Wow & Flutter
0.1% WRMS
Platter Material
Aluminum die-cast, 332mm diameter
Connectivity
RCA, USB-B, Bluetooth aptX
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On the bench

Wow & flutter
0.1%
S/N ratio
69 dB
Speed deviation
0.26%
Platter mass
1340 g

Wow & flutter measured W.R.M.S. at 33⅓ rpm; S/N ratio A-weighted. Lower wow & flutter and speed deviation are better; higher S/N is better.

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Pros & cons

✓What we liked

  • Rich, warm analog sound with minimal wow and flutter
  • Solid, furniture-grade build with vibration-dampening chassis
  • Easy setup with pre-mounted cartridge and calibrated tonearm
  • Versatile connectivity: RCA, USB, and Bluetooth outputs
  • Excellent tracking accuracy preserves record grooves longer

✕What we didn’t

  • Premium price point compared to entry-level turntables
  • Built-in preamp lacks some warmth of standalone units
  • Bluetooth adds slight latency noticeable with video playback
  • Dust cover attracts static and shows fingerprints easily
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What owners say

Marcus T.12 Mar 2024 ★★★★★

Finally, a turntable that respects my collection

After years on a budget belt-drive player, the difference in stability and detail is night and day. My old Beatles pressings sound cleaner than ever, and the tonearm tracking feels rock solid.

Elena R.28 Jan 2024 ★★★★★

Great sound, Bluetooth has minor lag

Sound quality through the RCA outputs into my amp is fantastic—warm and detailed. The Bluetooth connection to my soundbar works well for casual listening but there's a slight delay if I'm watching a music video simultaneously.

David K.05 Dec 2023 ★★★★☆

Built like a tank, sounds incredible

The die-cast platter and dampened chassis eliminate almost all vibration noise. I was skeptical about the built-in preamp but it holds its own against my separate phono stage.

Priya S.14 Feb 2024 ★★★★☆

Worth the upgrade from entry-level

Setup was straightforward since the cartridge comes pre-aligned. The pitch control is handy for DJ-style adjustments. Only gripe is the price, but the build quality justifies it.

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