Product Comparison: Denon DP-29F vs Audio-Technica AT-LP60BK

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Denon DP-29F Turntable

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Audio-Technica AT-LP60BK Stereo Turntable

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General Specifications

Brand

Denon

Audio-Technica

Model

DP-29F

AT-LP60BK

Origin

Japan

China

About the Product

The DP-29F has been precision manufactured with rigid diecast aluminum to produce uniform inertial mass for perfectly stable turntable rotation, an essential component of high fidelity sound during playback.

Enjoy your vinyl collection with this Audio-Technica AT-LP60 stereo turntable, which features a switchable phono preamp and RCA output to connect to your computer, home stereo or powered speakers without needing a dedicated phono input.

Key Specs

Drive Type

Belt drive

Operation Type

Automatic

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Denon DP-29F Turntable

Great sound and quality had all the basics I was looking for.
Great product, easy to assemble. We can finally play all those long forgotten vinyl records.
Turntable automatic operation works wonderfully! Stylus is fine except if one's an audio file.
It's a fine turntable for a casual listener: simple operation, good sound.
It did not have a tone arm elevation and automatic mechanism made a grinding noise.

Audio-Technica AT-LP60BK Stereo Turntable

This is a great starter turntable. I like the automatic arm function. It takes the guesswork out of putting the needle down on the right place to start the record.
I think this AT-LP60 hits all the bases. Wife presses one button after she puts on the record, and the turntable does the rest. I paired it with powered speakers, and it sounds pretty nice to both of us.
It's ease of use and solid performance is fantastic. Like another reviewer stated, it would have been nice to have a tone arm lock, but that's definitely not a deal breaker.
My only complaint is that the belt does not seem durable. Surprisingly though, this cheap belt rotates the platter with precision.
This is a perfect turntable for casual listening, obviously I would not recommend it for scratching as it is a belt drive, but it does a very good job for listening and vinyl sampling.

Size & Weight

Height

3.8 in.

6 in.

Width

14.2 in.

18 in.

Depth

14.1 in.

16 in.

Weight

6.2 lbs.

8.6 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Denon DP-29F Turntable

It works flawlessly and delivers great sound with all the charm only vinyls can provide. Great size that looks good in the room.
The sound is really good and the automatic return works like a charm. I was also very impressed with its size.
Although it's mostly made of plastic it has a nice weight and feels sturdy.
The turntable has a nice weight, and I can easily carry it around the house.
I fell in love with its compact size. The tone arm up is quick and responsive, and down is very smooth.

Audio-Technica AT-LP60BK Stereo Turntable

The weight on this thing just lets you know it's built well. Sound is fantastic through my sound bar.
Belt driven full turntable (aluminum? the table has good weight whatever it is). Buttons seem a little cheap, but it seems sturdy overall.
This model is simple, light weight and of beautiful design and sound quality.
It's rather light weight but I'm not rough on my stuff so it should outlive me. Great item for the average person that likes to spin a few records.
Your turntable is satisfactory. I was surprised you could get this quality from such light weight material.

Audio

Record Sizes

7, 12

Playable Record Speeds

33 ⅓, 45

Stylys/Cartridge

DSN-82 / MM cartridge

Diamond (ATN3600L)

Integrated Preamp

Yes

What customers say about "Audio"

Denon DP-29F Turntable

Exactly what I was looking for, clear sound with no additional products needed. Would recommend for anyone needing to complete their stereo system.
Sound quality is excellent and the automatic operation is great.
The sound quality is great, and when the record is done, the tone arm returns to the rest and the table stops.
This is a great sounding turntable with a clean design.
The turntable worked fine for about 2 weeks. Then the speed started slowing down. I've returned it for a refund.

Audio-Technica AT-LP60BK Stereo Turntable

I have owned this unit for a few years with on and off use. I first had it connected to an all-in-one stereo in a box unit by using the provided preamp feature. It sounded satisfactory using that limited system.
I accidentally damaged the stylus but replacements are reasonably priced and easily available.
I hooked this turntable up to a pair of Audioengine A2+ powered speakers and it sounds great! So if your looking for an inexpensive, yet a great sounding, reliable turntable, look no further. I am very happy with this product!
Great sound. Never had a problem with distortion or wonkiness. 10/10 recommend!
I have conected this turntable to an older Sony stereo receiver. Set up was quite easy, instructions concise, and I was immediatley impressed with the quality of the sould output.
Cannot get decent sound through my speakers. I am returning it!

Features

Control

Equalizer amplifier switch, Size select lever, Start button, Stop button, Speed button

Speed control switch, Sound control, Size selector, Line/Phone switch

Functions

Vinyl player

Platter Material

Metal

Dust Cover Included

Yes

Speaker(s) Included

Interfaces

Stereo RCA audio out

Extras

DC servo motor, Built-in RIAA phono equalizer, Straight tone arm, Rigid die cast aluminum construction

Minimizes Vibration, Belt-Drive Design

Dust Cover Included
Speaker(s) Included

What customers say about "Features"

Denon DP-29F Turntable

It integrated perfectly with the sound system we already have.
This particular product produces great quality and it's easy to use.
Turntable works great. Easy to use. Perfect gift for my husband.
Platter motor is absolutely silent, silky smooth operation.
The plate is very light and cheap metal, and there is no independent speed control.

Audio-Technica AT-LP60BK Stereo Turntable

I like that it has the built-in dust cover that is closable during operation. It'll stay a part of my audio equipment for a long time.
Everything from singles and cheaply made records to 180gram records all work and sound great!
Listening through my near-field monitors, keyboard amps and a variety of headphones, I was a tad disappointed when comparing against the CD recording of the same material.
I found this turntable to connect to my Sonos system. It was easy to connect and the sound quality is just awesome.
The record player is amazing, can be connected to larger speaker for louder sound. It's very sleek and stylish as well. I love it!
That is not the fault of the equipment, just a lack of a feature. So, all in all, it is nothing more than adequate compared to other equipment in this price range.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

1 year(s)

Certifications