Purely Professional Turntable
Anyone who takes scratching seriously knows that there's no substitute for quality turntables — they're your musical instrument. Cheap ones only get in the way, but top-quality models like Denon DJ's VL12 Prime direct-drive turntables really connect you to the music. Boasting the highest torque in the industry, its adjustable 5kgf/cm torque practically blasts off when you set it on high. Turntablists here at Sweetwater are particularly impressed by the Easy Grip Brake, whose chamfered platter gives it a uniquely solid feel. Similarly, the VL12 Prime's all-metal tone-arm base feels like it could survive the apocalypse, and with the S-shaped tone arm secured in Lock position, it would probably still play without a wobble.
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The quality lies in the details
A wonderful thing about something as simple as a high-end turntable is that the quality difference lies in providing superior versions of all the same elements that make up even a budget model. An expert eye can pick out the little differences that put Denon DJ's VL12 Prime among the ranks of the most revered models on the market.
The precision-machined platter and solid base are easy to overlook, but you'll hear the difference a set of isolation feet offer by killing vibration noise. Speaking of noise, by isolating the VL12 Prime's motor from the audio circuit, Denon DJ managed to cut out tons of low-end noise, delivering a signal-to-noise ratio that's about as perfect as it gets. Top it off with a chic RGB light just under the rim, and you can even give your VL12 Prime a cool custom look.
Denon DJ VL12 Prime DJ Turntable Features:
- Professional-quality direct-drive DJ turntable
- Isolated direct-drive motor delivers optimal signal-to-noise ratio
- Choose from 2 motor settings: Low and High
- High torque setting produces massive 5kgf/cm torque
- Chamfered Easy Grip Brake platter provides touch-sensitive control
- Top-shelf S-shaped tone arm offers accurate tracking
- All-metal tone-arm base offers superior stability for heavy scratching
- Unique tone-arm support features lock and rest functions
- Heavy-duty design with vibration-/feedback-eliminating legs
- Operates in 33-1/3 and 45 rpm modes (45 rpm adapter included)
- RGB color ring under the platter lets you customize the look
