{"product_id":"denon-dp-3000-custom-turntable-audio-technica-at-1009-empire-cartridge","title":"Denon DP-3000 Custom Turntable Audio Technica AT-1009 Empire Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom Denon DP-3000 direct-drive turntable system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, built around Denon’s highly regarded DP-3000 motor unit and fitted with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica AT-1009 tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a standard factory-configured DP-3000. It is a custom turntable assembled for the vintage audio enthusiast, combining quality components from Denon, Audio-Technica, Micro Seiki and Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turntable is equipped with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica headshell and Empire cartridge fitted with a new OEM stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a particularly attractive setup for someone looking for a ready-to-enjoy vintage analog system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenon DP-3000 Direct-Drive Motor Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DP-3000 provides the foundation of the system with its substantial vintage direct-drive design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenon DP-3000 direct-drive motor unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 and 45 RPM operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual turntable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic broadcast-inspired Denon engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica AT-1009 Tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turntable is fitted with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica AT-1009 tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving this custom build significantly more enthusiast appeal than a basic turntable configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AT-1009 provides adjustable tracking force and anti-skating and accepts removable headshells, allowing the owner to experiment with different cartridges if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Seiki Arm Lifter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Seiki tonearm lifter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has also been installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides a useful convenience feature on an otherwise manual turntable, automatically lifting the tonearm at the end of the record when properly set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica Headshell \u0026amp; Empire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tonearm is equipped with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica headshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the Empire cartridge is fitted with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew OEM Empire stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding meaningful value compared with an unknown or generic replacement stylus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Turntable Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a custom-built turntable rather than an original factory Denon package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenon DP-3000 direct-drive motor unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom plinth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica AT-1009 tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Seiki automatic arm lifter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio-Technica headshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew OEM stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination creates a distinctive vintage analog setup using respected Japanese turntable and tonearm components along with a classic Empire cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Dust Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dust cover is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turntable is being sold exactly as shown in the photographs. Please consider the absence of a dust cover when planning placement and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turntable presents very well as a custom vintage setup. As a combination of vintage components, normal minor signs of age and previous use should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the DP-3000, custom plinth, AT-1009 tonearm, headshell and other components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Equipment Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is custom vintage audio equipment assembled from multiple high-quality vintage components. 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