Denon DP-450USB vs Reloop Turn 5
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Denon DP-450USB · Reloop Turn 5.
| Specification | Denon DP-450USB |
Reloop Turn 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £650 | £650 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2018–present | 2018–present |
| Drive | belt drive | direct drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | semi-automatic | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | MM (CN-6518 stylus) | Ortofon 2M Red (fitted) |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | Highlighted difference. Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium | die-cast aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped | S-shaped with detachable headshell |
| Wow & flutter | 0.10% WRMS | <0.01% |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The mechanics differ too: the Denon DP-450USB is belt-drive, the Reloop Turn 5 is direct-drive. The Reloop Turn 5 gets instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.
The Denon DP-450USB has a USB output for ripping vinyl.
Operation differs: the Denon DP-450USB is semi-automatic, the Reloop Turn 5 is manual.
Bottom line: both are £650 at reference price — price doesn't separate them, so the table above is where the real differences show up.
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Peter Tyson | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most hi-fi; competitive pricing | Search at Peter Tyson ↗ |
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3 UK merchants stock Reloop — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon UK | marketplace | Prime next-day on many items | Search at Amazon UK ↗ |
| Gear4music | dj music gear | Free UK delivery over £99; fast dispatch | Search at Gear4music ↗ |
| Juno Records | dj music gear | Worldwide shipping; UK next-day options | Search at Juno Records ↗ |