Denon DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Media Player Controller DJ Gear Black
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About this product
The Denon DN-HS5500 is a direct-drive turntable media player and MIDI controller with analog RCA/coaxial out, MIDI in, and USB in. It has 2 line inputs and features a motorized platter. This black unit from Japan weighs 6.8 kg and was manufactured in 2008. It serves as a 2-channel digital media player and controller for DJs.
Our take
At this price, the DN-HS5500 offers decent value for a direct-drive motorized platter. The MIDI control is a plus, letting you map functions in software. But again, it's old tech—the screen is basic, loading times can be slow, and it doesn't read modern file formats. The weight is a double-edged sword: sturdy but heavy. For a budget-conscious DJ who wants real platter feel, it's worth considering, but you're buying into dated hardware.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Direct-drive motorized platter
- MIDI control for software integration
- Sturdy build from Japan
- Affordable for its features
Cons
- Aged hardware with slow performance
- Heavy and not easily portable
Specifications
- Input/Output Ports Analog RCA/Coaxial OutMIDI (DIN) InUSB In
- Dimensions 300 (W) x 120 (H) x 330 (D) mm (excluding feet)
- MPN DN-HS5500
- Year Manufactured 2008
- Number of Line Inputs 2
- Power Supply AC100V 50/60Hz
Show all 16 specifications
- Brand
- Denon
- Form Factor
- Tabletop
- Type
- Digital Media Player / MIDI Controller
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Model
- Denon DN-HS5500
- Features
- Direct-Drive Motorized Platter etc..
- Power Consumption
- 18W
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Weight
- 6.8 kg
- Number of Decks
- 2
