Denon DJ VL12 Prime
DJ turntables · 2017–present In production
$999 US reference price
Denon DJ's flagship turntable: very high torque, adjustable feedback-resistant chassis and RGB platter lighting, built for the Prime performance ecosystem.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped with detachable headshell |
| Wow & flutter | <0.05% |
| Torque | 5 kg·cm instant / 3.4 kg·cm stable (Hi setting) |
| Dimensions | 451 x 355 x 150 mm / 17.8 x 14.0 x 5.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) |
| Finishes | Black chassis with multicolour (12-colour) RGB platter light ring |
| Warranty | 1 year (standard Denon DJ/inMusic limited warranty) |
| Years | 2017–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
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Retailer searches
5 US retailers stock Denon DJ — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | View at Sweetwater ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |