dps 3 vs Yamaha GT-5000
The GT-5000's effective mass is 14 g against the dps 3's 13.5 g, its effective length 223 mm against 239.3 mm, and its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic. Both share drive type (Belt).
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dps 3
Bauer AudioAnalogTurntablesTonearms
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,334.57 - $12,292.70
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the dps 3
The Bauer Audio dps 3 turntable is designed by Willibald Bauer to combine the best qualities of analog vinyl playback with the pitch stability and low jitter of digital sources. It features a high-torque synchronous motor with three-phase current control, a stiff inverted ruby ball bearing, and a light, low-resonance acrylic platter. The motor is mounted on an aluminum base to minimize vibration transmission to the pickup. The multilayer frame consists of MDF, heavy foil, and cork, resting on three polymer elements that decouple the drive from the ground and dampen airborne noise effectively. The turntable supports 33 and 45 rpm speeds via belt repositioning and comes in walnut or white frame designs with black or white acrylic plates and black or silver aluminum bases. The tonearm is a single-point bearing (unipivot) design with an effective length of 239.3 mm and installation distance of 222 mm. The power supply is an analog sine wave generator with three output stages, producing three-phase current, housed in a compact unit (67 x 105 x 330 mm, 2 kg). The dps 3 is praised for its extraordinary pitch stability, low jitter, and natural sound, making it a modern classic in turntable design. It is handmade in Germany and offers special versions on request.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- acrylic
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 239.3 mm
- Effective Mass
- 13.5 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 150 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17 kg (37 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Walnut, White, Black, Silver
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Pairs with
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How the dps 3 compares
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dps 3 vs Luxman PD-191A
The PD-191A's effective mass is 17 g against the dps 3's 13.5 g, its effective length 256 mm against 239.3 mm, and its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic. Both share drive type (Belt).
dps 3 vs Music Hall MMF-11.3 SE
The MMF-11.3 SE's effective mass is 8.5 g against the dps 3's 13.5 g and its effective length 230 mm against 239.3 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
dps 3 vs Bergmann Audio Sleipner
The Sleipner's effective mass is 11 g against the dps 3's 13.5 g, its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic, and its weight 35 kg (77 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt).
SME 12
- Effective mass
- 12 g vs 13.5 g
- Effective length
- 230 mm vs 239.3 mm
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