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The amplifier is in good condition all around, has been serviced, tested, cleaned.Wooden case is in Very good shape too.It runs on 100V power as original domestic Japanese model, but I can supply the power converter to it.Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Fair ask, maybe slightly ambitious if it’s just average-condition and not recently serviced. The listing is above the model’s usual used spread I can verify from recent market snapshots: comparable asks have clustered roughly around US$250–US$916, with a credible working example at US$916 and another at about US$600, while the original retail was far higher. At US$757, this is not a steal, but it can be justified if the unit is clean, fully functional, and cosmetically strong.
What makes it worth a look is the PMA-950’s reputation as a substantial vintage Denon integrated: solid build, good current delivery, and a smooth, authoritative presentation that still appeals today. If it’s original-owner, unmodified, and includes the right power setup or documentation, that adds real value. The main buyer concern is age-related upkeep: at this price, you want proof it’s been checked, because vintage amps can hide scratchy controls, tired switches, or service needs.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Denon traces its origins to 1910, when American entrepreneur Frederick Whitney Horn founded Japan's first audio equipment company, Nipponophone, initially focused on gramophones and records. The Denon brand emerged in 1939 from the merger of Japan Denki Onkyo—combining "den" for electricity and "on" for sound—with other entities, marking a shift toward professional audio development. This heritage includes pioneering Japan's first professional disc recorder in 1945, used to capture Emperor Hirohito's voice, and launching the nation's first long-playing records in 1951.
The brand excels across a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, from amplifiers, turntables, and tuners to loudspeakers, cassette decks, and phono cartridges. Denon's innovations extend to digital frontiers, such as the world's first practical PCM recorder in the early 1970s, the inaugural CD player in 1981, and early home theater systems with Dolby Digital in 1995. Today, its lineup encompasses AV receivers, headphones, wireless streaming solutions like HEOS, and high-channel processors, blending professional-grade components with consumer accessibility.
Denon holds a commanding position as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the hi-fi market, revered for its blend of technological firsts, robust build quality, and balanced sound signatures that appeal to discerning enthusiasts. No longer a vintage collector's niche, it competes confidently against premium rivals, backed by over a century of audio leadership and strategic partnerships like its merger with Marantz.
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