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Magnavox DV225MG9 DVD/VCR Combo Player VHS Recorder No Remote TESTED ✅Player is in good used condition, having been fully tested by myself personally. Unit is able to properly load, track, and play both DVD and VHS movies, while showing no incongruities in playback quality that I can note. All buttons along the face are appropriately responsive to their designated actions, display lights shines brightly when the unit is on and running, and power chord is void of any tears or frays along the length of the cable.Player is in great shape cosmetically, showing minimal signs of age-related wear around the exterior. No notable points of damage inflicted along any edge or face of the units plastic housing or front display. Player unfortunately does not include any remote control, but will be shipped with all of the accessories shown in the listing images. See all pictures closely for details of condition, and specifications of the player.I specialize in shipping electronics such as this, and can guarantee that every precaution will be taken to ensure safe delivery of your purchase. Message me with any questions or concerns you may have.FREE SHIPPING ONLY TO THE LOWER 48 STATESWell established eBay seller just getting started on Reverb!
At US$129, this is generally a fair-to-good ask for a working DV225MG9 if the remote and cables are included; these DVD/VCR combos were midrange pieces, and clean, tested examples usually trade in a similar band rather than at bargain-bin levels. It’s not a steal, but it’s also not ambitious for a model that still has practical value in a tape-to-disc living-room setup.
What makes it worthwhile is the 4-head Hi-Fi VCR, progressive-scan DVD output, and the fact that it keeps both VHS playback/recording and DVD playback in one compact box. The included accessories matter here because replacement remotes and the right A/V leads are part of the value; if it’s truly complete and tested, this is a sensible buy for someone who needs a dependable all-in-one deck rather than a collector-grade machine.
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Magnavox traces its origins to 1911 in Napa, California, where inventors Peter L. Jensen and Edwin Pridham, operating initially as the Commercial Wireless and Development Company, pioneered the world's first moving-coil loudspeaker in 1915. Named Magnavox—Latin for "Great Voice"—this breakthrough allowed a single human voice to reach an entire town, marking a pivotal moment in audio history. The company formalized in 1917 after merging with Sonora Phonograph Distributing, evolving through innovations like the first all-electric tone arm in 1916 and single-dial radio in 1923, under leaders such as Frank Freimann during its mid-century "glory years."
Historically focused on loudspeakers and pioneering consumer electronics, Magnavox expanded into phonographs, radios, televisions, and phono/filmstrip projectors like the Illustravox. Its legacy includes the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console, alongside early plasma displays and Navy-grade speakers. Today, under Curtis International Ltd. since 2025, it emphasizes budget-friendly home appliances and electronics, though specific modern hi-fi categories like amplifiers, turntables, or DACs remain less prominently detailed.
Magnavox holds a revered position as a vintage pioneer in American audio, celebrated by collectors for its foundational loudspeaker patents and mid-20th-century dominance in TVs and radios from Fort Wayne, Indiana plants. No longer a high-end or boutique contender, it occupies mid-tier, accessible territory in today's market, its innovative heritage preserved by dedicated associations while evoking nostalgia for hi-fi enthusiasts.
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