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Optimus Prime's Stereo Equipment Old School Audio - Old School Prices - Professionally Tested Product Description This Denon AVR-485 5.1 channel A/V receiver has been fully tested and confirmed working. All amplifier channels output clean audio, the AM/FM tuner locks onto stations properly, and all inputs and outputs have been verified. Unit shows typical cosmetic wear consistent with normal use. Remote not included. Please review all photos for details. Highlights At A Glance ✔ Fully tested and verified ✔ Good cosmetic condition with minor wear from use ✔ Free 30-day returns ✔ Fast, insured shipping Testing & Verification All five amplifier channels were tested for clean output with no distortion, hum, or channel drop. The AM/FM tuner was verified to receive and lock onto stations across the dial. All audio and video inputs were cycled through, tone and balance controls were confirmed functional, and speaker terminal outputs were verified on all channels. Shipping & Returns Fast, insured shipping from Minnesota. Free 30-day returns. Item is carefully packaged for safe delivery.
At US$85, this sits right at the current low end of the used market for the AVR-485, and that makes it a fair-to-good buy rather than a stretch. Comparable active listings are also clustering around US$85, while a tested/refurbished example has recently shown up around US$94 and a working dealer listing around US$125.
What keeps it appealing is the Denon house sound and the fact that these older receivers can still be solid for basic 5.1/6.1 theater duty, TV audio, or a budget garage/secondary room system. The upside is best if it’s complete with remote, antennas, and manual; if those are missing, the price is still acceptable, but only if it powers up cleanly and all channels work.
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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