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Description:Up for sale is a high-performance vintage Denon DVM-3700 5-Disc Carousel Changer.While originally engineered as a flagship DVD unit, this model is highly celebrated by audiophiles and studio musicians on Reverb for its exceptional 2-channel analog music playback. Featuring Denon's renowned AL24 Processing and built-in HDCD decoding, it serves as a top-tier standalone CD transport or reference audio changer for any stereo system.This setup comes complete with its original factory OEM box (w/out OEM packing materials), the original factory operating instructions manual, and basic A/V connecting cables. (Please note: The remote control is not included).Operational & Cosmetic ConditionCosmetics: Excellent physical condition. The faceplate, chassis, and rear connection panel are exceptionally clean and well-preserved.Testing: Tested and highly operational. The 5-disc carousel mechanism rotates smoothly, and the unit initializes as intended to deliver superior audio fidelity.Official Technical SpecificationsDisc Capacity: 5-Disc Carousel ChangerAudio Technology: Renowned AL24 Processing & PCM AudioBuilt-in Decoders: HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital), Dolby Digital (Digital Out), and DTS (Digital Out)Audio D/A Converter: High-performance 24-bit / 96 kHzVideo D/A Converter: 10-bitSupported Disc Formats: Music CD, CD-R (audio), DVD-Video, and Video CDComprehensive Connectivity OutputsAudio Outputs: Dedicated Stereo L/R RCA, Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital, and a front-panel Headphone Jack.Video Outputs: Component, S-Video (x2), and Composite RCA.Dimensions: 17.1" W x 5.3" H x 16.9" DPower Requirements: 120V AC, 60HzTerms of Sale, Shipping & PickupThe unit has been inspected, tested, and described to the best of our abilities. Due to the precision mechanical nature of vintage disc transports, it is sold as-is.Local Pickup: Welcomed and highly encouraged in Farmington, CT (06032).Secured Shipping: If shipping is required, the unit will be professionally packed inside its original factory box with care taken to preserve the OEM box characteristics. Fully insured transit will be applied through the platform's carrier system.
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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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