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DENON PMA 2000ii Integrated amplifier Fully SERVICED! 100V NATIVEwill require STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER to OPERATE! ($60 for a 1000 watt transformer)CAN POST AT BUYERS EXPENSE! I have a very sturdy box so it can be Shipped safely!A rare opportunity to own this beast of an integrated amp remote-contro...
A classic heavyweight Denon, the PMA-2000II has a strong reputation for grip, drive, and a no-nonsense, refined sound. At A$1,350, this is broadly fair and close to the going market for a clean used example; not a bargain-bin steal, but not ambitious either.
What makes it appealing is the sheer build quality and the way these older Denons still handle demanding speakers with authority. If it’s genuinely tidy, fully functional, and preferably comes with the remote and original packaging, this is a sensible buy for someone who wants a substantial integrated without chasing ultra-modern features. Age is the only real caveat: confirm all inputs, switches, and the selector pots are quiet and that the amp hasn’t been neglected.
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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