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*US* BUYERS IGNORE MESSAGE ABOVE SAYING THERE IS TARIFFS FOR THE BUYER THAT IS NOT TRUE! I PREPAY ALL US BUYER TARIFFS NO TARIFFS FOR YOU TO PAY, YOU PAY IS ONLY AT CHECKOUT NO HIDDEN FEES*SpecificationsPower output: 70 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.05%Input sensitivity: 0.32mV (MC), 3.2mV (MM), 320mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 52dB (MC), 65dB (MM), 76dB (line)Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16ΩDimensions: 430 x 140 x 350mmWeight: 12.5kgExperience the fidelity of a well-maintained vintage audio piece with the Denon PMA-700Z Integrated Amplifier. Known for its robust build and superior sound quality, this amplifier has been fully serviced and recapped to ensure it performs at the peak of its capability. The sleek design and quality components speak to Denon's commitment to high-fidelity audio reproduction, making it a standout in any collection.Ideal for audiophiles and vintage electronics enthusiasts, the PMA-700Z is a testament to timeless design and enduring performance. It seamlessly blends into both modern and classic setups, offering a rich and detailed sound that has been cherished by listeners for decades. Whether it's for your home audio system or as an addition to your vintage audio collection, this amplifier promises an auditory experience that is both authentic and impressive.
What are you really getting for US$1,060 here? That’s above the typical used range I’d expect for this vintage Denon, with recent listings clustering roughly around US$500 to US$700 and stronger, serviced examples sometimes reaching about US$900; at US$1,060 this feels ambitious unless the unit is exceptional and fully documented.
The upside is that this is a well-regarded 1970s integrated with respectable power, a solid phono-era character, and the kind of build quality enthusiasts still chase. If it’s truly clean, original, and recently serviced, there’s real appeal; if not, the price leaves little room for age-related work, so I’d want proof of performance, service history, and condition before paying top dollar.
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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