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Magnavox MDR557H/F7 1TB HDD/DVD Recorder Player HDMI 1080p w/ Remote TESTED ✅Player is in good used condition, having been tested by myself personally. Unit is able to track and play any DVD that is loaded into it, while showing no incongruities in playback quality that can note. All buttons along the face are appropriately responsive to their designated action, display screen 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 metal housing or front display. Includes the original remote control, as well as all other accessories shown in the listing images. See all pictures closely for details of condition, and specifications of the item.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 STATES
This is an older, legacy-format recorder, so timing matters mainly because units like this have become niche; for a working example with the remote, the asking price of US$299 is clearly ambitious versus the recent used market, where the median is US$175 and the 75th percentile is US$198. It’s above the usual ceiling, so this is not a bargain listing.
That said, these combo HDD/DVD recorders still appeal to people archiving discs or tapes, or needing a simple all-in-one playback/recording box, and a tested unit with the original remote does add real value. The upside is convenience and dwindling supply, but at US$299 I’d want very strong condition, confirmed hard-drive health, and full functionality across DVD, HDD, HDMI, and recording before paying up.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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