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This is a fair ask, not a bargain. At US$250, it sits above the 1306-listing median of US$171 but comfortably below the 75th-percentile US$349, so the price is defensible rather than excessive. A comparable used example has also been listed around US$200, making a little negotiation worthwhile if the condition is merely average.
The HEOS Amp remains a useful compact streaming amplifier: it combines network playback with optical, analog, USB, Ethernet, and wireless connectivity, while offering substantial power for a small stereo system. It is particularly appealing for adding streaming to passive speakers without a separate streamer and amplifier. Before buying, confirm the exact HS2 generation, reliable app/network operation, clean speaker outputs, and that the remote or power accessories are included; at US$250, complete and fully tested is the standard to expect.
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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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