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At US$99, this is a bargain compared with the obvious alternative of buying a new network streamer: it sits well below the comparable used-market 25th percentile of US$135, versus a US$170 median and US$237 75th percentile. Even allowing for its age, that is strong value if it’s the HS2 version and functions properly.
The HEOS Link is useful precisely because it turns an existing amplifier or powered-speaker system into a network streamer, with analog, optical, and coaxial connections, hi-res playback, Bluetooth, and HEOS multi-room integration. Its connectivity and flexible preamp role remain the appeal, especially for an older Denon system. Before buying, confirm the unit joins the current HEOS app, outputs cleanly from every relevant connection, and includes its power supply; app quirks and occasional network dropouts are the meaningful checks, but at US$99 they don’t undermine the opportunity.
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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