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For sale: Denon - DRS-810 - Stereo 3 Head Cassette Deck - Horizontal Loading
Cosmetic condition:
The unit is in near mint condition.
Only a few very small scratches
Very clean overall appearance
Front panel and display are in excellent shape
Features of the Denon DRS-810 include a close-loop dual-capstan tape transport, non-slip reel drive, dual power supply, dolby HX pro, dolby B and C noise reduction and manual bias adjustment.
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x actuator
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Headroom Extension: HX Pro
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.038%
Input: 80mV (line)
Output: 0.62V (line)
Dimensions: 434 x 122 x 320mm
Weight: Kg 7Volts: 220/240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.Will ship to the USA as well. We ship DDP bases (Delivery Dutie Paid)-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max)
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either lightly ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
With condition unknown, this USD470 asking price demands caution—it's positioned fairly in the middle of recent used comparables for similar Denon cassette decks, where the median sits at USD375 (25th percentile USD154, 75th USD964). Not a screaming bargain, but hardly outrageous if it's clean and functional; you'd want pristine examples pushing toward the upper quartile to justify more.
Before biting, verify playback across all three heads for wow/flutter or dropouts—common in these '80s horizontal loaders from belt wear or idler tire degradation—and insist on service history or a timed test tape demo. Check for the original remote and manual too; missing bits tank resale value fast.
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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