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Compared with spending A$600 on a new entry-level amp, this is fair rather than cheap for a PMA-710AE in unknown condition; the model’s used market generally sits well below that, with an Australian sold reference for the newer PMA-720AE at A$239.99 and overseas used listings for the 710AE/720AE cluster around roughly A$300–A$400 equivalent when converted to AUD. That makes A$600 feel ambitious unless this one is exceptionally clean, fully boxed, and includes the remote.
As a buy, the appeal is the Denon’s straightforward, dependable 50W-class integrated layout, solid phono stage, and generally tidy, musical presentation that suits a lot of bookshelf and easy-to-drive floorstanders. The upside here is only real if it’s been genuinely well cared for and is complete; at this price I’d want proof it powers up cleanly, all inputs work, and the remote is included.
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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