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DENON PMA-2000III:A Japanese integrated amp with phenomenal performance!DescriptionThe Denon PMA-2000III, released in Japan in 2000, is a high-fidelity integrated amplifier which builds on the PMA-2000 (based on the exceptional PMA-S1). As expected from Denon, the PMA-2000III is a fantastically well-built amplifier, using high-grade internal components and a high-quality circuit design. The output stage features UHC (Ultra High Current)-MOS, which has 3 to 10 times as much current capacity as is typical. It features a twin-mono block design and a phono equalizer with low-noise FETs and switchable MM and MC settings. In this amp, the high-frequency limit has been improved to 100 kHz, in anticipation of high-fidelity formats such as SACD and DVD audio. This amp features Denon’s Precision Mechanical Ground design, where the overall structure is highly resistant to vibration and physical resonance. Overall, the PMA-2000III is a wonderfully built and designed amp, with exceptional sound.This amplifier is in Very Good condition. The unit has some scratches and scuffs (please check photos), but the exterior remains in beautiful condition. The power cable is not original. It has been thoroughly tested and checked by our professional in-house technician, confirming its flawless working quality.Additional InformationTechnical Specifications-Serial : 1011501427-Country of Manufacture : JAPAN-Power Supply :AC 100V 50/60Hz 275WAccessories-Power Cable(Not original)VoltagePlease check the power requirements for this device and the specifications of your power supply. If you need to use this item in a 220-240 V environment, you'll need a transformer. We sell high quality Japanese compact transformers (Nissyo), which will allow you to use this item safely and with good performance in your country.IMPORT TAX・Import duties, taxes, and other charges which are not included in the item price or shipping charges are the buyer’s responsibility.・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.・Except in the case of faulty or damaged items, refunds do not include any return shipping or shipping charges. Your return shipping charge will be deducted from your refund if you receive any.
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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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