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	'''Denon''' is a ]ese ] company that originated ] technology, while specializing in manufacturing of ] professional and consumer audio equipment. For many decades, Denon was a brand name of Nippon-Columbia, the Japanese arm of ]. In 2001 Denon was spun off as a separate company with 98% held by ] and 2% by ]. In ] Denon merged with ] to form ].
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	The Denon brand came from a merger of ''Den''ki ''On''kyo and others in 1939.
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			{{nihongo\|'''Denon'''\|株式会社デノン\|Kabushiki Gaisha Denon}} is a Japanese ] company dealing with audio equipment. The Denon brand came from a merger of Denki Onkyo (not to be confused with the other ]) and others in 1939, but it originally started as Nippon Chikuonki Shoukai in 1910 by Frederick Whitney Horn, an American entrepreneur.
	== History ==
	''Source: Denon web site''

			Denon produced the first cylinder audio media in Japan and players to play them. Decades later, Denon was involved in the early stages of development of ] technology, while specializing in the manufacture of ] professional and consumer audio equipment. Denon made Japan's first professional disc recorder and used it to record the ]. For many decades, Denon was a brand name of ], including the Nippon Columbia record label. In 2001, Denon was spun off as a separate company with 98% held by ] and 2% by ]. In 2002, Denon merged with ] to form ]. On March 1, 2017, Sound United LLC completed the acquisition of D+M Holdings.
	====1900s====
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	'''Birth'''
	*1907: Japan-U.S. Recorders Manufacturing established by Frederick Whitney Horn. Horn was a U.S.-born trader engaged in importing machine tools and recorders in Yokohama since 1896. In an attempt to commercialize records and recorders, he initiated Japan-U.S. Recorders Manufacturing, and constructed a special-purpose factory to begin the manufacturing of recorders. These recorders, equipped with a large wine glass-shaped loudspeaker, commenced the sales of single-side disc records and ] players.

	==~~==1910s==~~==		== History ==
			The company was initially named {{nihongo\|'''Nippon ''Den''ki ''On''kyō Kabushikigaisha'''\|日本電氣音響株式會社\|Japan Electric Sound Company}}, which was shortened to Denon. The company is actively involved with sound systems and electric appliance production. Later the company merged with other related companies and as a result of this the company name became Denon.
	'''The Beginning of an Era of Innovation'''
	*1910: Nippon Chikuonki Shokai – Japan Recorders Corporation – a company that specialized in producing audio recordings of special events, was established by Frederick Whitney Horn. Nippon Chikuonki Shokai becomes known as Nippon Columbia in the US.
	*1912: Nippon Chikuonki Shokai / Nippon Columbia merges with Japan-U.S. Recorders Manufacturing, thus launching the double-side management of "software and hardware", an integration of manufacturing and sales.

	====1920s====
	'''Becoming a World-Class Global Company'''
	*1927: The term "Columbia" comes officially into the Japanese company name, when the company enters into a capital tie-up with ]
	*1928: Japan Columbia Recorders is founded.

	====1930s====
	'''The Birth of the Denon Brand '''
	*1939: The DENON brand originated from the merger of Japan Denki Onkyo (commonly known as "Den-On"), one of the affiliates. Den-On was a group of engineers in business-purpose audio equipment, dating back to Japan Electric Recorders Mfg., which was established in 1939. The company was developing and manufacturing turntables and cartridge tape-recorders for NHK and other broadcast stations.
	:A typical model for DENON, the MC-type cartridge DL-103, was the object of joint R&D efforts with NHK before Den-On merged with Nippon Columbia. Tape-recorders and other equipment, designed for the serious audiophiles, were also released as part of the DENON brand, reflecting Den-On's passion for advanced technology. The DENON brand really established a strong position with the debut of the DP-5000, a direct-drive phono-motor with an FG-type servo, that boasted a brand-new design and predominant performance.
	*1939: The newly named company develops Japan's first professional-use disc recorder for the broadcasting industry, and Japan’s first disk cutting lathe – launching itself as a premier manufacturer of professional recording studio and broadcast equipment.

	====1940s====
	'''The Denon Vision Grows into a Reality.'''
	*1946: The company was officially renamed "Nippon Columbia".
	*1947: Nippon Columbia assimilated Japan Denki Onkyo, marketing the "DENON" brand among its network of affiliates.

	====1950s====
	'''Becoming widely recognized as synonymous with fine sound quality.'''
	*1951: In addition to commencing the sales of Japan’s first LP records and stereo records, Denon introduced the world’s first stereo moving-coil phono cartridge. This sophisticated product was merely a foretaste of what was to come, as it actually preceded the commercial introduction of stereo audio seven years later.
	*1953: Developes the professional use tape recorder
	*1959: Commences production of open-reel audio tapes.

	====1960s====
	'''The reign as a leader in high quality acoustics and electronics commences. ''' <br>
	In the 1960’s, Denon became engaged in a wide array of acoustics and electronic components, including records, audio cassette tapes, professional tape recorders for the broadcast industry, stereo sets, radios, televisions, musical instruments, and electric calculators. In addition, the legendary DL-103 moving coil phono cartridge was introduced and became one of the longest running products in audio history. The DL-103, still used by broadcasters and audiophiles, spawned the development of a series of outstanding MC cartridges that continue to be an indispensable component for music lovers, audiophiles, recording studios, sound professionals, musicians and custom installers today.
	*1962: Introduces the Elepian series of electronic pianos ('''Ele'''tronic '''Pian'''os)
	*1963: Introduces the DL-103 moving coil ]
	*1964: Introduces the audio ] tape

			There followed a number of mergers and tie-ins over the next few decades as firstly the company merged with Japan-US Recorders Manufacturing in 1912, and then in 1928 the brand "Columbia" was introduced when the company became '''Japan Columbia Recorders'''. A further change of name occurred in 1946 when the company renamed itself '''Nippon Columbia'''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.denon.com.hk/about/history.php?page=1&id=13#timeline \|title=Denon History \|access-date=2008-04-02 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110081645/http://www.denon.com.hk/about/history.php?page=1&id=13#timeline \|archive-date=2007-11-10 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	====1970s====
	'''The Birth of Denon Digital.'''<br>
	The 1970’s marked the beginning of Denon’s first full line of high fidelity audio components, including amplifiers, tuners, loudspeakers and turntables. With the digital audio revolution taking place within the market, Denon’s unique association with NHK, Japan’s national broadcast network, gave the company a significant advantage in developing innovative digital technologies. In particular, Denon pioneered the world’s first commercially available digital ] (PCM) recorder for regular studio recording use, and the world’s first LP originating from a digital recording (Mozart: The Two String Quartets, Nippon Columbia NCC-8501N). Pulse Code Modulation is the digital format that would eventually become the worldwide standard for the now ubiquitous Compact Disc. Another world’s first was the launch of the practical 8-channel digital recorder, the DN-023R – a massive machine consisting of three pieces: a tape transport, monitor and a signal processor.
	*1972: Introduces the world's first "digital" LP ], mastered from a ] recording
	*1977: Denon received the prestigious Billboard Magazine “Trend-Setter Award” for Denon’s outstanding contribution to the industry through its development of PCM digital recording.
	*1978: Denon commenced the sales of Denon DX audio cassette tapes.

			The Denon brand was first established in 1947 when Nippon Columbia merged with '''Japan Denki Onkyo'''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.highfidelity.pl/!ev/artykuly/09_02_2007/denon.html\| title= High Fidelity (Denon History) \| access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> '''D&M Holdings Inc.''' was created in May 2002 when Denon Ltd and ] Japan Inc. merged. On March 1, 2017, Sound United LLC completed the acquisition of D+M Holdings.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.dm-holdings.com/About_History.asp \|title=D&M Holdings \| access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref>
	====1980s====
	'''Introduction of Professional and Consumer Compact Disc Players'''<br>
	Throughout the 1980’s, Denon continued to advance digital technology for both the professional and consumer markets by inaugurating a number of “world’s first” in digital recording technology.
	*1980: Denon’s ] (PCM) recording system received the 13th Montreux International “Diplome d’honneur technique” award in Switzerland. In the same year, DENON America, Inc. was established in the United States, where a new state-of-the-art recording facility was built.
	*1981: The Philips/Sony compact disc system, using Denon's PCM audio technology, was announced. Initiated development of the Denon DN-3000FE - the world’s first professional-use CD player.
	*1982: The world's first consumer-use CD player - the Denon DCD-2000 - is introduced. Through precision engineering, Denon pursued microscopic quality errors in digital sound reproduction, called quantizing (or "zero-cross") distortion, which comes from step-like aliasing of low-level (near-zero) bits, which produced an apparent "harshness" in sound quality.
	*1983: Denon initiated sales of the world's first Compact Discs available at retail and led the industry in the introduction of consumer-use CD players. The company also commenced sales of video cassettes worldwide.
	*1987: Denon debuted the world's first CD Cart™ Player, the DN-950F, for the broadcast and professional industries. The second CD pressing plant was opened in Madison, GA.
	*1988: Denon commenced sales of its legendary line of high fidelity, high performance audio/video amplifiers.
	*1989: Denon's industry-leading Super Linear Converter (SLC) mechanisms were replaced by the Real 20-Bit Super Linear Converter. The company also greatly expanded its line of hi-fi car audio components and built a CD player plant in Germany. Denon experienced a reorganization of its operations to reflect ongoing changes in its product line. Denon France S.A. was also established to begin CD-ROM pre-mastering and pressing services.

			Today, the company specializes in professional and consumer home cinema and audio equipment including A/V receivers, Blu-ray players, tuners, headphones, and wireless music systems. Denon is also known for high-end ]s and ] phonograph cartridges. Two M-series models, the Denon M31 and M30, were the most successful radio hi-fi's in the mid-2000s.{{Citation needed\|date=June 2008}} Since being released to the ] DAB market, they have received several awards in Europe.{{Citation needed\|date=June 2008}}
	====1990s====
	'''Advancements in Cutting-Edge Design and Innovative Technologies Continues.'''<br>
	*1990: Three Denon products (CD player, power amplifier and cassette deck) won the coveted "Diapason d'Or" Component Grand Prix awards at "Les Journees de la Haute Fidelite 1990" hi-fi show in Paris.
	*1990: Denon commences manufacturing of high-grade portable CD players and compact system audio components .With the celebration of its 80th anniversary, a new Central Research Laboratory was constructed in the Kawasaki plant.
	*1991: Denon introduces the standard DVI player, which enables one-hour playback of full motion video into a 12cm diameter CD. Opens a multimedia studio in the head office.
	*1992: Two decades after the company became the first in the world to have put digital recorders to practical use, "ALPHA Processing" was announced, an epoch-making technology. This technology achieves microscopic smoothness by incorporating a capability consisting of interpolating the 16-bit data of a CD to 20 bits, so as to approach the analog wave forms during recording.
	1993: ALPHA processing is first incorporated into the DA-S1 Digital-Analog converter.
	*1993: Denon's award-winning twin deck DJ CD player, the DN-2000F, becomes the industry standard for club DJ's.
	*1994: Denon’s Alpha Processor wins the European Audio Award for Innovation. In addition, the company introduces Mini Disc Cart Players and the first Professional Broadcast Mini Disc Cart Recorder, now the industry standard in radio stations worldwide.
	*1995: Continuing its long history of world’s firsts in digital A/V technology, Denon introduces the AVP-8000 in 1995 as the first home theater system to support Dolby Digital decoding with Lucasfilm THX 5.1 post-processing, followed by the AVR-5600, the world's first A/V receiver with Dolby Digital and THX and the Dolby Digital AC-3/THX preamp/tuner/processor. Catering to the broadcast, DJ and professional industries, Denon also delivers the world’s first family of Mini Disc products. Maintaining its heritage as a leader in recordings, Denon releases the Mahler Symphony No. 4 in the UK at the Abbey Road studios. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jun-ichi Hirokami also performs the piece at the Royal Festival Hall. A new studio dedicated to state-of-the-art digital recording is also established in Yoyogi, Japan, and DVD Video standards are constituted.
	*1996: Denon Active Media (DAM) is formed in Atlanta, GA to launch into the DVD-disc pressing business. To enhance the power of Denon, the world’s first Dolby Digital/THX 5.1 AVP-A1 A/V pre-amp/processor is created with matching 3- and 2-channel power amplifiers.
	*1997: Denon introduces the DVD-2000 Digital Video Disc play in 1997 to continue its active role in the technological evolution of 5” optical discs. In addition, the world’s first commercial music DVD discs are released by Denon – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”, the Egmont Overture and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1, which were all recorded in 5-channel surround sound.
	*1999: In conjunction with the release of Star Wars – Episode 1 in 1999, Denon introduces the world’s first THX-EX (Extended) A/V component – the AVC-A10SE. This specialized encoding enhances “Surround Back” channel for both commercial cinema and home cinema equipment. Signals can now be truly available in 360 degree surround sound with panning in any direction.

			== Product timeline ==
	====2000s====
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	'''Celebrating 90 Years of Commitment to High Performance and the Ultimate A/V Experience'''
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	*2000: Marked the 90th anniversary of Denon and its parent company, Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Throughout its history, Denon’s professional-use, consumer-use equipment and software products have long been internationally recognized for their originality and high standards of quality, durability and innovation. To celebrate its anniversary, Denon launches the world’s first DTS-ES Discrete A/V component, the AVC-A1SE. The DTS decoding option provides digital discrete surround-back channel for even better sound separation.
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	*2001: Denon launches the first Mini 5.1 A/V system complete with NXT flat-panel speakers and sub-woofer, the AV-F100 and the first DVD player with Silicon Images Progressive Scan processing, the DVD-2800.
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	*2002: A new era for digital connections is formed with the introduction of the DENON LINK technology, which enables high-speed, high-grade, multi-channel digital signal transmission. The first product to incorporate the new DENON LINK technology was the AVC-A1SR and the DVD-A1.
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	*2004: In November 2004, Denon UK previewed the new DVD-A1XV high-end DVD player at the What Hi-Fi Show in London. This event became the world launch for this player, the first consumer product anywhere to incorporate the ] (Hollywood Quality Video) "Realta" processor from Silicon Optix. Following three years of collaboration between Denon and Silicon Optix, this technology is based on the original Teranex USA HDTV broadcast-standard processor costing over $60,000, now incorporated into a single chip. The comparisons at this show demonstrated how standard DVD discs can produce smooth, clean high-definition images with amazing depth, clarity and detail.
			*1910 Manufacturer of single-sided disc records and gramophones.
	*2006: In August 2006, Denon DJ announce their up and coming Multimedia Deck, the DN-HD2500. With a head unit for the standard CD mixing, the HD2500 also has a built in hard disk, and USB2.0 connectivity, allowing DJ's to connect their own USB storage directory to the unit whilst DJ'ing.
			*1939 Launched first professional-use disc recorder for broadcast industry and disk cutting lathe.
	Denon continues to introduce innovative high performance audio-video products, using the latest technologies and craftsmanship. The company is a highly diversified specialist in providing high end audio and home theater products, offering consumers and professionals with high quality sound and images, reliability, and convenience features.
			*1951 Commenced sales of Japan's 1st ].
			*1953 Launched professional-use tape recorder for broadcast industry.
			*1958 Introduced sales of stereo records.
			*1959 Commenced production of open-reel audio tapes.
			*1962 Introduced Elepian series of electronic pianos.
			*1963 Developed the ] phono cartridge.<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/denon-dl103_e.html \|title=TNT Audio Review - DL-103 \| access-date=2008-04-04}}</ref>
			*1964 Started sales of ] tapes.
			*1971 Started producing hi-fi audio components, including turntables, amplifiers, tuners and speakers.
			*1972 Introduced the world's first viable 8 channel digital recorder.
			*1977 Awarded US ]'s "Trend-Setter Award for outstanding contribution to the industry".
			*1980 Awarded the 13th Montreux International Diplome d’honneur technique award.
			*1981 Developed a professional-use CD player.
			*1984 Unveiled the ] format.
			*1988 Introduced range of AV amplifiers to product range.
			*1990 Awarded three component awards at Paris hi-fi show. Introduced lineup of Headphones.
			*1993 Developed the twin deck DJ CD player DN-2000F.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/1997/DN-2000F.html \|title=Harmony Central – DN-2000f \|access-date=2008-04-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080330060320/http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/1997/DN-2000F.html \|archive-date=2008-03-30 }}</ref> Other early models are the DN1000F, DN2000F and the DN2500F. Denon also made the world's only twin ] player designed for DJ use.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.usa.denon.com/History.asp\|title=Denon Global - Please choose your Denon region\|work=denon.com\|access-date=2010-05-21\|archive-date=2010-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819191507/http://usa.denon.com/History.asp\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
			*1994 Awarded European Audio Innovation of the Year.
			*1999 World's first THX-EX home theater system (THX Extended to provide fuller surround sound).<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.homecinemachoice.com/reviews/hccreviews/Amplifiers/Denon/DenonAVC-A10SE.php \|title= Home Cinema Choice Review – AVC A10SE \|access-date= 2008-04-04 \|url-status= dead \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071229021836/http://www.homecinemachoice.com/reviews/hccreviews/Amplifiers/Denon/DenonAVC-A10SE.php \|archive-date= 2007-12-29 }}</ref>
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			*2001 Produced first Mini system with 5.1 surround sound.
			*2002 Denon link technology developed for improved digital connectivity.<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.denon.co.uk/site/popup/index.php?p=erkl&Pid=339 \|title=Denon – Glossary \| access-date=2008-04-04}} {{Dead link\|date=October 2010\|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
			*2004 Launch of world's first consumer product featuring HQV (Hollywood Quality Video).<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/uan/134 \|title=AVReview – DVD A1XV \|access-date=2008-04-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411121656/http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/uan/134 \|archive-date=2008-04-11 }}</ref>
			*2006 Denon introduces the 1.5m long AK-DL1 ] ] cable. It was not until mid-2008 that it caused controversy because of its high price ($499) and the company's claims that the cable is "designed for the ]," and would "bring out all the nuances" in digital audio signals transmitted over it, despite the fact that even the most poorly made Ethernet cable would deliver identical quality for digital audio over a similar length.<ref>Charlie Sorrel: {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403064522/http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/06/snake-oil-alert.html \|date=April 3, 2009 }} ], 13 June 2008</ref><ref>Barry Collins: {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080802143215/http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/205620/the-250-ethernet-cable.html \|date=August 2, 2008 }} ] News, 13 June 2008</ref>
			*2007 Denon releases the AVP-A1HDCI Pre-Amplifier and matching POA-A1HDCI Power Amplifier set which marks the company's first additions to a new line of high-performance custom-focused components.<ref name="audioholics_avpa1hd">{{cite web\|url=http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2007-cedia-expo/denon-avp-a1hdci\|title=Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV Processor\|publisher=Audioholics\|author=Gene DellaSala\|date=6 September 2007 }}</ref>
			*2008 Denon announces the world's first Universal Blu-ray player capable of DVD-Audio and SA-CD playback.<ref name="engadget_a1ud">{{cite web\|url=http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/03/denons-dvd-a1ud-worlds-first-universal-sacd-dvd-a-blu-ray/\|title=Denon's DVD-A1UD: world's first universal (SACD / DVD-A) Blu-ray player\|publisher=Engadget\|author=Darren Murph\|access-date=2009-11-13\|archive-date=2009-05-17\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517002230/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/03/denons-dvd-a1ud-worlds-first-universal-sacd-dvd-a-blu-ray\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
			* 2012 Denon introduces new headphone line with iOS lifestyle apps. Headphones are separated into different lifestyle groups as follows: Exercise Freak headphones (for sports/fitness use), Globe Cruiser headphones (for travel), Music Maniac Headphones (featuring a Flat EQ) and Urban Raver Headphones (providing enhanced bass performance).<ref name="engadget_head">{{cite web\|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/denon-releases-11-new-headphones-with-ios-apps/\|title=Denon turns up the volume with 11 new headphone models featuring iOS app integration\|publisher=Engadget\|author=Zachary Lutz}}</ref>
			* 2014 Denon has ventured into wireless multi-room sound systems. Recently it has launched its new set of wireless speakers named as HEOS by Denon. These have been launched as HEOS 3, HEOS 5, and HEOS 7 speakers.<ref name="Electronic House_head">{{cite web\|url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/denon_adds_to_heos_wireless_music_speaker_system/\|title=Denon Adds to HEOS Wireless Music Speaker System\|publisher=Electronic House\|author=Rachel Cericola\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115212901/http://www.electronichouse.com/article/denon_adds_to_heos_wireless_music_speaker_system\|archive-date=2014-11-15}}</ref>
			* 2015 HEOS by Denon added on to their wireless multi-room sound system by launching the HEOS 1 and HEOS Go Pack, along with the HEOS HomeCinema
			* 2016 Denon Introduced HEOS into the Higher X-Series Models. For HEOS by Denon series 2 for all the speakers have launched now they feature Bluetooth and High Resolution Audio.
			* 2017 Denon Introduced HEOS into the S-Series (AVR-S730H/AVR-S930H) and all the X-Series Models now have HEOS. HEOS by Denon launched the HEOS Soundbar, HEOS Subwoofer and the HEOS AVR.
			* 2018 Denon introduced the world's first 13.2 channel audio/video receiver with the introduction of the AVR-X8500H / AVC-X8500H at the ] (CES) in ], ].
			* 2020 Denon introduced the first 8K HDMI 2.1 compliant channel audio/video receivers with their AVR-X line starting from AVR-x2700h, AVR-x3700h, AVR-x4700h, and AVR-x6700h. Denon has also announced that they will allow hardware upgrades for AVR-x8500h for 8K features.
			* 2023 Denon acquires ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Announcement 7/4/2023 - Nura Joins Forces With Denon \|url=https://help.nurasound.com/hc/en-us/articles/6730374103695 \|access-date=29 July 2023 \|website=Nura}}</ref>

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	Denon started making twin DJ CD players in the early 90s and have, since then, become the industry standard. Their first ranges included the DN1000F, DN2000F and the DN2500F. They also made the world's only twin ] player designed for DJ use. Their latest product range includes the , a wide selection of ] and most recently high-end DJ headphones. They are also known for high-end ] and ] phono cartridges.

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	Two M-series models, the Denon M31 and M30, have been the most successful radio hi-fi's for the last 4 years. They have upgraded the award winning system with the all new Denon M35 DAB which has DAB radio capability. It also boasts an FM tuner, has MP3 and WMA capability, and a CD player. Denon reworked components and developed their new SC-M73 speakers. Since being released to the micro hifi DAB market, they have been given several awards from Europe.
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Denon
株式会社デノン

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Electronics
Founded	1910; 115 years ago (1910), in Japan (as Nippon DENki ONkyo Kabushikigaisha)
Founder	Frederick Whitney Horn
Products	Audio Visual
Parent	Sound United LLC
Website	www.denon.com

Denon (株式会社デノン, Kabushiki Gaisha Denon) is a Japanese electronics company dealing with audio equipment. The Denon brand came from a merger of Denki Onkyo (not to be confused with the other Onkyo) and others in 1939, but it originally started as Nippon Chikuonki Shoukai in 1910 by Frederick Whitney Horn, an American entrepreneur.

Denon produced the first cylinder audio media in Japan and players to play them. Decades later, Denon was involved in the early stages of development of digital audio technology, while specializing in the manufacture of high-fidelity professional and consumer audio equipment. Denon made Japan's first professional disc recorder and used it to record the Hirohito surrender broadcast. For many decades, Denon was a brand name of Nippon-Columbia, including the Nippon Columbia record label. In 2001, Denon was spun off as a separate company with 98% held by Ripplewood Holdings and 2% by Hitachi. In 2002, Denon merged with Marantz to form D&M Holdings. On March 1, 2017, Sound United LLC completed the acquisition of D+M Holdings.

History

The company was initially named Nippon Denki Onkyō Kabushikigaisha (日本電氣音響株式會社, Japan Electric Sound Company), which was shortened to Denon. The company is actively involved with sound systems and electric appliance production. Later the company merged with other related companies and as a result of this the company name became Denon.

There followed a number of mergers and tie-ins over the next few decades as firstly the company merged with Japan-US Recorders Manufacturing in 1912, and then in 1928 the brand "Columbia" was introduced when the company became Japan Columbia Recorders. A further change of name occurred in 1946 when the company renamed itself Nippon Columbia.

The Denon brand was first established in 1947 when Nippon Columbia merged with Japan Denki Onkyo. D&M Holdings Inc. was created in May 2002 when Denon Ltd and Marantz Japan Inc. merged. On March 1, 2017, Sound United LLC completed the acquisition of D+M Holdings.

Today, the company specializes in professional and consumer home cinema and audio equipment including A/V receivers, Blu-ray players, tuners, headphones, and wireless music systems. Denon is also known for high-end AV receivers and moving coil phonograph cartridges. Two M-series models, the Denon M31 and M30, were the most successful radio hi-fi's in the mid-2000s. Since being released to the micro hi-fi DAB market, they have received several awards in Europe.

Product timeline

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1910 Manufacturer of single-sided disc records and gramophones.
1939 Launched first professional-use disc recorder for broadcast industry and disk cutting lathe.
1951 Commenced sales of Japan's 1st LP records.
1953 Launched professional-use tape recorder for broadcast industry.
1958 Introduced sales of stereo records.
1959 Commenced production of open-reel audio tapes.
1962 Introduced Elepian series of electronic pianos.
1963 Developed the DL-103 phono cartridge.
1964 Started sales of audio cassette tapes.
1971 Started producing hi-fi audio components, including turntables, amplifiers, tuners and speakers.
1972 Introduced the world's first viable 8 channel digital recorder.
1977 Awarded US Billboard magazine's "Trend-Setter Award for outstanding contribution to the industry".
1980 Awarded the 13th Montreux International Diplome d’honneur technique award.
1981 Developed a professional-use CD player.
1984 Unveiled the CD-ROM format.
1988 Introduced range of AV amplifiers to product range.
1990 Awarded three component awards at Paris hi-fi show. Introduced lineup of Headphones.
1993 Developed the twin deck DJ CD player DN-2000F. Other early models are the DN1000F, DN2000F and the DN2500F. Denon also made the world's only twin MiniDisc player designed for DJ use.
1994 Awarded European Audio Innovation of the Year.
1999 World's first THX-EX home theater system (THX Extended to provide fuller surround sound).

2001 Produced first Mini system with 5.1 surround sound.
2002 Denon link technology developed for improved digital connectivity.
2004 Launch of world's first consumer product featuring HQV (Hollywood Quality Video).
2006 Denon introduces the 1.5m long AK-DL1 CAT5 Ethernet cable. It was not until mid-2008 that it caused controversy because of its high price ($499) and the company's claims that the cable is "designed for the audio enthusiast," and would "bring out all the nuances" in digital audio signals transmitted over it, despite the fact that even the most poorly made Ethernet cable would deliver identical quality for digital audio over a similar length.
2007 Denon releases the AVP-A1HDCI Pre-Amplifier and matching POA-A1HDCI Power Amplifier set which marks the company's first additions to a new line of high-performance custom-focused components.
2008 Denon announces the world's first Universal Blu-ray player capable of DVD-Audio and SA-CD playback.
2012 Denon introduces new headphone line with iOS lifestyle apps. Headphones are separated into different lifestyle groups as follows: Exercise Freak headphones (for sports/fitness use), Globe Cruiser headphones (for travel), Music Maniac Headphones (featuring a Flat EQ) and Urban Raver Headphones (providing enhanced bass performance).
2014 Denon has ventured into wireless multi-room sound systems. Recently it has launched its new set of wireless speakers named as HEOS by Denon. These have been launched as HEOS 3, HEOS 5, and HEOS 7 speakers.
2015 HEOS by Denon added on to their wireless multi-room sound system by launching the HEOS 1 and HEOS Go Pack, along with the HEOS HomeCinema
2016 Denon Introduced HEOS into the Higher X-Series Models. For HEOS by Denon series 2 for all the speakers have launched now they feature Bluetooth and High Resolution Audio.
2017 Denon Introduced HEOS into the S-Series (AVR-S730H/AVR-S930H) and all the X-Series Models now have HEOS. HEOS by Denon launched the HEOS Soundbar, HEOS Subwoofer and the HEOS AVR.
2018 Denon introduced the world's first 13.2 channel audio/video receiver with the introduction of the AVR-X8500H / AVC-X8500H at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2020 Denon introduced the first 8K HDMI 2.1 compliant channel audio/video receivers with their AVR-X line starting from AVR-x2700h, AVR-x3700h, AVR-x4700h, and AVR-x6700h. Denon has also announced that they will allow hardware upgrades for AVR-x8500h for 8K features.
2023 Denon acquires Nura.