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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 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) in 1972. PCM is defined as Pulse Code Modulation – 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.
In 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.
In 1978, Denon commenced the sales of Denon DX audio cassette tapes. |
