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Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd, founded
by Frederick Whitney Horne, commenced sales of single-side disc records
and gramophone players
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Developed Japan's first professional-use
disc recorder for the broadcasting industry
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Commenced sales of Japan's first
LP records
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Developed a professional-use tape
recorder for the broadcasting industry
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Commenced commercial production
of open-reel audio tapes
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Introduced the Elepian series of
electronics pianos
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Commenced sales of the DL-103 phono
cartridge, one of the longest running products in audio history. Still
used by broadcasters and audiophiles, it spawned the development of
a series of outstanding MC cartridges
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Commenced sales of audio cassette
tapes
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Commenced sales of hi-fi audio components,
including turntables, amplifiers, tuners and loudspeakers
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Developed the world's first PCM
digital recorder for regular studio use, thus launching the digital
audio revolution. Commenced sales of PCM records.
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Received America's prestigious Billboard
Magazine "Trend-Setter Award" for DENON's outstanding contribution
to the industry through its development of PCM digital recording
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Commenced sales of DENON DX audio
cassette tapes
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DENON's PCM recording system received
the 13th Montreux International "Diplome d'honneur technique"
award in Switzerland. Established DENON America Inc. in the U.S.A.
Completed a new state-of-the-art recording facility
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The Philips/Sony Compact Disc system
was announced. Developed the DN-3000FE professional-use CD player
(1983)
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Inaugurated sales of the world's
first Compact Discs available at retail and led the industry in the
introduction of consumer-use CD players. Commenced sales of video
cassettes on a large scale
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DENON introduces the world's first
CD Cart™ Player, the DN-950F, for the broadcast and professional
industries. DENON opens its second CD pressing plant in Madison, GA
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Commenced sales of audio/video
amplifiers
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DENON's industry-leading Super Linear
Converter (SLC) mechanisms replaced by the Real 20-Bit Super Linear
Converter. Greatly expanded line of hi-fi car audio components. Completed
CD player plant in Germany. DENON reorganized its operations to reflect
ongoing changes in its product line-up. Established DENON France S.A.
Began CD-ROM premastering and pressing services.
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Three DENON products (CD player,
power amplifier and cassette deck) won coveted "Diapason d'Or"
Component Grand Prix awards at "Les Journees de la Haute Fidelite
'90" hi-fi show in Paris. Commenced sales of high-grade portable
CD players and compact system audio components. Celebrated DENON's
80th anniversary. Central Research Laboratory completed in the Kawasaki
plant.
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Announced standard DVI player, which
enables one-hour playback of full motion video into a 12cm diameter
CD. Opened a multimedia studio in the head office.
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Developed the ALPHA processor for
separate type CD player.
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DENON introduces MiniDisc Cart Players
and MiniDisc Cart Recorders for the broadcast and professional industries.
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DENON delivers the world's first
family of MiniDisc products for the broadcast, DJ and professional
industries. Delivered the world's first Dolby Digital/THX pre-amp/tuner/processor.
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DENON ACTIVE MEDIA (DAM) is formed
in Atlanta GA. to develop DVD disc pressing business
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Introduced and began sales of DVD-2000
Digital Video Disc player, continuing active role in evolution of
5" optical disc.
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