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Tape Machines => Reel to Reel Tape Machines => Topic started by: mnjaws on November 28, 2007, 11:47:06 AM

Title: Denon Reel
Post by: mnjaws on November 28, 2007, 11:47:06 AM
Hey all,

I'm new to this forum, and I have a Denon DH-510 reel machine. It's 1/2 track with 7 1/2 and 15 IPS speeds. Does anyone know much about this deck? Quality, repair parts, tweaks, etc.?

It works well, and I have recorded a few LP's at the 7 1/2 speed. But due to the cost of blank tape, I've not used the 15 IPS speed yet. Just curious what everyone thinks. Thanks!

Jaws
Title: Re: Denon Reel
Post by: beefman on November 28, 2007, 04:44:04 PM
Denon open reel decks are virtually unknown in the US.There's lots of info in Japanese but I've rarely seen anything in English regarding them.
Title: Re: Denon Reel
Post by: mstcraig on December 02, 2007, 04:36:38 PM
I have a copy of Audio somewhere, I believe, from 1980 or so. It contains a review of the DH-510. My recollection is that it did very well on the bench and made nice recordings, too. It had low wow/flutter and extended frequency response. If it plays back the IEC curve, I think you are all set. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Denon Reel
Post by: 15/30ips on January 24, 2008, 08:40:02 AM
I also own a denon dh-510 (found it in a music store). Let me know if you need to know anything about it.
I still use it frequently with my 2 otari mx 55nm's.
Title: Re: Denon Reel
Post by: Scott D. Smith on March 14, 2009, 01:00:22 PM
Any chance you could post a picture of this deck? I haven't seen this model before.

Scott Smith


Hey all,

I'm new to this forum, and I have a Denon DH-510 reel machine. It's 1/2 track with 7 1/2 and 15 IPS speeds. Does anyone know much about this deck? Quality, repair parts, tweaks, etc.?

It works well, and I have recorded a few LP's at the 7 1/2 speed. But due to the cost of blank tape, I've not used the 15 IPS speed yet. Just curious what everyone thinks. Thanks!

Jaws
Title: Re: Denon Reel
Post by: john on March 14, 2009, 03:29:36 PM
Found this picture of the Denon, looks like a nice deck.