willland Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I am selling my wonderful 40+ pound Denon DCD-3520 CD player only to fund another purchase. These are legendary players and to get the equivalent build quality in today's CD player market, you would have to spend upwards of $3000.00 to even come close. Some of you have owned or do own these behemoth Denons and know what they are all about. As a CD player, they are great. As a rock solid transport with a quality outboard DAC, they are even better. Belts were replaced recently and player works perfectly, never skipping or refusing to play any CD so far. Cosmetic condition of my player would be an 8/10 on the Audiogon scale IMO. Price of $575.00 $525.00 $500.00 $475.00 $450.00 $375.00 $350.00 includes willland's signature packing, Fed Ex Ground shipping, original remote, owner's manual, and Denon DCD players brochure. Here are some links with info about the 3520. http://www.thevintageknob.org/denon-DCD-3520.html There are two tiny visible nicks on the face of the tray that can be seen in the front photos. The far right/bottom photo has what looks like a nick on the face of the drawer near the center but it is just a small carpet fiber that I missed when wiping off. Thanks, Bill Edited April 10, 2015 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That model is a great unit.... Good luck.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I remember when you got that. Very nice unit. It would certainly be a nice upgrade to my old Sony CD player. Trade you a Fluke 87V multimeter for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 That model is a great unit.... Good luck.... Thanks Boxx. Very surprised no inquiries yet. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Doesn't that use the KSS-151 laser assembly? I have a DCD-1560 that uses the same one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Doesn't that use the KSS-151 laser assembly? I have a DCD-1560 that uses the same one too. Yes, both use the KSS-151A. As a matter of fact so does the 1520, 2560, 3560, and many others. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=307485 Bill Edited September 21, 2014 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Very surprised no inquiries yet. Is it for sale? Do you have a price in mind? What is a potential buyer to do really? I never have understood what a "feeler" is supposed to do I guess. A bump non the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Very surprised no inquiries yet. Is it for sale? Do you have a price in mind? What is a potential buyer to do really? I never have understood what a "feeler" is supposed to do I guess. A bump non the less. All good valid points. The "feeler" thing is kind of like if anyone PM's a seller and inquires about the item(info, condition, etc.), requests more photos, and price options. In my case specifically, I am currently using the Denon on an almost daily basis, and did not want to go the the trouble of removing this 40+ lbs beast of a player, take a bunch of photos, only to put it all back together if no real interest. The Denon DCD-3520(and 3560) is one of those "special" pieces that potential buyers know what they are looking for and are just waiting for one to occasionally pop up for sale in good very good condition. Bill Edited September 26, 2014 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 27, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 27, 2014 Very sweet unit Bill. I can see why you are hesitant to part with it. Best wishes with the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) Now for sale at $575.00 shipped. Bill Edited September 30, 2014 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeeleSteele Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Still no takes? That thing sounds sweet, I've heard Bill's setup, pretty impressive for CDs... I'd be all over it if I didn't prefer my speed metal on vinyl ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Still no takes? That thing sounds sweet, I've heard Bill's setup, pretty impressive for CDs... I'd be all over it if I didn't prefer my speed metal on vinyl ;-) Neil, Thanks for the encouraging words. You still got that Onkyo DV-SP1000? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeeleSteele Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I still have it for the few CDs I do have, def. one of the better ones out there! The best part is the plexiglass store demo top cover, everyone who sees it just goes "wow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Anybody "thinking" about it? Either way, Friday bump. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordschleife Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Deleted. I created a separate entry. Edited October 12, 2014 by Nordschleife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 How would this compare to a McIntosh MCD-7008? Andy, I am sorry but I have no idea how they compare audibly. Now as far as build quality, the 3520(or 3560) did not take a back seat to any player built around that time. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Photos added to original post. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 A Tuesday bump. Vill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Price drop. $575.00 to $525.00 shipped. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Bump for the weekend. If anyone is possibly interested, send me a PM and maybe we could work out a sweet deal. I can give you my cell number and we can chat about it. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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