Denon DR-M30HX Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Denon DR-M30HX has a market value at around $275. Based on 157 estimated sales.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1988–1992 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Denon |
| Original MSRP | 400 (1988) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,050 today |
| Market value (sold) | $275 |
Buying notes
Three-head Denon with HX Pro headroom extension. Head condition. Request a recording to verify alignment. HX Pro extends high-frequency headroom with Type I tape. Belts and pinch roller need replacement. Good Denon build quality at prices below Nakamichi and Akai.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Denon DR-M30HX. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Denon DR-M30HX belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Denon DR-M30HX pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Denon DR-M44HX $150
- Denon DRW-840 $160
- Denon DR-3000 $130
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