Denon DRW-840 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Denon DRW-840 has a market value at around $160. Based on 271 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 45 days ($239 → $239).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $239 | $250 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $239 | — | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $239 | — | $160 |
| 2026-09-03 | $239 | — | $160 |
| 2026-09-07 | $239 | — | $160 |
| 2026-09-11 | $239 | — | $160 |
| 2026-09-15 | $239 | — | $160 |
| 2026-09-19 | $239 | — | $160 |
| 2026-09-21 | $239 | — | $160 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1991–1995 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Denon |
| Original MSRP | 500 (1991) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,200 today |
| Market value (sold) | $160 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $239 |
| Value vs MSRP | -52% |
Buying notes
Dual transport Denon. Both transports need full verification; check each plays and records cleanly. Head condition on both decks. Full rubber service on both transports $80-120. Dual transport complexity means more to go wrong.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Denon DRW-840. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Denon DRW-840 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Denon DRW-840 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-M30HX $275
- Denon DR-M44HX $150
- Denon DR-3000 $130
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