Denon PMA-520 Is it worth $50?

[dgomel]

Dear gurus,
I have an option to buy Denon PMA-520 for $50 with de-ox needed?

Features :
Optical class A connection from preamplifier to power amplifier

Specifications :
-:®:- 1988 vintage
-:®:- Speakers : A, B, A + B front switching
-:®:- Power rating x 2 : 70W RMS at 8 ohms, 110W at 4 ohms
-:®:- Total harmonic distortion : 0.008% or 0.015 ???
-:®:- Optical class A circuit design
-:®:- Source Direct : for tone controls bypass
-:®:- Phono : MM moving magnet and MC moving coil options front switching

It was sold for $799 in NZ back in time.

 

[rotini]

If deoxit is really all it needs, I would say yes. I have been very impressed with my Denon PMA-series amp and I prefer it over a number of other better-known units. $50 probably isn't too far below market value but they are already undervalued, IMO. Let us know what you think of it!

(questions of value are not allowed in this forum and should be posted in Dollars and Sense)