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NAMM 2004 Denon DJ Sets The Pace — Silvio Zeppieri Promoted

Denon Electronics, the leading manufacturer of professional DJ and home entertainment products, is pleased to announce that Silvio Zeppieri has been promoted to the position of DJ Product Manager. The announcement was made by Denon President Stephen Baker and further emphasizes the company’s ongoing commitment to the rapidly evolving DJ market sector.

Denon Electronics, the leading manufacturer of professional DJ and home entertainment products, is pleased to announce that Silvio Zeppieri has been promoted to the position of DJ Product Manager. The announcement was made by Denon President Stephen Baker and further emphasizes the company’s ongoing commitment to the rapidly evolving DJ market sector. Under the direction of Silvio Zeppieri, Denon DJ will respond to the needs of the modern DJ by designing market-driven products, building on the widespread success of its acclaimed line of cutting-edge DJ tools. Additionally, Zeppieri will continue to work closely with Denon engineering and marketing teams to develop innovative value-added hardware and software enhancements, a program that Denon has always provided for its loyal customer base.

Over the past year, the company has launched several groundbreaking DJ products including the flagship DN-S5000 tabletop single-disc CD player, the DN-D4000 dual CD/MP3 player, and DN-S3000 tabletop CD/MP3 player. In addition, Denon DJ supported its end users with the unprecedented introduction of a series of value-added hardware and software enhancement plug-ins, offered free of charge, providing additional functionality to the
DN-D9000, DN-S5000, and DN-D4000. At this Winter NAMM Show, Denon is poised once again to rock the industry with the debut of its new DN-X1500 4-channel 12" mixer. Designed to complement its DN-S5000 and DN-S3000 tabletop CD/MP3 players, this new tabletop mixer features a built-in sampler, matrix switching, effects, and a USB port. The DN-X1500 offers an intuitive control surface that is adaptable to any application and suited to the diverse needs of turntablists and mobile DJs performing in clubs, bars, and an endless array of venues.

Commenting on Silvio Zeppieri’s promotion and the ongoing growth of Denon DJ, Stephen Baker stated, “Silvio has a rich history in the DJ market and audio industry. Working closely with our reps, retail partners, and customers, as well as our R & D department in Japan, Silvio is a major contributor in helping Denon develop innovative new products and programs to ensure our continued expansion in the coming years. We’re proud to have him as part of the Denon family.”

Silvio Zeppieri began his career at Denon in 1992 when he joined the company as a technical support representative for the consumer division. He was subsequently named to the position of Denon Technical Support Specialist. In addition, Silvio has kept in touch with his market as a working DJ for the past 20 years, greatly sought after in the tri-state New York region.