OMG: I've got twins!

Local thrift store had two Sony CDP-701ES CD players. I bought them both. I think my thrift store tendancies are becoming a probelm, but I thought I'd share with y'all who probably have a much better idea what these are....

Fantastically built -- they weigh 25.5 pounds EACH and are completely covered in 4mm+ thick solid sheets of anodized aluminum. inside reveals caps that are bigger than many of my amps. The controls and the feel are unlike anything I have felt. They are nearly in perfect cosmetic and functional condition as well (with the help of my friend mr. acetone on the tops).

I saw this info about them: http://www.thevintageknob.org/DAD/C...S/CDP701ES.html

So, these have build dates from 1984 -- are these still considered hi-quality equipement even by today's standards? What made these unit worth $1500 retail, and hwat technlogy has improved since? Just curious if I found something interesting or not. Love to hear your comments eitherway.


Thanks.
dew.


http://www.dew042.org/audiokarma/sonytwins002.jpg
http://www.dew042.org/audiokarma/sonytwins003.jpg
http://www.dew042.org/audiokarma/sonytwins004.jpg

thanks for the images dew!

I'll update the TVK page today adding a link to this page.

What made the 701ES so expensive then, was that it was the first "super-player" (along a couple of others). But, then, all 1st gen' CD players were quite expensive!
I sure wish I could give a listen to a 701ES and see where it would stand next to my (two) X777ES!


[edit: done, link is on here: http://www.thevintageknob.org/DAD/CDP701ES/CDP701ES.html]