CD players with Vintage Setups
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Early = 1983 more or less.
CD launched right on the cusp of the trend from silver to black so silver is a bit harder to find in a good vintage machine. There are actually some very good BPC players from that period, don't look like much from outside but you open it up and find nice swingarm pickups and TDA1540 or TDA1541 DAC's.
John
CD launched right on the cusp of the trend from silver to black so silver is a bit harder to find in a good vintage machine. There are actually some very good BPC players from that period, don't look like much from outside but you open it up and find nice swingarm pickups and TDA1540 or TDA1541 DAC's.
John
guiller
Toscaninichus Australis
In my main rig I use a recent (silver faced) CDP made by Astin Trew. In my bedroom system I use a vintage CDP, a Denon DCD-1650G (Japanese internal market, corresponding to an upgraded version of the DCD-2650). The front panel finish is champagne with wooden side panels:
http://audio-database.com/DENON-COLUMBIA/player/dcd-1650g-e.html
It is a very fine sounding CDP, and I have kept it for that reason. It also blends well with my silver faced Nikko Beta 2 preamp and Nikko Alpha 2 power amp (with big meters). I like a lot the sound of the entire setup (speakers are AR-3's).
http://audio-database.com/DENON-COLUMBIA/player/dcd-1650g-e.html
It is a very fine sounding CDP, and I have kept it for that reason. It also blends well with my silver faced Nikko Beta 2 preamp and Nikko Alpha 2 power amp (with big meters). I like a lot the sound of the entire setup (speakers are AR-3's).
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In vintage system #1 I use a Technics CD player which is much too old and will not play any CDRs. I will eventually replace it.
In Vintage Sysytem #2 I use an NEC TOTL (forgot model #) for it's time and it seems to be holding up well.
I've seen expensive modern CD players with silver faces. Too pricey for my means though to use with a vintage system.
In Vintage Sysytem #2 I use an NEC TOTL (forgot model #) for it's time and it seems to be holding up well.
I've seen expensive modern CD players with silver faces. Too pricey for my means though to use with a vintage system.
cnh2
Super Member
I tend to use players from the late 80s and early 90s. Most earlier players need some attention and are sometimes priced too high. Whereas their successors (which aren't that bad) can be had for almost nothing!
See below:
JVC-XL311, and a
Sony CDP XE400
Both less than 25 shipped on ebay. And both in working order!
IMO, sound "good enough" on vintage gear which is generally less affected by cheap CDP sound as many units tend to be on the "warmer" side of things.
cnh2
See below:
JVC-XL311, and a
Sony CDP XE400
Both less than 25 shipped on ebay. And both in working order!
IMO, sound "good enough" on vintage gear which is generally less affected by cheap CDP sound as many units tend to be on the "warmer" side of things.
cnh2
Maicobmw
Well-Known Member
I use a Rotel RDV-1060 dvd player for one of my main cd players, at least partially because it has a nice overall look and a silver face that blends fairly well with vintage gear. It also has an audio section that is well regarded, and can be had for low dough on the used market.
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goldwax
dozy ming-mong
Currently using this universal player (Onkyo DV-SP506):
It replaced this one (Yamaha DV-S5860, currently relegated to playing DVDs on my TV) because the latter doesn't have FF/RW buttons on the faceplate, and I hate having to rely on the remote (I'm an active listener!):
Both players are around five years old and I bought them as NOS closeouts--$40 for the Yamaha and $120 for the Onkyo.
It replaced this one (Yamaha DV-S5860, currently relegated to playing DVDs on my TV) because the latter doesn't have FF/RW buttons on the faceplate, and I hate having to rely on the remote (I'm an active listener!):
Both players are around five years old and I bought them as NOS closeouts--$40 for the Yamaha and $120 for the Onkyo.
charles 1973
Super Member
Denon had some great looking and sounding CDP's in 1988, but had some issue's with the pick-up, and the drawer. My 1500II from 88 sounds every bit as good as my 17 year newer 1920 SACD/DVD universal Player. While not what I'd consider high end SQ today. My friends pioneer elite pd-9 for $1,500 list beat them, as I expected, but mostly with respect to imaging/sounstage and perhaps inner detail. In other respects the 1500II sounds comparable.
catch 22 - we are talking 16 bit 44khz models right?
The older stuff had better drives, but they didnt always do well producing a faithful analog signal like the artist intended.
the new stuff has it down a lot better, but the mechanicals are junk - pretty much any cd player made in the last 10 years is considered disposable - to the point that you are better off getting a red laser DVD player (read: non blue ray) and even then, todays red laser dvd players are junk....
fwiw, vintage, middle age or new stuff, I tend to stick with the 6 disk cartridged pioneers as they seem pretty bulletproof and for that matter, early-mid 90's technics tape decks. BPC both, but the former is the nadir for drive mechanicals and the latter is about as good as it got 'over the counter' for analog tape.
dont get me wrong, I have closets full of others, but performance wise....
The older stuff had better drives, but they didnt always do well producing a faithful analog signal like the artist intended.
the new stuff has it down a lot better, but the mechanicals are junk - pretty much any cd player made in the last 10 years is considered disposable - to the point that you are better off getting a red laser DVD player (read: non blue ray) and even then, todays red laser dvd players are junk....
fwiw, vintage, middle age or new stuff, I tend to stick with the 6 disk cartridged pioneers as they seem pretty bulletproof and for that matter, early-mid 90's technics tape decks. BPC both, but the former is the nadir for drive mechanicals and the latter is about as good as it got 'over the counter' for analog tape.
dont get me wrong, I have closets full of others, but performance wise....
Raccoon1400
Super Member
I am using a cambridge audio D500 SE, and it is great. A little more recent. I don't trust earlier players.
The only thing it doesn't have that I want is volume on the remote.
The only thing it doesn't have that I want is volume on the remote.
I have a plethora of plastic in disc players. A couple Sonys, Marantz, Pioneer, Panasonic, Fisher, Sharp, Technics, Teac. A few of them are changers, some have remotes, some read CD/R. The Sony and Sharp mechanisms are poor quality. The Technics, Panasonic, and Teac are clones, and the Marantz, Fisher, and Pioneer are decent, considering they are mostly genuine injection molded disposium.
dragonhead00
Well-Known Member
I use a not so vintage Philips DVP642 slim dvd player that plays every tenth dvd, but plays cds nicely. Looks at home atop my Technics cassette players.
Catcher10
Prog-tastic!
My Sony CDP-302 purchased new in '84........Just recently gave it a good cleaning, relubed all the tray pole glides and a couple pulley wheels. Seems to be tracking better than ever right now.
It does for some reason have trouble reading some newer CD's. But older issued CD's and CD-R it reads fine.
I have always loved this CDP......very well built, nothing cheesy about it.
It does for some reason have trouble reading some newer CD's. But older issued CD's and CD-R it reads fine.
I have always loved this CDP......very well built, nothing cheesy about it.
LeeVing
Addicted Member
I found a nice Pioneer DVL-919 which is a DVD/LD player
(1) DVD/LD/LD-G/Video CD/CD/CD-G/CDV Full Compatible Playback
(2) High Quality Sound 96kHz/24-bit D/A Converter
96kHz/24-bit DAC wide-band technology is applied to offer superb 24-bit resolution, and sampling at a rate of up to 96kHz to
exhibit a superior hi-response and perfect reproduction of the original sound quality of 96kHz/24bit data recorded DVD discs.
(3) 10bit High Accuracy NTSC Encoder & 10bit Video DAC IC
The NTSC Encoder and Video DAC (digital to analogue converter) IC will provide a consistent D/A conversion process of 10bit
video data into equivalent analogue signals to result in a high picture quality.
(4) Legato Link Conversion
The CD and DVD recording process cuts off signals bellow 16 and 20-bits, increasing quantization noise and creating a jagged
waveform, so that the reproduced sound is different from the original. The built in a Legato Link Conversion processor will restore
the lost signals by expanding the original waveform using DVD/CD data. This expands dynamic range up to an audible level,
smoothening waveforms to restore fidelity to the original sound, in all of its naturalism and subtlety.
(5) Two LSIs for High Quality Picture and Sound
By inheriting Pioneer's State-of-the-Art technologies applied in its flagship model DVD-Video player, the DV-S9, a high quality
picture and sound will be assured.
Viter-bi RF Decoder
The data processing LSI contains Pioneer's original error correction system to improve correcting ability up to a maximum 1/
several-hundred data error level, by using statically analysed parameters through RF (Radio Frequency) data reading.
AV1 Chip MPEG Decoder
The AV1 Chip MPEG Decoder combines the MPEG2 decoder and audio decoder into a single chip resulting to reproduction of a
hi-quality picture and audio with no interference to analogue signals.
(6) Other Features
Digital Accurate Servo for a stable playback
Self-Light-Up GUI Remote Controller with One-Touch Jog/Shuttle Control
Video Noise Reduction
FL Dimmer
Virtual Dolby Surround (certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc.)
Component Video Output Terminal
DTS (Digital Theatre System) Digital Audio Output Terminal
Automatic Digital Audio Output Switching
Automatic 96kHz/48kHz Output Switching
Transfer Rate Indication
Condition Memory & Replay Memory
Quick-Turn Both-Side Playback for LD
Frame and Field Step Play
(1) DVD/LD/LD-G/Video CD/CD/CD-G/CDV Full Compatible Playback
(2) High Quality Sound 96kHz/24-bit D/A Converter
96kHz/24-bit DAC wide-band technology is applied to offer superb 24-bit resolution, and sampling at a rate of up to 96kHz to
exhibit a superior hi-response and perfect reproduction of the original sound quality of 96kHz/24bit data recorded DVD discs.
(3) 10bit High Accuracy NTSC Encoder & 10bit Video DAC IC
The NTSC Encoder and Video DAC (digital to analogue converter) IC will provide a consistent D/A conversion process of 10bit
video data into equivalent analogue signals to result in a high picture quality.
(4) Legato Link Conversion
The CD and DVD recording process cuts off signals bellow 16 and 20-bits, increasing quantization noise and creating a jagged
waveform, so that the reproduced sound is different from the original. The built in a Legato Link Conversion processor will restore
the lost signals by expanding the original waveform using DVD/CD data. This expands dynamic range up to an audible level,
smoothening waveforms to restore fidelity to the original sound, in all of its naturalism and subtlety.
(5) Two LSIs for High Quality Picture and Sound
By inheriting Pioneer's State-of-the-Art technologies applied in its flagship model DVD-Video player, the DV-S9, a high quality
picture and sound will be assured.
Viter-bi RF Decoder
The data processing LSI contains Pioneer's original error correction system to improve correcting ability up to a maximum 1/
several-hundred data error level, by using statically analysed parameters through RF (Radio Frequency) data reading.
AV1 Chip MPEG Decoder
The AV1 Chip MPEG Decoder combines the MPEG2 decoder and audio decoder into a single chip resulting to reproduction of a
hi-quality picture and audio with no interference to analogue signals.
(6) Other Features
Digital Accurate Servo for a stable playback
Self-Light-Up GUI Remote Controller with One-Touch Jog/Shuttle Control
Video Noise Reduction
FL Dimmer
Virtual Dolby Surround (certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc.)
Component Video Output Terminal
DTS (Digital Theatre System) Digital Audio Output Terminal
Automatic Digital Audio Output Switching
Automatic 96kHz/48kHz Output Switching
Transfer Rate Indication
Condition Memory & Replay Memory
Quick-Turn Both-Side Playback for LD
Frame and Field Step Play
sleepyweasel
Well-Known Member
I like my magnavox(musical concepts) cdb........too bad it isn't silver faced:scratch2:
