Older music was better in terms of "loudness wars". Google that term if you are not familiar. A lot of the new music (though the trend is...
I often wonder what happened to the army of fresh young engineers at Sony that were creating all sorts of masterpieces. By the early 2000's they...
I didn't know either. Just a format that combines the worst of both worlds in my opinion. Tons to go wrong. Digital tape always reminds me of the...
Big_Paul is right. So much of what is available is worn out junk by now. But one can still have success buying certain non desirable odd models......
Good discussion. I refrain from contributing because I tend to pontificate on the subject. I am aware that my opinions may not be appreciated or...
It is often difficult to obtain service manuals even for big name brand "Discman" players. Google is the best place to start though. But in...
Make and model of CD player. You should start a new thread over in the Discmans, Minidisc, DCC and other players section asking for help.
Preferably in the USA as well. Since shipping boxes over to Europe and back will get mighty expensive. There are some on e-bay that are constantly...
Thank you for posting this 1972 brochure. Now I can see the price of the Sony CF-550 at last! As per the "Dollar Yen Exchange Rate - Historical...
I like the idea of improving speakers and bass in boomboxes. This reminds me to do a deep dive search for others who have done this and what their...
I like your dedication to old audio devices :thumbsup: The Sony Vaio looks great. I remember well the "Vaio" ads and high prices associated with...
Always good to see a battery replacement guide for old devices :thumbsup: I was dimly aware of some (maybe most) early digital audio products...
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Several years ago I came across this video which was the first time I had seen or heard of new battery possibilities: Sony Discman DIY 3D Printed...
Yes the e-bay seller is called wickedkraft and is located in Singapore. (They also have a BP-5 battery for the D-35 /D-350 and D-311 which...
I will throw in the remote control and receiver eye for free. And drop the price $30 down to $420US + the shipping. Just post a reply here to this...
Okay I just put it down to $240. I am flexible with the price and open to trades too.
Sony D-555 with case and AC wall adapter. Also comes with the usual 2 old original dead lead acid batteries. I helped ElectronicsDIY on e-bay with...
Sony D303 Discman. The 3 SMD electrolytic capacitors replaced with Nichicon audio caps. Spindle Motor replaced. Old thread with details of the...
Sony D-350 / D-35 Discman with case and external 2AA battery holder gondola. All 12 hole-through capacitors replaced with Nichicon and Elna audio...
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