Hi Im new and i currently looking for a high end Discman, i found two options but i dont know what to do. Perhaps some could advice me. -On one hand i have a sony D555 with original DC adaptor and leather case but it doesnt work, the player spin the disk but does not read TOC (i guess it the famous faulty gear but im not sure) -On the other i have a fully serviced sony D303 in perfectly working order but no accesories only a non original DC adaptor. Aesthetically both are a 9/10. im afraid that the D555 could have something more brooken., since the D303 could be a secure purchase. The price is the same in both machines 350 euros plus shipping
D-555 is a better 'deal' but it will need at least two SMD headphone-coupling capacitors exchanged and middle gear removed/cleaned/relubed. If not lucky, there might be more Restored D-303 is a safer choice, especially if the spindle motor had been exchanged for a new one and Discman then re-calibrated
Yeah and the 303 is a trusted seller i bought him a D6C serviced and in perfect condition it almost looked like it was from the 80s
