Rare collectors item! Unfortunately I could not find an "Audio" CD-R or CD-RW disc (with SCMS licensing code), and I was unable to test the recording function. Philips CDR-560 Mini Audio CD Recorder – Standalone Digital Recording System For sale is a Philips CDR-560, a compact standalone Audio CD Recorder. Introduced in 1998, the CDR-560 combines the convenience of a mini-sized Hi-Fi component with Philips' proven CD recording technology. It allows direct recording from analog or digital sources onto Audio CD-R and CD-RW media while also serving as a high-quality CD player. Its compact dimensions, excellent sound quality, and ease of use make it an ideal addition to any vintage Hi-Fi system or digital audio collection. Features Genuine Philips standalone Audio CD Recorder Compact mini-component design Audio CD, CD-R Audio and CD-RW Audio compatible Optical and coaxial digital inputs Coaxial digital output Analog line input/output Automatic track numbering CD finalizing and CD-RW erase functions Collector's Rarity ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10) The Philips CDR-560 is one of the more desirable compact CD recorders from the late 1990s. Its mini-format design, dependable recording quality, and limited production make it increasingly attractive to collectors of vintage digital Hi-Fi equipment. Description The Philips CDR-560 is a compact standalone Audio CD Recorder introduced in 1998. It was designed as a mini-width component (265 mm wide), making it ideal for compact Hi-Fi systems while still offering the same recording technology found in Philips' larger CD recorders. It records directly to Audio CD-R and Audio CD-RW discs from analog or digital sources and also functions as a high-quality CD player. Main Specifications Manufactured: 1998 Type: Standalone Audio CD Recorder / CD Player Format: Audio CD, CD-R Audio, CD-RW Audio Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Dynamic range: 95 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.0056% Analog line input/output Digital inputs: Optical (Toslink) and Coaxial Digital outputs: Coaxial Automatic track numbering CD finalizing CD-RW erase function Dimensions: 265 × 75 × 305 mm Weight: 2.6 kg Sound Quality The CDR-560 is known for: Clean and detailed CD playback Excellent digital recording quality Compact design without sacrificing performance Optical and coaxial digital recording capability Simple and reliable operation Like other Philips consumer CD recorders, it requires Audio CD-R or Audio CD-RW discs for recording because of the SCMS copy-management system. Standard computer data CD-R discs cannot normally be used for recording. How Rare Is It? Collector's Rarity: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10) The Philips CDR-560 is considered fairly uncommon today because: It was produced for only a short period. It was marketed as a compact mini-component rather than a full-size Hi-Fi unit.