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Sony CDP-555ESD – ES Series High-End Compact Disc Player

The Sony CDP-555ESD is one of Sony’s most respected early high-end CD players, belonging to the prestigious ES (Elevated Standard) series. Built during the golden age of Sony digital audio engineering, it is known for its exceptional construction, audiophile-grade components, and highly musical sound signature. It was engineered to deliver stable digital playback with extremely low jitter and precise D/A conversion.

Specifications
	•	Format: Compact Disc (CD) digital audio player
	•	DAC: Dual 18-bit PCM58P-K converters (Burr-Brown)
	•	Digital Filter: 8× oversampling
	•	Frequency Response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
	•	Signal-to-Noise Ratio: approx. 118 dB
	•	Dynamic Range: approx. 98 dB
	•	THD: approx. 0.003%
	•	Outputs: Analog RCA line out, coaxial digital out
	•	Dimensions: Approx. 430 × 125 × 370 mm
	•	Weight: Approx. 13–14 kg (massive ES chassis)

Key Features
	•	Premium ES-series construction with copper-plated chassis and vibration-damped frame
	•	Dual Burr-Brown PCM58P-K DACs for smooth, natural, high-resolution sound
	•	Extremely robust power supply and discrete analog output stage
	•	High-rigidity transport mechanism for stable, low-noise disc reading
	•	Early-generation Sony ES digital engineering—built to last decades

accessories
　　・　200V to 100V voltage converter and adapter plug

Value
The Sony CDP-555ESD is considered one of the most collectible and best-sounding vintage Sony CD players. Its dual Burr-Brown DAC design, tank-like build quality, and historical significance place it among the top ES-series CD players. Audiophiles highly value this model for its warm yet detailed sound signature and long-term reliability. Well-maintained units remain in strong demand, and clean examples are regarded as reference-level vintage digital sources.


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Very good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Hi-fi set - Power cord, + Extra item (see description)

Sony - CDP-555ESD – ES Series High-End Compact Disc Player Hi-fi set

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