Technics - SL-P8 (rare piece) CD player
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A rare piece in decent condition. The remote control is from Technics, from the same period, it works perfectly but it is not the original one that belongs to the item.
Description
The Technics SL-P8 is a first-generation compact disc player released around 1983–1984, when CD technology was still new and premium.
High-end model for its time (early digital audio era)
Built in Japan with solid, heavy construction
Features a front-loading tray with viewing window (you can see the disc spinning)
Includes remote control (quite advanced for early CD players)
Notable feature: pitch control (±6%), extremely rare for CD players
It was considered a feature-rich and technically advanced player compared to many early competitors
Main Specifications
DAC: 16-bit (Technics AN6806)
Frequency response: 4 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Dynamic range: ~96 dB
THD (distortion): ~0.003%
Channel separation: ~90 dB
Programming: up to 32 tracks
Outputs: RCA line out + headphone jack
Power consumption: 35 W
Weight: ~6.1 kg
A rare piece in decent condition. The remote control is from Technics, from the same period, it works perfectly but it is not the original one that belongs to the item.
Description
The Technics SL-P8 is a first-generation compact disc player released around 1983–1984, when CD technology was still new and premium.
High-end model for its time (early digital audio era)
Built in Japan with solid, heavy construction
Features a front-loading tray with viewing window (you can see the disc spinning)
Includes remote control (quite advanced for early CD players)
Notable feature: pitch control (±6%), extremely rare for CD players
It was considered a feature-rich and technically advanced player compared to many early competitors
Main Specifications
DAC: 16-bit (Technics AN6806)
Frequency response: 4 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Dynamic range: ~96 dB
THD (distortion): ~0.003%
Channel separation: ~90 dB
Programming: up to 32 tracks
Outputs: RCA line out + headphone jack
Power consumption: 35 W
Weight: ~6.1 kg
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Technics
Model
SL-P8 (rare piece)
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord, Remote control
Serial Number
DK3L07A137
Year of manufacture
1983
Weight
6.1 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
