Philips - FA660 / FT690 / CD604 Hi-fi set - Multiple models

Philips FA660 – Integrated Stereo Amplifier
The Philips FA660 is a solid, reliable hifi amplifier from the renowned 600-series, built in Japan at Marantz. With its tight, no-nonsense 90s design, this amplifier delivers a surprisingly warm and dynamic sound. Thanks to the built-in phono stage, this amp is the perfect base for vinyl lovers, but it also offers more than enough connections for your CD player, streamer or cassette deck.

Key features:
Phono input: Directly connect your turntable without a separate preamp.
Source Direct function: Bypasses the tone control for the most pure, undistorted audio signal.
Robust build quality: Typical Philips quality with a straightforward interface.

A reliable and crack-free vintage amplifier with a warm, musical tone.

Philips FT690 – Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner
The Philips FT690, a precise digital synthesizer tuner also built in Japan. This radio excels in ease of use and offers excellent signal reception. With the clear display you can see at a glance which frequency you are tuned to, and thanks to the preset stations you switch between your favorite radio stations in no time.

Key features:
Quartz Drive / Digital Synthesizer: Ensures a very stable tuning without drift.
Preset keys: Room to store all your favorite FM and AM stations directly.
Display: Clear and legible digital display with signal-strength indicator.

Philips CD604 – Compact Disc Player
The legendary multibit 'Twin DAC' sound from the CD pioneer.

The Philips CD604 is an absolute favorite among audiophiles and vintage enthusiasts. In contrast to later 'Bitstream' models, this player is equipped with Philips' renowned 16-bit Twin DAC (Dual DAC) architecture, powered by the iconic TDA1543 chipset in combination with a 4x oversampling digital filter. This yields an unmatched warm, analog and 'musical' sound that you rarely hear with modern players.

Together with the indestructible CDM-4/19 swing-arm mechanism – known for its lightning-fast performance and effortless reading of scratched CDs or CD-Rs – this is a player built for eternity.

Key features:
Twin DAC Multibit Technology: Dual TDA1543 digital-to-analog converters for that beloved, full and detailed vintage sound.
CDM-4/19 Mechanism: One of the most reliable and sought-after laser mechanisms ever made.
Digital Coaxial Output: Ideal to connect the player as a high-quality transport to a modern external DAC.
Features: Equipped with Shuffle, Repeat, Program and a headphone jack.

Technical specifications:

Philips FA660 (Integrated Amplifier)
This is a powerful and stable amplifier from the 600-series, produced around 1990.
Output power: 2 x 55 Watts RMS into 8 Ohm
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ~0.05%
Inputs: Phono (MM), CD, Aux, Tuner, Tape 1 (In/Out), Tape 2 (In/Out)
Extra features: Source Direct switch, Loudness function, Balance, Bass and Treble controls. Suitable for remote control (if the system bus is connected).
Dimensions: 420 x 280 x 118 mm (standard hifi width)

Philips FT690 (FM/AM Stereo Tuner)
A digital synthesizer tuner that matches the FA660 and CD604 in design and width.
Type: Quartz Drive Digital Synthesizer Tuner
Reception bands: FM (VHF) and AM (MW)
FM tuning range: 87.5 to 108 MHz
Preset stations: Memory space for 30 stations
Display: Digital display showing the frequency and LED signal-strength indicator
Connections: Coaxial FM antenna input (75 Ohm), AM terminals, analog line-out (RCA)

Philips CD604 (Compact Disc Player)
Produced in 1991 in Belgium, a legendary model because of the specific DAC chipset.
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): Philips TDA1543 (16-bit Twin DAC / Dual DAC) with 4x oversampling filter
CD Mechanism / Laser: Philips CDM-4/19 (Swing-arm mechanism)
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N): 90 dB
Dynamic range: 80 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.05%
Analog Output: Stereo RCA (Line output 2V)
Digital Output: Coaxial (S/PDIF RCA) – ideal to stream to a modern external DAC!
Extras: Headphone output (6.3mm jack) with its own volume control on the front.
Dimensions: 420 x 280 x 104 mm

The hi-fi set is carefully and securely packaged and insured for shipping.