Technics Vintage CD-speler - Philips CDM-4/19 loopwerk - SL-P202A CD player





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Technics SL-P202A vintage CD player from 1988, built with the Philips CDM-4/19 mechanism; in excellent physical condition, tested and working, includes power cord.
Description from the seller
Description:
The Technics SL-P202A is a reliable vintage CD player from 1988, praised for its solid Japanese build quality and musical performance. What makes this particular model unique is that Technics used the legendary Philips CDM-4/19 mechanism, one of the most durable and smoothly reading laser systems ever made. This ensures an exceptionally long lifespan and dependable operation.
Key Specifications:
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): Equipped with an 18-bit linear resolution with 4x oversampling for a very detailed and warm audio reproduction, characteristic of high-quality audio from that era.
- Frequency Response: Extremely linear from 2 Hz to 20 kHz, guaranteeing accurate reproduction of the full audio spectrum.
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 96 dB, providing a very quiet background without audible noise, making the music clear and pure.
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Only 0.005% at 1 kHz, indicating very low distortion and high sound quality.
- Dynamic Range: 96 dB, for a wide range of sound levels from the softest passages to the loudest peaks.
- Output Voltage: Standard 2V line-out via RCA, compatible with most amplifiers and receivers.
- Dimensions & Weight: 430 x 92 x 274 mm (standard hi-fi width) with a weight of 3.6 kg, underscoring its robust build quality.
Convenient Features:
- Music Scan: Automatically plays the first 15 seconds of each track to quickly locate a song, ideal for discovering new music or finding specific tracks on a CD.
- Random & Repeat: Ability to shuffle playback or repeat tracks/the entire CD for flexible listening experiences.
This Technics SL-P202A is an excellent choice for vintage audio enthusiasts looking for a reliable and musical CD player with a legendary mechanism.
Fully serviced and cleaned.
Will be packed with the utmost care for shipping.
Seller's Story
Description:
The Technics SL-P202A is a reliable vintage CD player from 1988, praised for its solid Japanese build quality and musical performance. What makes this particular model unique is that Technics used the legendary Philips CDM-4/19 mechanism, one of the most durable and smoothly reading laser systems ever made. This ensures an exceptionally long lifespan and dependable operation.
Key Specifications:
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): Equipped with an 18-bit linear resolution with 4x oversampling for a very detailed and warm audio reproduction, characteristic of high-quality audio from that era.
- Frequency Response: Extremely linear from 2 Hz to 20 kHz, guaranteeing accurate reproduction of the full audio spectrum.
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 96 dB, providing a very quiet background without audible noise, making the music clear and pure.
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Only 0.005% at 1 kHz, indicating very low distortion and high sound quality.
- Dynamic Range: 96 dB, for a wide range of sound levels from the softest passages to the loudest peaks.
- Output Voltage: Standard 2V line-out via RCA, compatible with most amplifiers and receivers.
- Dimensions & Weight: 430 x 92 x 274 mm (standard hi-fi width) with a weight of 3.6 kg, underscoring its robust build quality.
Convenient Features:
- Music Scan: Automatically plays the first 15 seconds of each track to quickly locate a song, ideal for discovering new music or finding specific tracks on a CD.
- Random & Repeat: Ability to shuffle playback or repeat tracks/the entire CD for flexible listening experiences.
This Technics SL-P202A is an excellent choice for vintage audio enthusiasts looking for a reliable and musical CD player with a legendary mechanism.
Fully serviced and cleaned.
Will be packed with the utmost care for shipping.

