Aristona - CD 1471 CD player

Aristona CD1471 – Vintage Philips CD Player – TDA1541A DAC – 1987

Offered here is the Aristona CD1471, a classic Philips-engineered Compact Disc player from 1987. Sold under the Aristona brand, this model is the equivalent of the Philips CD471 and incorporates some of Philips' most respected digital audio technology from the golden age of Compact Disc development.

The CD1471 features the legendary Philips TDA1541A 16-bit DAC, the renowned CDM-4/19 swing-arm laser mechanism, and Philips' advanced 4-times oversampling digital filter technology. These components have earned an outstanding reputation among collectors and audiophiles for their reliability, engineering quality, and highly musical sound reproduction.

Today, Philips players equipped with the TDA1541A DAC and robust transport are considered among the most desirable vintage CD players ever produced.

Features & Specifications

Model: Aristona CD1471
Equivalent Philips Model: Philips CD471
Manufacturer: Philips / Aristona
Year of Manufacture: 1987
Type: Compact Disc Player

Digital Audio Section

• Philips TDA1541A 16-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter
• Philips SAA7220P/A Digital Filter
• 4x Oversampling Technology
• Full Digital Sound Processing

Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 96 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB
• Channel Separation: 90 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003%

Controls & Functions

• Track Programming
• Repeat Playback
• Pause Function
• Search Function
• Track Skip Controls
• Track/Time Display

Connections

• Stereo RCA Analogue Outputs
• Front Panel Headphone Output

Design & Construction

• Full-width hi-fi component chassis
• Fluorescent display
• Linear skate loading drawer mechanism
• Philips swing-arm optical transport technology
• Elegant late-1980s industrial design

Historical Background

The Aristona CD1471 belongs to Philips' highly successful second generation of Compact Disc players. Introduced during the rapid growth of digital audio in the late 1980s, it benefited from several years of Philips' experience as co-developer of the Compact Disc format.

Unlike many later mass-market CD players, the CD1471 was built around the celebrated TDA1541A DAC and the highly reliable mechanism.

The TDA1541A converter has achieved near-legendary status among audio enthusiasts thanks to its smooth, natural, and highly engaging musical presentation.

Condition

This Aristona CD1471 is presented in very good condition considering its age.

The front panel, display window, controls, and cabinet remain well preserved with only minor signs of normal use. The player retains its original appearance and clearly demonstrates the quality of Philips engineering from the late 1980s.

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Collectable & Practical Value

Vintage Philips CD players featuring the TDA1541A DAC and robust mechanisms have become increasingly sought after by collectors and audiophiles worldwide.

Their combination of robust construction, historical importance, serviceability, and renowned sound quality makes them some of the most desirable vintage digital audio components available today.

The Aristona CD1471 offers an excellent opportunity to acquire one of these highly respected Philips-based designs in excellent condition.

Shipping

Worldwide tracked and insured shipping according to Catawiki guidelines.

Seller's Story

We are a highly specialised company based in the Netherlands, offering high-quality audio and electronic equipment throughout Europe — generally through Catawiki.