Funai - CD4600 CD player

Funai CD-4600 – a rare early CD player, Made in Japan

Rare Funai CD-4600 from the early CD era of the 1980s, Made in Japan. An interesting device from the early days of digital audio technology, which is now offered only rarely.

Technically noteworthy: The CD-4600 uses a Sony KSS-123A laser/readout unit; electronics are listed as Sony CX20152 / CX23035. Despite Funai being positioned at a relatively affordable price point at the time, the unit is surprisingly solid and well built.

What stands out most are the unusual front-loading mechanism and the distinctive large control panel for track jump, search, Play/Pause and Stop. Analog stereo Cinch output (Line Out).

Specifications:
Funai CD-4600 · Made in Japan · 220 V / 50 Hz · 17 W
Dimensions: approx. 35 × 25 × 7 cm (W × D × H)

Visually, in very good condition for its age, see photos. A now-rare piece of Japanese hi-fi and CD history – interesting for collectors of early CD players and vintage hi-fi.