Technics - SL-P550 'Class AA' CD player
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The Technics SL-P550 ‘Class AA’ CD player, made in Japan in 1988–1989, is in excellent physical condition, tested and working, and includes a power cord.
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Technics SL-P550 Class AA Stereo CD Player (Made in Japan)
If you’re looking for a classic, Japanese-made CD player that remains a benchmark for its warm, analog-like sound signature, the Technics SL-P550 is a true gem on the market. Introduced in 1988, this upper-midrange model hails from an era when manufacturers spared no expense on precision transport mechanisms or legendary Burr-Brown DAC chips.
Why Choose This CD Player?
• Legendary Burr-Brown DAC & Class AA Circuitry: Equipped with dual (one per channel) 18-bit Burr-Brown PCM56P-J digital-to-analog converters and Technics’ signature Class AA output stage, delivering an astonishingly natural, detailed, and fatigue-free soundstage.
• Lightning-Fast Linear Motor Transport: The SOAD60A optical pickup and high-speed linear motor mechanism read discs almost instantaneously and jump to selected tracks without delay.
• Separated Power Supplies & Audiophile Components: Digital and analog circuits are fed by separate power supply sections, built internally with select audiophile-grade capacitors (such as Elna Cerafine and Nichicon Muse).
• Digital Output Flexibility: Alongside standard analog RCA outputs, it features a coaxial digital output, allowing seamless integration with a modern external DAC or digital amplifier.
• Rich Features & Iconic Display: The large, multi-function fluorescent (FL) display includes a peak level meter and track calendar, complemented by a direct-access numeric keypad, variable headphone output, and tape-recording aids (Edit Guide, Auto Peak Search).
Technical Specifications:
• Type: Stereo Compact Disc Player (18-bit, 4× oversampling)
• Year of Manufacture: 1988–1989 (Made in Japan)
• D/A Converter: 2 × Burr-Brown PCM56P-J (18-bit) + YM3404B digital filter
• Transport / Laser Pickup: Technics / Panasonic SOAD60A (linear motor mechanism)
• Frequency Response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
• Dynamic Range: 98 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): 105 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.004%
• Channel Separation: > 96 dB
• Outputs: Standard Analog RCA (2 V), Coaxial Digital Output, 6.3 mm (1/4") variable headphone jack
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 102 × 330 mm
• Weight: 4.8 kg
Technics SL-P550 Class AA Stereo CD Player (Made in Japan)
If you’re looking for a classic, Japanese-made CD player that remains a benchmark for its warm, analog-like sound signature, the Technics SL-P550 is a true gem on the market. Introduced in 1988, this upper-midrange model hails from an era when manufacturers spared no expense on precision transport mechanisms or legendary Burr-Brown DAC chips.
Why Choose This CD Player?
• Legendary Burr-Brown DAC & Class AA Circuitry: Equipped with dual (one per channel) 18-bit Burr-Brown PCM56P-J digital-to-analog converters and Technics’ signature Class AA output stage, delivering an astonishingly natural, detailed, and fatigue-free soundstage.
• Lightning-Fast Linear Motor Transport: The SOAD60A optical pickup and high-speed linear motor mechanism read discs almost instantaneously and jump to selected tracks without delay.
• Separated Power Supplies & Audiophile Components: Digital and analog circuits are fed by separate power supply sections, built internally with select audiophile-grade capacitors (such as Elna Cerafine and Nichicon Muse).
• Digital Output Flexibility: Alongside standard analog RCA outputs, it features a coaxial digital output, allowing seamless integration with a modern external DAC or digital amplifier.
• Rich Features & Iconic Display: The large, multi-function fluorescent (FL) display includes a peak level meter and track calendar, complemented by a direct-access numeric keypad, variable headphone output, and tape-recording aids (Edit Guide, Auto Peak Search).
Technical Specifications:
• Type: Stereo Compact Disc Player (18-bit, 4× oversampling)
• Year of Manufacture: 1988–1989 (Made in Japan)
• D/A Converter: 2 × Burr-Brown PCM56P-J (18-bit) + YM3404B digital filter
• Transport / Laser Pickup: Technics / Panasonic SOAD60A (linear motor mechanism)
• Frequency Response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
• Dynamic Range: 98 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): 105 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.004%
• Channel Separation: > 96 dB
• Outputs: Standard Analog RCA (2 V), Coaxial Digital Output, 6.3 mm (1/4") variable headphone jack
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 102 × 330 mm
• Weight: 4.8 kg
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Technics
Model
SL-P550 'Class AA'
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Weight
4.8 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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