Rare collectible item. Unfortunately I could not find an "Audio" CD-R or CD-RW disc (with SCMS licensing code), and I was unable to test the recording function. Philips CDR570 Audio CD Recorder Description The Philips CDR570 is a standalone Audio CD Recorder manufactured between 1999 and 2000. It was one of Philips' consumer CD recorders designed specifically for recording audio onto CD-R Audio and CD-RW Audio discs, while also functioning as a high-quality CD player. As one of the inventors of the Compact Disc format, Philips incorporated its own recording technology into this model, making it a popular choice for home music recording and vinyl archiving. Unlike a computer CD burner, the CDR570 is designed for hi-fi systems and allows recording directly from analog or digital sources. Main Specifications Manufactured: 1999–2000 Made by: Philips Type: Standalone Audio CD Recorder / CD Player Compatible media: Audio CD CD-R Audio CD-RW Audio Frequency response: 2 Hz – 22 kHz Dynamic range: 95 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB Channel separation: 100 dB THD: 0.0033% Analog line input/output Digital optical input/output Digital coaxial input/output Recording level adjustment Automatic track numbering CD finalizing and CD-RW erase functions Dimensions: 264 × 86 × 305 mm Weight: 4 kg Sound Quality The CDR570 is known for: Excellent digital playback quality Very clean analog-to-digital recording Optical and coaxial digital connectivity Low distortion Easy recording from turntables (when used with a phono preamp), cassette decks, MiniDisc, or other CD players How Rare Is It? Collector's Rarity: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7.5/10) The Philips CDR570 is moderately uncommon today because: Standalone consumer CD recorders were produced for only a limited period before computer CD burners became widespread. While it is not one of the rarest Philips CD recorders, it is appreciated by collectors of late-1990s digital audio equipment. For sale is a Philips CDR570 Audio CD Recorder, a classic standalone home CD recorder designed for high-quality digital recording and playback. It also functions as a high-performance CD player with excellent sound quality and multiple digital connections. Features Genuine Philips standalone CD recorder Audio CD, CD-R Audio and CD-RW Audio compatible Analog and digital recording Optical and coaxial digital inputs/outputs Automatic track numbering Recording level adjustment CD finalizing and CD-RW erase functions High-quality 24-bit audio circuitry Collector's Rarity ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7.5/10) The Philips CDR570 represents an interesting chapter in home digital audio history, when dedicated CD recorders offered an easy way to archive vinyl records, cassette tapes, and live recordings without a computer.