Philips - CDR-770 CD-brännare

Very rare collectors 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.

Description

The Philips CDR-770 is a premium standalone Audio CD Recorder introduced in 2000. It was one of Philips' most advanced single-deck consumer CD recorders, designed for high-quality recording from analog and digital sources while also functioning as an excellent CD player. It supports Audio CD-R and Audio CD-RW discs and includes advanced features such as CD-Text, sample-rate conversion, and precise recording level adjustment.

Main Specifications
Manufactured: 2000
Type: Standalone Audio CD Recorder / CD Player
Disc formats:
Audio CD
Audio CD-R
Audio CD-RW
Frequency response: 2 Hz – 22 kHz
Dynamic range: 95 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB
Channel separation: 100 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.0039%
Digital inputs: Optical and Coaxial
Digital output: Coaxial
Analog stereo input/output
Headphone output with volume control
CD-Text editing and display
Sample Rate Converter (12–56 kHz)
Automatic and manual track numbering
CD-RW erase and disc finalization
Dimensions: 435 × 88 × 305 mm
Weight: 4 kg

Sound Quality

The CDR-770 is highly regarded for:

Excellent CD playback quality
Transparent digital recordings
High-quality analog-to-digital conversion
CD-Text support
Adjustable analog and digital recording levels
Quiet, reliable transport mechanism

Like other Philips consumer CD recorders, it requires Audio CD-R or Audio CD-RW media (music-recordable discs) for recording because of the SCMS copy-management system. Standard computer data CD-R discs are generally not suitable for recording.

How Rare Is It?

Collector's Rarity: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)

The Philips CDR-770 is considered quite rare today because:

It was produced for a relatively short period.
It represents one of Philips' most feature-rich consumer single-deck CD recorders.

Professionally serviced units with a healthy optical drive, original remote, and excellent cosmetics command the highest prices.

Sale Presentation (English)
Philips CDR-770 High-End Audio CD Recorder – Digital Recording & Playback

For sale is a Philips CDR-770, one of Philips' finest standalone Audio CD Recorders, designed for audiophiles who demand outstanding recording and playback quality.

The CDR-770 records directly from analog or digital sources to Audio CD-R and CD-RW discs while also serving as a superb CD player. Features such as CD-Text, sample-rate conversion, adjustable recording levels, and both optical and coaxial digital inputs make it a versatile component for any Hi-Fi system.

Features
Premium Philips standalone CD recorder
Records to Audio CD-R and CD-RW media
Excellent CD playback quality
Optical and coaxial digital inputs
Coaxial digital output
Analog line input and output
CD-Text editing and display
Adjustable recording levels
Headphone output with volume control
Original infrared remote control included (if supplied)
Collector's Rarity

★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)

The Philips CDR-770 is one of the most desirable consumer CD recorders ever produced by Philips. Its advanced recording features, excellent sound quality, and reliable engineering have made it increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage digital Hi-Fi equipment. Complete, fully functional examples with the original remote control, manual, and accessories are becoming genuinely difficult to find and continue to appreciate in value.