PHILIPS CDC 926 CD PLAYER 5-DISC CHANGER MARANTZ CC-65 CLONE

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************************************************************************************************ Philips TDA 1549 DAC ; The Musicality that is second to none. Lampizator link below Follow it

http://www.lampizator.eu/lampizator/references/Philips%20CD751/Philips_tda1549.html

QUOTE: "The good thing is that it becomes MOST RECOMMENDED player for people who dont want to do anything DIY. If you want high end without Audionote price - GET ONE OF THESE PLAYERS."

Basic maintenance service done 01/2024:

* Cleaned and detailed in and out; * Laser lens cleaned; * Transport lubed; * Motors lubed; * All potentiometers/controls/connectors deoxed/lubed using pro grade D100/D5/G5 ($123/3 cans); * Fully tested

This Philips will be tested for local Ottawa area buyer at the front door with a nice vintage amp and speakers; Can be shipped if needed, keep reading.

Philips 3104-219-03770 system/miltibrand remote control from the same years (1995 production, works for basic CD functions, Play, Stop, Next, Previous, Direct 1....10+ track access, also controls other Philips and most Marantz components made in 1994 - 1998, they used mostly same codes ) will be included. Prices for that remote model online start at $43 shipped, and can be as much as $80 shipped.

* Made in Singapore, 10/1995 * 900 Series Philips CD Player * Playback: CD, CD-R * DAC: Philips TDA1549 * Digital filter: Philips SAA7345GP * Opamps: JRC2114 * CD/Laser Mechanism: Philips CDM-12.1 * Resonance canceling chassis/coating

* Output: Coaxial digital * Output: Analog RCA * ESI Bus system control jacks * Playback Modes: All disks repeat, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Program play, Program repeat, Random play / shuffle * Direct track access buttons: 1...10 + * Direct Disc Access * Review * Edit * Display * Gold plated headphones jack w/level control * Scan * Peak search * Fader * Shuffle (Random) * Repeat * Programming capabilities (up to 30 tracks) * ...plus all standard transport controls * Disc change (Load) and Quick Play buttons are on the tray, inside CD player.

Quick Access: The CDC 926 offers quick access to a particular CD using the QUICK PLAY feature. This means you can swiftly jump to your favorite album without navigating through multiple discs.

* Dynamic range: 98dB * SNR: 106dB * Channel separation: 98dB * THD: 0.004% * Line output: 2V * Size: Width 17.2 Depth 15 Height 4.3, inches * Net Weight: 5.6 Kg

MORE LINKS:

$350 modded: https://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/ca.html?ca=13245

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/magnavox-philips-vintage-cd-players-which-to-look-for-or.763925/

https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=digital&m=151608

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/philips/cdc925.shtml

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/philips/cdc935.shtml

How good are certain 1993-1995 Philips chips, really? http://www.lampizator.eu/lampizator/REFERENCES/VAC%20DAC/VACDAC.html Philips SAA7323: "Even so, it was possible to discern that an old, discontinued VAC DAC Mk II from 1993 ($4990 way back then) exhibited far more openness on top and a greater range of colors than the much newer Esoteric K-03 CD player ($11,650 in 2014)." https://www.stereophile.com/content/more-revelations-jasons-day-one

MORE QUOTES:

"I just picked up a Philips CDC926 5 CD Carousel, with the remote. Looks and works perfectly. More importantly, it might very well be the best sounding CD player I have ever heard. Was listening to some Coltrane last night, and it had a very warm, detailed sound. I would venture a guess that the "secret sauce" is in the D to A converter."

"Philips CDC 925, 926, 935, 936..... Magnavox CDC 748..... Marantz CC-45, CC-48, CC-65SE, CC-67....... All based on the same Philips transport/laser design, and roughly the same D/A converter design...... Upgrade the analog stage (the weak link in these players), and you'll have something a cut above that vast majority of digital audio sources out there."

"BTW: the CD-player that approaches vinyl sound the most, of those that I listened to diligently, is the Marantz CD5000. It has the legendary Philips TDA1549 digital-to-analogue converter on board, a chip that was used for only 6 or so CD players (Marantz CD48 and CD5000; Philips CD751 and CD753, and a couple more)."

"This is one of most intriguing products I ever had. It was recommended to me by very nice man from Romania - Mr. Florin Baciu. I am infinitely grateful for it. He told me that this player has a magical sound thanks to a VERY RARE DAC chip. Thanks to the power of internet - one day later I had it at home. It was late at night and just to check this player - I plugged it in. My expectations of un-modified, un-lampized player were very low. BUT ... This must be the best sounding stock player I ever had. It totally beats almost all players, and it is about equal with the best stock machines, if memory serves me, like for example Copland 289, JVC1050K2, Naim CDS-1 and maybe Cambridge CD-4. It would even beat the stock Meridian 506.20

That is already a HUGE gap in price and expectations. 2 leagues apart in perceived value. But the SOUND ! Suono ! Klang ! le Son ! Dźwiek ! Zwuk ! Wonderful. Even in STOCK FORM IT WAS ALMOST EQUAL to totally tweaked to the maximum Marantz CD with lampized TDA1541A. I have no way of proving this very strong statement, but it was a damn shocking experience. Next evening I lampized it after some heavy additional tuning and right now I am sitting and listening to my new reference king of CD."

"If you want high end without Audionote price - GET ONE OF THESE PLAYERS. They have good display good remote easy to find laser one half opamp per channel only airy open and pure highs mids to die for superb bass and LOTS of space inside shall you ever want a lampizator inside."

"Three audiophiles who listened to this player lampized with 6H6P (dont dream of any other tube for this one because it is Voltage U out type !!!) agreed that it bettered the TOTALLY tweaked and perfect Marantz CD50 with TDA1541A. I agree. It BEATS THE 1541 believe it or not. At least to my ears."

******************************************************************************* Local buyer much preferred (cash on pickup; yes, I have change if needed); e-transfer is possible, but unpredictable, takes from 1 min to 30 min to go through. Will ship in Canada if paid by Interac e-transfer, packed nicely with PP foam/styrofoam, insured and tracked. Shipping costs: $39 ON/QC, $49 to Alberta, $55 to BC. Pickup or shipping only, no deliveries.

I've been collecting vintage stereos for a long time, so trades/trade-ins, old receiver, amplifier, CD player, EQ, speakers, turntable in any condition will be considered.

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