Do you like old CD players? Here’s a Gen 1 CD player even older than the one I fixed last time! Welcome back folks as we wind back the clock to 1983. Regulars will be aware of my fascination with CD players, DACs and old digital gear, so if this is something you’re also interested […]
In my second #Krellmonth article, I look at the repair and restoration of this lovely Krell KAV-300cd compact disc player. Thanks for joining me for my second #Krellmonth article. The Krell KAV-300cd CD player is a beautiful machine from the late ’90s, a period when Redbook CD was reaching maturity and producing some really lovely
Many won’t be familiar with their high-end products, but this TEAC VRDS-10 CD player is an absolute gem. Let’s take a look. The TEAC VRDS-10 is a very serious CD player from around 30 years ago now. Utilising the venerable Sony KSS-151A laser mech and a custom, heavy-duty direct-drive CD motor and chassis, the VRDS-10
The Meridian 506 CD player is a seriously good machine, one of the best I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. This 506 had a strange fault, read on for more… If you want a smooth, relaxed, organic-sounding player, you’ll go a long way to find one better than a Meridian 506. Meridian really was
Come with me for a look inside my lovely Arcam Alpha 5 CD player, repaired, improved and now enjoyed by her current lucky owner! Many of you will know just how much I love the older Philips TDA1541A DAC-equipped players like this stunning Arcam Alpha 5 CD player.
