11-25-2007, 03:08 PM
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SONY D25s PDCP New Old Stock
ALO has acquired a limited number of vintage new old stock (NOS) NEW IN BOX Sony D25s PCDPs. The Sony D25, one of the finest sounding portable CD players made.
EnjoyTheMusic Mini Review
The D-25 portable CD player is regarded by many as one of the best portable CD player ever made for sound quality. Its construction is superb and is made almost entirely of metal. Not like the cheap players of today. This player was made circa 1989 and has the audiophile coveted 4X over sampling that offers incredibly detailed and smooth sound. The headphone out will drive even the most demanding headphones with ease and the line out when paired with a nice headphone amp offers the most liquid midrange and taught accurate base. The D25s has a strong headphone out and a true Line Out on the back of the unit.
This item has never been used, only tested to ensure all of its functions are working properly and then carefully repacked in its original container.
The D-25S, D-25, and D-250 are all identical in their construction and sound and the different designations were for different markets. The only difference is that the 25S and 250 models are silver in color rather than black.
The items included are
1 new Sony D-25S Discman in its original packaging
1 new power supply
Cable seen in photo optional
No battery is included, these are still being made we are in the process of buying some some and will have these for sale at a added cost. If you would like to locate one for yourself look for a "Sony BP 2x" replacement battery.
If you want one of these please go to our webstore and pick one up before they are all gone for ever, this is a rare find.
Ken @ ALO
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11-25-2007, 04:29 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Oh man! That is an awesome looking PCDP. I want one!
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11-25-2007, 04:36 PM
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I ordered one from Ken and it should be on the way 
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11-25-2007, 11:56 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Hehe wow, my post got deleted without notice. Good luck on the sale Ken!
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11-26-2007, 03:22 AM
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$275!! holy crap! it must be good.
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11-26-2007, 03:23 AM
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I have a couple of vintage D-5 and a D-25s and I can vouch for the 25s being worth the money. It runs my HD600 as well as my Tomahawk or Headsix.
I'd buy another D-25s if I didn't have so many...
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MAIN RIG SOURCE: Marantz CD5001 > Synergistic Research Coax Active Shielding > Apogee mini-DAC with Sigma 11 PSU > AMPS/PHONES.
MAIN RIG AMPS/PHONES:
---> ALO SXC XLR IC's > Single Power Square Wave XL balanced amp > balanced HD800 or K1000 #1478
---> ALO SXC mini-RCA IC > Woo Audio Maxxed WA6 w/Sophia Princess rectifier/RCA 6DE7 > Grado RS-1 with APS V3 cable.
---> Sq Wave loop out > Soloz 12-strand Litz-braid mini-RCA > Qinpu A-3 with JAN SYL 2C51 > SRD-7 Pro > Stax SR-007 and K1000.
LIVING ROOM RIG: Samsung DVD or Airport Express > sysconcept.ca optical > PS Audio Digital Link III > anti-cables IC > Woo GES Maxed > Sennheiser HE60/Stax O2 Mk1/HE Audio Jade.
BEDSIDE RIG: Sony D-303 or iRiver H140 > HeadRoom Micro DAC > barqy silver plated copper mini-RCA > Travagans Red/Black or Micro Amp > markl woodied Denon D2000 with APS V2 cable.
BASEMENT RIG: DLO Homedock HD optical > Super Pro DAC707/Sigma 11 PSU > anti-cables IC > Head-Direct EF1 with Mullard long-plate > ALO woodied silver cable Grado SR-60.
PORTABLE RIG: iMod 80gb 5.5G > barqy silver in silk LOD > ALO portable V-Cap dock > ALO Cryo Silver X mini-mini > RSA P-51 > Westone ES3X.
LAPTOP RIG: MacBook > Optical iBasso D10 > ATH-ESW10JPN (or or Pico DAC-only > ALO Amphora).
FOR SALE: Ibanez starter electric guitar (red) with scratches, but Ibanez amp and softcase in great condition - PM me for pics.
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11-26-2007, 03:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fallen.angel
I ordered one from Ken and it should be on the way |
X2. Can't wait! Should be a sweet match with LISA.
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11-26-2007, 03:24 AM
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I've seen them go for $290+ on ebay
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Originally Posted by Sovkiller
There is no doubt that getting older is mandatory, but to mature remains still optional...
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MAIN RIG SOURCE: Marantz CD5001 > Synergistic Research Coax Active Shielding > Apogee mini-DAC with Sigma 11 PSU > AMPS/PHONES.
MAIN RIG AMPS/PHONES:
---> ALO SXC XLR IC's > Single Power Square Wave XL balanced amp > balanced HD800 or K1000 #1478
---> ALO SXC mini-RCA IC > Woo Audio Maxxed WA6 w/Sophia Princess rectifier/RCA 6DE7 > Grado RS-1 with APS V3 cable.
---> Sq Wave loop out > Soloz 12-strand Litz-braid mini-RCA > Qinpu A-3 with JAN SYL 2C51 > SRD-7 Pro > Stax SR-007 and K1000.
LIVING ROOM RIG: Samsung DVD or Airport Express > sysconcept.ca optical > PS Audio Digital Link III > anti-cables IC > Woo GES Maxed > Sennheiser HE60/Stax O2 Mk1/HE Audio Jade.
BEDSIDE RIG: Sony D-303 or iRiver H140 > HeadRoom Micro DAC > barqy silver plated copper mini-RCA > Travagans Red/Black or Micro Amp > markl woodied Denon D2000 with APS V2 cable.
BASEMENT RIG: DLO Homedock HD optical > Super Pro DAC707/Sigma 11 PSU > anti-cables IC > Head-Direct EF1 with Mullard long-plate > ALO woodied silver cable Grado SR-60.
PORTABLE RIG: iMod 80gb 5.5G > barqy silver in silk LOD > ALO portable V-Cap dock > ALO Cryo Silver X mini-mini > RSA P-51 > Westone ES3X.
LAPTOP RIG: MacBook > Optical iBasso D10 > ATH-ESW10JPN (or or Pico DAC-only > ALO Amphora).
FOR SALE: Ibanez starter electric guitar (red) with scratches, but Ibanez amp and softcase in great condition - PM me for pics.
Last edited by HeadphoneAddict; 12-27-2007 at 05:21 PM.
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11-26-2007, 03:33 AM
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I remember when I first heard this player in '89... blew me away. I wonder if it still would?
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11-26-2007, 05:41 AM
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How does it compare SQ-wise to an iMod?
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11-26-2007, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by greydragon
How does it compare SQ-wise to an iMod?
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Well,
If given the choice between both an 80gb ipod PLUS the D-25s vs just an iMod, I'd pick the 80gb WITH the D-25s everytime.
Oh wait, I did that already 
Get this first, then save for an iMod.
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Originally Posted by Sovkiller
There is no doubt that getting older is mandatory, but to mature remains still optional...
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Larry Head-Fi Feedback Colorado High-Fi-2009 Summer Meet 7-25-09
MAIN RIG SOURCE: Marantz CD5001 > Synergistic Research Coax Active Shielding > Apogee mini-DAC with Sigma 11 PSU > AMPS/PHONES.
MAIN RIG AMPS/PHONES:
---> ALO SXC XLR IC's > Single Power Square Wave XL balanced amp > balanced HD800 or K1000 #1478
---> ALO SXC mini-RCA IC > Woo Audio Maxxed WA6 w/Sophia Princess rectifier/RCA 6DE7 > Grado RS-1 with APS V3 cable.
---> Sq Wave loop out > Soloz 12-strand Litz-braid mini-RCA > Qinpu A-3 with JAN SYL 2C51 > SRD-7 Pro > Stax SR-007 and K1000.
LIVING ROOM RIG: Samsung DVD or Airport Express > sysconcept.ca optical > PS Audio Digital Link III > anti-cables IC > Woo GES Maxed > Sennheiser HE60/Stax O2 Mk1/HE Audio Jade.
BEDSIDE RIG: Sony D-303 or iRiver H140 > HeadRoom Micro DAC > barqy silver plated copper mini-RCA > Travagans Red/Black or Micro Amp > markl woodied Denon D2000 with APS V2 cable.
BASEMENT RIG: DLO Homedock HD optical > Super Pro DAC707/Sigma 11 PSU > anti-cables IC > Head-Direct EF1 with Mullard long-plate > ALO woodied silver cable Grado SR-60.
PORTABLE RIG: iMod 80gb 5.5G > barqy silver in silk LOD > ALO portable V-Cap dock > ALO Cryo Silver X mini-mini > RSA P-51 > Westone ES3X.
LAPTOP RIG: MacBook > Optical iBasso D10 > ATH-ESW10JPN (or or Pico DAC-only > ALO Amphora).
FOR SALE: Ibanez starter electric guitar (red) with scratches, but Ibanez amp and softcase in great condition - PM me for pics.
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11-26-2007, 06:41 AM
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Wow...I didn't know that they are that highly sought after. I still got many of my portable Discmen, which include the following: Sony D-25S(2), D777, D311, D-E900, D-515(2) and several others Panasonic.
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11-26-2007, 11:51 AM
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I picked up one of these when they we're going for around $40 on Ebay. $40 was an insane price for one of these! If I was smart I would of purchased a bunch more.
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11-26-2007, 01:01 PM
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Does the power supply support 220-240VAC?
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11-26-2007, 02:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevilofLife
Does the power supply support 220-240VAC?
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Probably not. Most of the older PCDPs PSU were very region specifics.
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I picked up one of these when they we're going for around $40 on Ebay. $40 was an insane price for one of these! If I was smart I would of purchased a bunch more.
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Yes. I remember those as well. The seller was "Silicon Salvage" I think. Another older PCDP that deserve a lot of recommendation is the Sony D-303. IMO, the D303 has the best line out of any PCDPs I've tried. The D-303 line out is even better than the D-25s. Sadly that the D-303's transport is very faulty and prone to skipping.
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Source: Modwright with Kern Modded Sony SCD-777ES w/ Tube Rectified PSU http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/modwright.htm, Exemplar 5910, Modded Sony SCD-1
Headphones: Sony MDR-R10, Audio Technica ATH-L3000, W2002 w/ L3000 drivers, and Sennheiser HD-650 w/ Zu Mobius or Moon-Audio Silver Dragon or Stefan Audio Equinox
Amp:Heavily Upgraded Single Power SDS w/ Blackgates, High Output Capacitance, High Voltage Option w/ Adjustable Bias (Stainless Steel Chassis.) & Audio Technica DHA-3000, Larocco Headcode Dual Mono, & Maxed PPAs
Speakers:Paradigm Reference 100 V.3with Sony N/E/P9000ES Combo
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