SONY D25s PDCP New Old Stock

[HeadphoneAddict]

Originally Posted by GuffMorgan

Anyone have any comments on how the D25s would do as a temporary home source until I save enough money for a nicer CD player? It will more than likely be going through either a Singlepower amp or a Headroom Desktop amp into ATH-AD2000s or HD650s. Thoughts?

I think you will enjoy it very much. You may actually like it without an amp!

[jpelg]

The lineout of the D25 is not the greatest. The Sony's main claim to fame is it's fairly powerful headphone jack, as well as it's terrific looks.

[Quaddy]

sry for this very old bump, but its on topic to the thread, please see here for my wall charger/power lead woes.

any help from anyone in the know appreciated.

i like a few posters here, had nightmare trying to get hold of the BP-2x batterym i ordered it 4 times from UK based battery firms, didnt hear anything for a few weeks from all of them, then when i contacted them, they said out of stock.

so i ended up ordering it off ebay.de site, where he says it has shipped, so will hopefully have the battery sorted out, but nothing to charge/power this beast

[KB]

Originally Posted by Quaddy

sry for this very old bump, but its on topic to the thread, please see here for my wall charger/power lead woes.

any help from anyone in the know appreciated.

i like a few posters here, had nightmare trying to get hold of the BP-2x batterym i ordered it 4 times from UK based battery firms, didnt hear anything for a few weeks from all of them, then when i contacted them, they said out of stock.

so i ended up ordering it off ebay.de site, where he says it has shipped, so will hopefully have the battery sorted out, but nothing to charge/power this beast

You can buy a 12V PS with the 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC jack - cut the cable and invert the wires, which will of course make the outer pole + and the inner -.

For the battery google

"sony BP 2x replacement battery"

I am still working my way through the development of a off the grid power battery for the D25s that will of course also power other devices at the same time. This unit will run the D25s for a day or so before you have to recharge it. But the main advantage is the significant sonic improvements.

Kb

[Quaddy]

Originally Posted by KB

You can buy a 12V PS with the 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC jack - cut the cable and invert the wires, which will of course make the outer pole + and the inner -.

For the battery google

"sony BP 2x replacement battery"

I am still working my way through the development of a off the grid power battery for the D25s that will of course also power other devices at the same time. This unit will run the D25s for a day or so before you have to recharge it. But the main advantage is the significant sonic improvements.

Kb

the battery is sorted. sourced.

the power supply is sorted as of today, i hope. maplin electrionics came to the rescue and were very helpful.

just have to wait and see if it works when it arrives.

perhaps, just post a visible message here once something has been finalized, so people who bought one from you can buy one if they wish.

[KB]

Originally Posted by Quaddy

the battery is sorted. sourced.

the power supply is sorted as of today, i hope. maplin electrionics came to the rescue and were very helpful.

just have to wait and see if it works when it arrives.

perhaps, just post a visible message here once something has been finalized, so people who bought one from you can buy one if they wish.

Quaddy,

Got it. Also please report back on your PS and battery.

Cheers,

Ken

[Quaddy]

Originally Posted by KB

Quaddy,

Got it. Also please report back on your PS and battery.

Cheers,

Ken

will do indeed, when they arrive in next few days.

[Quaddy]

Ok as promised here is a glimmer of hope for especially UK owners of the D25/S

Battery - Akku für Sony BP-2X BP-2EX CCD-VX1E - 19.90 EUROS + 6.00 EUROS P+P = 25.90 EUROS (approx £19.50 all in)

let me first preface this regarding the battery;
Yes, you can do a google search for 'sony BP-2X' or similar keywords, and it will return seemingly bonifide results to stores and ebay shops (which end up being the ebay shop fronts of the actual uk battery companies also had issues with) in the UK which have them down as being in stock and available. let me warn against this if i may, having now ordered no less that from 4 of these stores (battery firms in the uk) and ebay shops listing it, they ALL take your money, dont contact you until you contact them, then they all tell you its out of stock.

I personally dont believe it, i think this an old product, an abscure product that they simply still have on their database and are too lazy to remove!

This battery and the UK dont mix - trust me.

I ended up sucessfully ordering it from here, it was listed as "Akku für Sony BP-2X BP-2EX CCD-VX1E", a german ebay seller, who i have to say, was probably the most pleasant and helpful ebay seller i have ever dealt with and i have dealt with thousands!!!

It was here within a few days, working perfectly, all with great communications, i have to smile though, as i even got a free pen and pack of haribo included in the package!

There was no import or customs to pay on such a low value consumable, and it worked out the same, approximate cost as the hassle inducing UK companies.

Power Supply - 12V DC 400mA Fixed Voltage Regulated Mains Adaptor - £9.99 + £2.98 P+P = £12.97

From my emails with Ken at ALO, i/we understood from the beginning this was always going to be a little tricky due to the requirements of the power supply here in the UK, its reversed polarity and pole/jack dimensions.

To cut to the chase, Maplin electronics (whom i am sure all UK'ers know about) where very helpful after me emailing them with the situation and specifications needed. they pointed me to this
(their part number: MG81C)

After receiving it this morning, and being very careful which tip to utilize, and indeed, ensuring i got the polarization correct (reverse) worked flawlessly

You receive 6 interchangeable connectors with it, none initially attached. for the Sony D-25S the one you want to use is the red coloured tip, which is 2.1 x 5mm, not only this, but ensure the connector is placed on back to front ensuring negative polarity, no fear as you do get a small basic diagram showing how to achieve this.

I hope this helps at least one person having issues sourcing the basic parts needed to operate this costly, but beautiful player!

[KB]

Originally Posted by Quaddy

Ok as promised here is a glimmer of hope for especially UK owners of the D25/S

Battery - Akku für Sony BP-2X BP-2EX CCD-VX1E - 19.90 EUROS + 6.00 EUROS P+P = 25.90 EUROS (approx £19.50 all in)

let me first preface this regarding the battery;
Yes, you can do a google search for 'sony BP-2X' or similar keywords, and it will return seemingly bonifide results to stores and ebay shops (which end up being the ebay shop fronts of the actual uk battery companies also had issues with) in the UK which have them down as being in stock and available. let me warn against this if i may, having now ordered no less that from 4 of these stores (battery firms in the uk) and ebay shops listing it, they ALL take your money, dont contact you until you contact them, then they all tell you its out of stock.

I personally dont believe it, i think this an old product, an abscure product that they simply still have on their database and are too lazy to remove!

This battery and the UK dont mix - trust me.

I ended up sucessfully ordering it from here, it was listed as "Akku für Sony BP-2X BP-2EX CCD-VX1E", a german ebay seller, who i have to say, was probably the most pleasant and helpful ebay seller i have ever dealt with and i have dealt with thousands!!!

It was here within a few days, working perfectly, all with great communications, i have to smile though, as i even got a free pen and pack of haribo included in the package!

There was no import or customs to pay on such a low value consumable, and it worked out the same, approximate cost as the hassle inducing UK companies.

Power Supply - 12V DC 400mA Fixed Voltage Regulated Mains Adaptor - £9.99 + £2.98 P+P = £12.97

From my emails with Ken at ALO, i/we understood from the beginning this was always going to be a little tricky due to the requirements of the power supply here in the UK, its reversed polarity and pole/jack dimensions.

To cut to the chase, Maplin electronics (whom i am sure all UK'ers know about) where very helpful after me emailing them with the situation and specifications needed. they pointed me to this
(their part number: MG81C)

After receiving it this morning, and being very careful which tip to utilize, and indeed, ensuring i got the polarization correct (reverse) worked flawlessly

You receive 6 interchangeable connectors with it, none initially attached. for the Sony D-25S the one you want to use is the red coloured tip, which is 2.1 x 5mm, not only this, but ensure the connector is placed on back to front ensuring negative polarity, no fear as you do get a small basic diagram showing how to achieve this.

I hope this helps at least one person having issues sourcing the basic parts needed to operate this costly, but beautiful player!

Awesome work Quaddy

Thank you for the information.

Ken

[aa1037]

Will the currently included power supply (Panasonic) charge the BP-2X?

Thanks.