[megamagic]

I actually like the technics quite a bit. Its probably my best pcdp sounding since the only others a have a the other broken ones from the lot, a newer sony one with quite awful sound, and a kenwood one, as well as a riovolt sp90 mp3/cd player. The kenwood is a dpc-x602 which sounds decent, probably my second best sounding. I wonder if the top where it reads "1 bit dual d/a converter" has anything to do with it

Then again, I probably can't tell which one is really producing the best sound since I'm only using ksc-35's.

 

[gaijin]

Just got an aiwa XP-55 on ebay for 44 $. I hope it will live up to its reputation...

 

[gaijin]

Here is a brief comparison of the xp-55 against my sony d-303.

Gear combos tested :

Line out, Corda HA-2, AKG-501
Line out, Porta Corda II, Er4s
Headphone out, Er4p

Music : Beson/Breezin, Dylan/Slow train, Marely/Exodus, Stevie Wonder/Innervisions

Well, the d-303 is clearly in a class above the xp-55. The d-303 has a warmer sound, and more detail with well rounded highs and a sharp bass. The xp-55 also has a slight low level hiss when used at high volume with the headphone out, which is not the case on the d-303.

In terms of features, the xp-55 has anti-shock and the controls on the xp-55 are much easier to access and operate, which is important in portable situations.

The output of the d-303 is much more powerful than that of the xp-55 which can barely drive my akg-501.

While the sound quality does not match that of the d-303, which is supposed to have one of the best line out for a PCDP, it is still a very decent player with nice features.

 

[gorlen]

ok guys, please take a look at the most recent end perfect condition D777 on ebay.
it is only $120 + shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEBWN:IT

item #: 3088414219

 

[megamagic]

Actually, 2 before that went by a little while ago for under $100 for auction; not buy it now like that guy's.

 

[megamagic]

Someone just got an aiwa xp-55 on ebay for $12 shipped...argh??

also a D-555 ended at $136.65

 

[Oddball]

This place is like Wall Street! I really wonder where all these PCDP buyers are coming from if they're not Head-Fi members/lurkers. Where else on the internet are people willing to shell out triple digits for vintage portable cd players?

 

[Earwax]

And a D-88 for $62
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48679

 

[Omari149]

I got my Denon DCP-100 for $4.00 at a flee market. It still looks and works good after all these years.

 

[fewtch]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omari149 I got my Denon DCP-100 for $4.00 at a flee market. It still looks and works good after all these years.

Man, you really lucked out. Given eBay, these sorts of finds are getting rarer & rarer.

 

[waltchan]

A new in box Sony D-211 is now going for $2,500 at eBay. New record here.

 

[warubozu]

Could that possibly be your Ebay auction?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IN-BOX-Sony-...QQcmdZViewItem

The "About Me" profile of that Ebay seller has his real name which is the same as your handle.

 

[gshan]

It's not really "going for" since there are no bids. Check this out, "I prefer a celebrity or rockstar musician buying this as he or she has the money, but everyone is welcome to purchase this."

 

[The_X]

I got a D-777 and D-NE800 on eBay UK for $100 shipped from another Head-Fier. I just sold the D-NE800 for $30... I guess I got a pretty good deal?

 

[Homeless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by warubozu Could that possibly be your Ebay auction? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IN-BOX-Sony-...QQcmdZViewItem The "About Me" profile of that Ebay seller has his real name which is the same as your handle.

What a coincidence...lol