SONY CDP-501ES
¥ 168,000 (around 1983)
Commentary
Sony's second generation CD player system.
From this generation, ES series of CD players were released.
It uses copper plating on the side plate back panel, detent volume, and headphone attenuator.
High-quality parts such as LC-OFC (Linear Crystalline oxygen-free copper Beam) are used for signal wires. In addition, the H-frame structure is used for vibration isolation. In this way, we emphasize sound quality.
Equipped with an index search function.
It is equipped with an easy operation AMS function that can quickly locate the song you want to listen to.
Equipped with 2-step fast-forward / rewind, you can fast-forward / rewind while checking the contents of songs.
Equipped with 3-pattern repeat play function of all songs / one song / part.
Equipped with BEEP sound function that produces electronic beep sound when remote control is operated. (ON/OFF capable)
Model Rating
| Type | Compact disc digital audio system |
| Reading system | Non-contact high value reading (using semiconductor laser) |
| Laser | GaAlAs double hetero diode |
| Number of revolutions | Approximately 500 ~ 200 rpm (CLV) |
| Playing speed | 1.2m/s ~ 1.4m/s (constant) |
| Error correction method | Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleaved Read-Solomon Code |
| Number of channels | 2 Channel |
| Compound | 16-bit straight line |
| Frequency characteristic | 5 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB |
| Harmonic distortion factor | 0.003% or Less (1 kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 95 dB or more |
| Wow and flutter | Below the measurement limit |
| Output level | 2Vrms(MSB) |
| Headphone output level | 28 mw (32 Ω) (MSB) |
| Pwer | AC100V 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 25W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 105x Depth 325 mm |
| Weight | 8.1kg |
| Attachment | Wireless Remote Control RM-111 |