Sony CDP-101

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: CDP-101
• Type: CD-Player
• Years of manufacture: 1982 - 1984
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: yes
• Power consumption: 30 W
• Dimensions: 355 x 105 x 325 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 7.6 kg
• Original price approx.: 2'200 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 0
• Number of outputs: 3 (4)
  • Analog L/R unbalanced (Cinch)
  • Headphone adjustable (6,3mm jack)
  • Accessory (subcode output) (post socket)
  • (on the first models Sync Out (3.5mm jack))

Specifications

• Converter: Sony CX-20133 (16 Bit)
• Frequency response: 5 - 20.000 Hz (±0,5dB)
• Dynamic range: >90dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: >90dB Distortion factor: <0,004%

• Kanaltrennung: >90dB
• CD-Text: no
• MP3 support: no
• Pitch control: no
• Auto play: no
• Shuffle: yes
• Title programming: yes
• Plays CD-R/CD-RW: yes (from own experience) / no; you can play burned CDs up to 600mB, but only with the Carbon overlay disc (recommended) to extend the operation of laser head.

Special features'

• First CD player on the market (1982)
• Forward and rewind (Cueing) in two speeds possible
• Auto-Pause selectable
• Anti-shock circuit (can be switched on and off manually)
• Timer capable
• Gold plated RCA connectors
• External flanged power transformer
• Optional wooden frame for widening to 430 mm

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Sony CDP-101
• Sony CDP-701ES
• Sony CDG-3000

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Sony CDP-101

• Extract from brochure CD-Museum: Sony CDP-101

• Excerpt from brochure: Sony CDP-101

Reviews

• Has playback problems with some copy-protected CDs (mostly from the EMI record company).

Links

• External link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [1]

• External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [2]</0,004%>