Sony D-99

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: D-99
• Type: Discman - Portable CD Player
• Quality category: Lower top class
• Years of manufacture: 1990 - 1992
• Made in: Japan
• Remote control: yes
• Original price approx.: 550 DM

Technical data

• Full metal housing
• Backlit multifunction display (backlight is only on with external power supply)

1 bit D/A converter

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Outputs: 9mW (headphones), 1V (line out).
• Functions: Play, Pause, Stop, Track Search, Index, Search Function, Random, Program, Resume.
• Internal power supply: BP-2 battery pack or 2xAA batteries via battery compartment (BP2 battery pack alternatives available on the Internet).
• External power supply: 9V DC
• Dimensions: 131 x 32.4 x 142.7mm

Weight: 420g

Highlights

• One of the first Discman with 1Bit D/A converter
• At that time third best model behind the D-Z555 and D-303
• Very good sound quality via headphones and the line out connection
• Robust aluminium case
• Many functions
• Two stage mega bass
• Large community where this model is still very much in demand
• Good repair network on the Internet available

Age-related defects'

• Used up electrolytic capacitors
• Blocked mechanics of the laser pickup by gummed up grease

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Sony D-5
• Sony D-11
• Sony D-30
• Sony D-50
• Sony D-66
• Sony D-70
• Sony D-88
• Sony D-99
• Sony D-100
• Sony D-150
• Sony D-235
• Sony D-265
• Sony D-303
• Sony D-311
• Sony D-321
• Sony D-350
• Sony D-421 SP
• Sony D-515
• Sony D-535 G
• Sony D-626
• Sony D-777
• Sony D-802 K
• Sony D-901 NV
• Sony D-2001
• Sony D-E 01
• Sony D-E 500
• Sony D-E 700
• Sony D-J 50
• Sony D-NE 10
• Sony D-NE 900
• Sony D-T 20
• Sony D-T 30
• Sony D-T 66

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Sony D-99