At same period CDP-R3 co-existed, launched in 1989 along with das-r1a and cdp-r1a. That was a Japan model and shared almost the same mechanism to r1a.
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Older Sony Champagne ES CD players.....707, 777, 779 questions
In the early heyday of Sony’s cd players, they made some in what I believe was called a Champagne finish with wood sides. I believe they were something like the 707, 777 and 779 and an XA-Es or something attached. I had owned all three and thought at the time that the 779 was the better of the three. Anyone still using any of these older units?
693sony779.promo_.jpg (600×257) (stereophile.com)
I had mentioned in an earlier thread/post that I was going to do a 2nd system of "retro, what I used to own and liked" system....I guess like some guys with an old car, boat or mate....kind of nostalgia.
I have a fair idea of the amplification and speakers, but am not of one mind about the CD player as I had too many in the "early days" ....I’m starting to sound like Walter Brennan.
Perhaps I just need to buy and old Studebaker with a working AM radio and sit in the garage drinking Falstaff beer and listen to Gene Pitney and Del Shannon?
693sony779.promo_.jpg (600×257) (stereophile.com)
I had mentioned in an earlier thread/post that I was going to do a 2nd system of "retro, what I used to own and liked" system....I guess like some guys with an old car, boat or mate....kind of nostalgia.
I have a fair idea of the amplification and speakers, but am not of one mind about the CD player as I had too many in the "early days" ....I’m starting to sound like Walter Brennan.
Perhaps I just need to buy and old Studebaker with a working AM radio and sit in the garage drinking Falstaff beer and listen to Gene Pitney and Del Shannon?
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Yes, I have and continue to use the Sony X779es. Original owner. Purchased circa 1991. https://photos.app.goo.gl/VeWFdSXRVPAV5jc6A I don't use the 779 too often anymore...I ripped all my CDs to FLAC. I still buy CDs (once every couple of months) and then RIP to FLAC...if I can't wait to hear the CD, I may put the disk into the Sony to play the disk...and then subsequently rip to FLAC. The drawer is slow...I need to lubricate the tray gear...other than that....it plays very well. In the near future I am looking at a DAC, and will probably use the 779 TOSLINK out to drive the DAC, along with my mac mini that will stream to the DAC. |
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