Sony Japanese-Made Single Disc CD Player CDP-350

Sony CDP-350 Japanese-Made Single Disc CD Player – CDR Compatible

This Japanese-manufactured Sony CDP-350 single disc CD player from 1987 represents solid mid-tier hi-fi engineering from Sony’s golden era of digital audio. The CDP-350 offers reliable CD playback with the added benefit of CDR compatibility, making it versatile for both commercial CDs and home-recorded discs.

The CDP-350 features Sony’s 4x oversampling dual D/A converter system, delivering clean digital-to-analog conversion with impressive specifications for its era. The unit employs a KSS-150A semiconductor laser pickup with continuous emission capability, ensuring consistent disc reading performance. Built into a sturdy metal bookshelf-style chassis, this player was designed for durability and long-term reliability.

Key features include RCA line output jacks for connection to your amplifier or receiver, plus a dedicated headphone jack with independent volume control for private listening. The frequency response spans the full audio spectrum from 2Hz to 20kHz with tight ±0.5dB tolerance, while the signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 100dB for quiet operation. Total harmonic distortion remains exceptionally low at less than 0.05% at 1kHz, and channel separation surpasses 95dB for excellent stereo imaging.

The player accepts multiple power voltages including 120V AC 60Hz for North American use, with modest 10W power consumption.

Specifications:

System: Compact disc digital audio with 4x oversampling

D/A Converter: Dual converter system

Frequency Response: 2Hz – 20kHz (±0.5dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB

Dynamic Range: >88dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.05% (1kHz)

Channel Separation: >95dB (1kHz)

Output Level: 2V (at 50kΩ load)

Power Consumption: 10W

Laser: KSS-150A semiconductor (λ = 780nm)

Dimensions: 16.9 x 3.9 x 13.4 inches (430 x 100 x 340mm)
Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5kg)

This well-engineered Japanese CD player delivers excellent sound quality with the convenience of CDR playback capability, perfect for enjoying both your commercial CD collection and personal recordings.

Asking $145