Sony RCD-W3 Dual-Tray CD Recorder – As-Is, Left Tray Laser Failed, Right Tray Playback Working

The Sony RCD-W3 is a legendary dual-tray CD recorder from 2002 featuring innovative dual mechanisms for high-speed copying and recording. This unit is sold as-is: the left tray laser has failed (recording unavailable), but the right tray remains fully functional for playback of CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.

What Works:
✅ Right tray playback (all CD formats)
✅ Digital and analog outputs
✅ Headphone output with level control

What Doesn’t:
❌ Left tray laser failed – no recording or left-tray playback

Potential Uses:
Basic CD player (right tray only)

Restoration/repair project for technically-inclined enthusiasts

Parts machine or collector piece

Key Specs:
Dual-tray design – Independent playback/record mechanisms

Format Support: CD, CD-R, CD-RW (playback via right tray)

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

S/N Ratio: 100dB

Optical & RCA connections

Year: 2002

Summary:
A capable CD playback device with the right tray fully functional. Suitable for budget-conscious buyers, restorers, or collectors of CD recorder history.

Sold As-Is – No Returns/Warranty

Asking $45

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