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What was the Worst-Sounding Early CD Player?

Wes

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...and who has one to send to Amir for testing?
 

sergeauckland

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I don't think any were bad sounding. I can't say I ever heard a difference when level matched and heard blind.

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The original Sony "Discman" D-50?
Sony spec:
20-20kHz +1/-3 dB
HD <0.0095% @1kHz
dynamic range >90dB @1kHz
channel separation >82dB @1kHz
output 1.6VRMS at MSB
headphone output 10mv per channel for 32 ohm load
no noise spec, no filter spec, D-5 spec slightly better
 
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