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Sony D-250 Discman -- Audiophile Set -- Fully restored D-25

$ 237.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Model: D-250
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Sony
  • Playable Media Format: CD
  • Condition: one of the best Discmans ever made
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Product Line: Discman
  • Features: Headphone Jack
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Type: CD Player

    Description

    Sony D-250 Discman with Sony AC-940 adapter, with fully restored BP-2 battery, with Sony anti-vibration plate and with 9V(6xAA) battery pack
    D-25 is one of the best Discmans ever made, if you Google the reviews it stands its own against The King, D-555... some say it is because of its 4x oversampling digital filter.
    Anti-vibration plate was recycled from Sony CPM-203P car mount plate. Nice equipment rack made my workhorse, Naim CDS3 player sound better, so I figured that doing the same for a Discman can not hurt. All Discmans in my own collection sound their best running on batteries. Unfortunately, BP-2 rechargeable battery does not last long, quickly discharges in Standby mode, dangerous in real life (you should NEVER leave a charger plugged in overnight with BP-2 battery inside!)... and that is why 9V, center-negative battery pack is included for your critical listening sessions. Just turn it OFF when not in use: Discman draws 40mAmp in OFF/Standby mode and drains batteries in less than a week
    New middle gear installed, sled gears and spindle motor cleaned and oiled, power supply recapped, laser re-calibrated, headphone coupling upgraded to 200uF audio-grade Nichicon caps
    Plays Red Book CDs and 80+min CD-R without any glitches, tracks skip-test CD (CD with 1mm scratch across the surface) without any problems
    Please consider photos as part of description, ask questions BEFORE placing a bid.  Cosmetically 8/10 because of a few microscopic chips and scuffs
    -- my other restoration projects can be found at Square-2.com -- three-months warranty from Square-2 may be added upon buyer's request --