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Pioneer PD-S904 CD Player Here is a rare opportunity to pick up an excellent condition Pioneer PD-S904, as used by Tom Evans to modify into his Eikos CD Player, with full compliment of original box, remote control and instruction booklet. It is brilliant either as a stand alone CD Player, or as a transport, with the option to switch off the digital or analogue output boards (or run both simultaneously) as well as switching off the display too for optimal sound. When released in the 90's it cost 400 pound which translates to $1600 AUD today. At that point, Pioneer had the notion that stability
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Pioneer traces its roots to 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, when founder Nozomu Matsumoto, inspired by the thrill of imported hi-fi speakers, developed the A-8 dynamic speaker and launched a radio and speaker repair shop. The business formalized as Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in 1938, evolving into Pioneer Corporation and embodying Matsumoto's philosophy of "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" through audio innovation.
The brand excels across diverse hi-fi categories, pioneering Japan's first headphones in 1960 with the SE-1 and the world's first component-based stereo system in 1965 via the PSC-5A. Pioneer's portfolio spans amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark car audio advancements like the 1975 Supertuner-equipped stereo and the 1986 in-car CD player, blending home and automotive excellence.
Today, Pioneer holds a commanding mid-to-high-tier position in the market, revered for reliable, performance-driven gear that balances premium quality with accessibility. Its vintage components attract collectors, while current offerings appeal to discerning buyers seeking robust, innovative sound reproduction without boutique excess.
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