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Philips CDR 870 Compact Disc RecorderThis unit is from the late 90s, as far as I can remember, but has been tested and working fine. I recorded a disc using the analog inputs, finalized, and played on another CD player perfectly, sounds good. Playback on this unit is also fine. I didn't test recording digital inputs but no reason to expect any issues there.Only thing I noticed was when adjusting the record level for the analog signal, sometimes the left channel would hit the peak while touching the knob. After setting it stays at the correct level. There might be a little noise in the pot that could be cleaned/sprayed out. Never had any other issues with this unit, it is well made and worked with different brands of CDRs. Always good to test before you buy a lot of one kind though.Includes working remote (will need 2 AA batteries), unfortunately I can't find the original manual but it is available here:Condition is nice with just a few light dings/scratches.This unit requires "audio" CDRs, but was desirable back in the day because it allowed you to do the "swap trick" wherein you put an audio type CDR in the drawer, let it load and recognize the disc, then manually open the drawer with your finger, and replace with a standard CDR (you must finalize the disc in the session though when doing this). I'm not sure how relevant this is today, I think you can get audio cdrs on amazon and etc these days for about $20 per 50 pack. But, I used to do this all the time for recording vinyl LPs. As you can imagine it has not had heavy use in the last 10-15 years, but it was in my smoke free home studio and I occasionally used it for CD playback and burning a demo or something. I will include some good quality Fuji film audo CDRs if you buy this (two 30 packs and a 50 pack I think) -- see pics. I did the test mentioned above with one of these (from an opened pack) and they are working fine.So, if you wanna burn some CDs the old way, this is a great unit. Sold as-is because it is old and can't guarantee how long it will keep working, but anyway, should be fine for a while. Any questions let me know and thanks for looking--
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Founded in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in 1891 by Gerard Philips, an engineer, and his father Frederik, a banker, Philips began as a modest light bulb manufacturer, quickly evolving into a global electronics powerhouse through relentless innovation. The brothers' early focus on quality incandescent lamps laid the groundwork for expansion into radios, televisions, and audio milestones like the 1963 compact cassette and the 1982 Compact Disc co-developed with Sony. This heritage of pioneering formats that reshaped home entertainment cements Philips as a cornerstone of 20th-century audio history.
Philips has long excelled in consumer audio categories, from vintage turntables and cassette decks to amplifiers, speakers, and complete hi-fi systems, often blending cutting-edge tech with practical design. Iconic products like the first CD player (CD-100) and early wireless Streamium systems highlight their prowess in optical media, portable recording, and integrated sound solutions, while forays into headphones and even acquiring Marantz underscored a broad portfolio.
Today, Philips occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by savvy buyers for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exotica. No longer a full-spectrum electronics giant—having pivoted to health tech—its licensed audio branding delivers competent, innovation-rooted gear that's accessible yet evocative of golden-era nostalgia, appealing to both modern enthusiasts and vintage collectors.
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