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Sony CDR-W33 Compact Disc RecorderThis is from 2000 or so, a "professional" standalone CD recorder that record on any type of CDR media (does not need to be "Audio" branded).I replaced the drawer belt, tested, and working fine. I burned a disc from the analog inputs, finalized, and plays fine on my standard CD player. Sounds great. Also tested the coax digital output, this unit actually makes a fine player as well. Didn't test the analog out or the digital in but shouldn't be any issues.Has some kind of denting from something on the top, not sure what happened there, and some discoloration marks from another component with rubber feet maybe, see pics. Otherwise nice condition and fully functional. Remote (working fine but you will need to install AA batteries), and original manual included. No original box but will be well packed. I have the rack mount ears and screws for this and they will also be included.These units were well belt and I expect it will continue working for years, but due to the age/etc sold As-Described. Any questions let me know and thanks for looking--
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