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• Overview – The AudioMeca Obsession CD Player with Remote, released in the mid-1990s, is a high-end CD player featuring a top-loading transport and refined analogue output stage for musical, natural digital playback.
• Transport & Design – Built with a precision top-loading mechanism and minimalist signal path, the AudioMeca Obsession CD Player with Remote reduces mechanical vibration and jitter, enhancing timing accuracy and playback stability.
• Analogue Sound Character – Known for its smooth, organic presentation, the AudioMeca Obsession CD Player with Remote delivers rich tonal balance, fluid midrange, and refined treble, appealing to analogue-focused digital listeners.
• Specifications – Top-loading CD player design, integrated DAC architecture, low-jitter clocking, analogue RCA outputs, remote control operation, optimized signal path for reduced distortion and improved musical coherence.
• Dimensions – Approximate dimensions are 450 mm (W) × 120 mm (H) × 350 mm (D), featuring a substantial chassis that supports vibration control and stable disc playback.
• Weight – Weighs approximately 12–15 kg, reflecting robust construction, dedicated transport assembly, and internal shielding for consistent high-quality performance.
At S$980, this Audiomeca Obsession CD Player is a no-brainer bargain compared to the obvious alternative at this price: a generic, mass-market transport that lacks the Obsession’s revered analog stage. The listing price sits well below the 25th percentile of S$1,813 for recent SGD comps, making it a genuine steal against the median of S$2,646 and the 75th percentile of S$3,479.
The Obsession is well-regarded for its warm, musical presentation and exceptional build quality, often outperforming newer players in midrange coherence and detail retrieval. With the remote included and the unit listed in good condition, this is a clean buy for a listener seeking a high-end French CD player without the premium price tag. No caveats are needed here; the price alone makes this a standout opportunity.
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Audiomeca emerged from France in 1979, founded by Pierre Lurne, a visionary engineer who designed his first tonearm at age 20 in 1968. Lurne's early work included collaborations with Goldmund, manufacturing the straight-line tracking T3 tonearm in 1981 and designing the Studietto turntable in 1983, before launching his own J1 model in 1987. This heritage rooted the brand in meticulous analog engineering, emphasizing simplicity and precision amid the rise of digital audio.
The company specializes in high-end turntables and tonearms, such as the iconic J1, J4, Romance with its Romeo arm, and later models like the Mephisto. While primarily analog-focused, Audiomeca ventured into electronics like the Damnation CD transport and outsourced amplification to Japan, showcasing innovative, user-friendly designs that even CD enthusiasts could assemble quickly.
Audiomeca holds a niche boutique position in the high-end audiophile market, revered by vinyl purists for its French craftsmanship and rarity. Recently acquired by Primaluna's Herman van den Dungen, it maintains cult status among collectors, blending vintage appeal with enduring performance in an elite field.
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