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Very nice sounding player with good converters. Comes with a thick heavy gauge stereo audio/video cable.
At US$52, this is a fair-to-good asking price for a late-’90s Sony DVD/CD player, though not quite a steal; comparable used examples show up around US$17, with another recent local listing at US$25, so US$52 is toward the upper end of the typical used range. For a clean, working unit with cables and accessories, that can still be reasonable if the finish is nice and the tray/laser behavior is solid.
What makes it worth a look is the classic Sony build: it’s a competent CD transport, has both coaxial and optical digital outs, and can be a handy budget disc spinner for a secondary system or vintage setup. The included accessories add real value here, since remotes and cabling are often missing on these older players; just make sure it reads discs quickly, tracks reliably, and the remote is present and functional.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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