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Für Liebhaber! Plattenspieler der Luxus-Klasse CEC BD 5200.
Von einer Fachwerkstatt komplett überprüft und in einwandfreien Zustand versezt.
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Auszüge aus der Website: https://www.hifi-wiki.de/index.php/C.E.C._BD_5200
Kein Versand, nur Abholung!
Compared with a plain mass-market deck at this price, €166 is a good buy for this one: recent used asks cluster roughly around €120-€180 for unrestored examples, with nicer serviced or dealer-prepped pieces pushing into the €200s and beyond. That puts this listing in the fair-to-strong value zone, and if it’s genuinely excellent condition, it edges toward a bargain rather than an average ask.
The appeal here is the classic late-’70s Japanese CEC build: a well-regarded semi-automatic belt-drive with handsome proportions, solid day-to-day usability, and enough collector cachet to feel special without becoming fussy. At this price, the big win is a clean, original, fully working example with the dust cover, headshell, and a healthy belt; if those are all present, it’s an easy enthusiast pick.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
CEC, or Chuo Denki Co., traces its roots to Tokyo, Japan, where it was founded in 1954 amid the nascent audio industry. That same year, the company pioneered Japan's first belt-drive turntable mechanisms, which gained rapid adoption by major manufacturers worldwide, including Grundig, Marantz, Sony, and Pioneer. From high-precision phono motors to full turntables, CEC quickly established itself as a leading OEM supplier, laying the groundwork for its enduring legacy in mechanical innovation.
The brand's product focus has evolved to center on digital playback, particularly its signature belt-drive CD transports and complementary DACs. Iconic models like the 1991 TL1—the world's first belt-driven CD transport—set the standard, protected by CEC's global patents for reducing jitter and acoustic feedback. Today, the lineup features ultra-premium offerings such as the flagship TL0 3.0 with dual belts, suspended chassis, external power supply, and proprietary Superlink interface, alongside models like the TL5, TL2N, CD5 player/DAC, and DA5.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, CEC commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its mechanical purity and refusal to abandon CD as a viable medium. With flagship pricing around $34,000 and manufacturing returned exclusively to Japan since 2011, it appeals to niche collectors seeking boutique refinement over mass-market convenience, its transports praised for rich, musical retrieval that rivals streaming in sophistication.
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