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Sony DVP-NS999ES CD, DVD & SACD player. I believe this is from the early 2000's. Works fantastic. I used it for the transport only into an external DAC. The internal DAC works great also. Comes with remote, manuals and original shipping box. The transport being a DVD rom drive is more robust ...
The NS999ES was a serious Sony ES universal disc player, respected for its substantial build, strong CD/SACD performance, and unusually capable video section. At A$750, this is right on the money: the three recent comparables put the median at A$751, with the middle 50% spanning A$641–A$767, so the asking price is fair rather than a bargain or an overreach.
Its real appeal is the combination of stereo and multichannel SACD playback, solid analogue output options, and flagship-era construction—an attractive fit for a disc-based system or a Sony ES collection. With condition listed only as unknown, verify that it reads CDs, DVDs, and both stereo and multichannel SACDs reliably, and check that the original remote is present. At this price, confirmed operation and complete accessories would make it a worthwhile buy; untested status should justify a little negotiation.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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