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Offered is „Sony DVP-NS999ES SACD CD DVD Player“ by Sony as second-hand device from the category „SACD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6526759644 ends on 24.12.2026 at 11:26 o'clock.
“Good” condition helps justify a premium, but €650 is clearly ambitious against the recent market: the median is €480, with the 75th percentile at €530. At €120 above that upper quartile, this is not a bargain; it only makes sense if the condition is genuinely exceptional and the accessories are complete.
The NS999ES remains a desirable, well-built flagship-era Sony player, with strong CD and SACD performance, multichannel SACD capability, sophisticated bass management, and a solid ES chassis. Original remote, manuals, and cables add real value, particularly for a collector or someone building a period-correct system. Before paying the premium, confirm reliable loading, reading, layer changes, and playback of both CDs and SACDs: the tray mechanism can be finicky, and this is a 2003 design. At €650, demonstrated flawless operation and unusually clean, complete presentation are essential.
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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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