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This is a wonderful playing, great sounding, CD player from the golden age of CDs. The cover has blemishes which I have tried to illustrate in the photos. Notably, one side of the cabinet has some kind of specs. You cannot see this from the front if the unit is installed in a rack or on a shelf, but I needed to point it out. Please see the Video and you will notice that this is a rock solid player based on the Philips units of the day. Recall that Philips and Sony invented the CD format. Philips used a different style of transport which is why so many of the older units are sought after. I ship quickly and pack very well. Please see my feedback, and let me know if there are any questions.This unit does not have a remote.
At USD47, this Magnavox CDB260 is a solid bargain for a late-1980s Philips-derived player with the reliable CDM-4/19 transport and TDA1543 DAC, known for its warm, musical Red Book sound that punches above its weight. Typical used examples in good working order fetch USD50-100 on enthusiast markets, so you're getting in at the low end—especially if the video demo holds up—without the cosmetic dings driving the price higher.
Before biting, verify the laser assembly isn't fading (common on these 35+ year-old units; test with a variety of discs for skip-free play) and confirm the drawer mechanism glides smoothly without grinding. Check for the original remote and manual too, as replacements are scarce, and peek inside if possible for clean belts and no bulging caps.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Magnavox traces its origins to 1911 in Napa, California, where inventors Peter L. Jensen and Edwin Pridham, operating initially as the Commercial Wireless and Development Company, pioneered the world's first moving-coil loudspeaker in 1915. Named Magnavox—Latin for "Great Voice"—this breakthrough allowed a single human voice to reach an entire town, marking a pivotal moment in audio history. The company formalized in 1917 after merging with Sonora Phonograph Distributing, evolving through innovations like the first all-electric tone arm in 1916 and single-dial radio in 1923, under leaders such as Frank Freimann during its mid-century "glory years."
Historically focused on loudspeakers and pioneering consumer electronics, Magnavox expanded into phonographs, radios, televisions, and phono/filmstrip projectors like the Illustravox. Its legacy includes the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console, alongside early plasma displays and Navy-grade speakers. Today, under Curtis International Ltd. since 2025, it emphasizes budget-friendly home appliances and electronics, though specific modern hi-fi categories like amplifiers, turntables, or DACs remain less prominently detailed.
Magnavox holds a revered position as a vintage pioneer in American audio, celebrated by collectors for its foundational loudspeaker patents and mid-20th-century dominance in TVs and radios from Fort Wayne, Indiana plants. No longer a high-end or boutique contender, it occupies mid-tier, accessible territory in today's market, its innovative heritage preserved by dedicated associations while evoking nostalgia for hi-fi enthusiasts.
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