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Sony CD player/changer in very good cosmetic and working condition. Holds 200 CD's. Major functions have been tested, played and are working properly. Front panel display and controls seem to work properly. This machine has a lot of programing options and they have not all been tested. Instructions/manual is available from Sony web site. Circa mid to late 1990's. Insides are clean. Remote is included. This machine unlike a lot of other big Sony CD changers, has only has 1 belt which is very accessible. Belt on the machine now works properly, but for the price of a new one, wouldn't hurt to replace it. As with any electronic unit of this age, this item is sold AS-IS, but guaranteed not DOA. Not D.O.A. means that the unit is guaranteed to power on, but NO GUARANTEE is made as to the performance of the unit during future extended use due to possible shipping damage or mishandlingGood chance this will ship Fedex ground or Fedex Home Delivery as opposed to UPS, unless buyer specifies a specific carrier.No returns unless item is not as described
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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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