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Sony CDP-497 CD Player Single-Disc Fixed RCA Output Headphone Port
Brand: Sony
Model: CDP-497
Type: Single-Disc CD Player
Made in: France
Audio Outputs: Stereo L/R RCA
Headphone Output: Yes with volume control
Plays: CD, CD-R
Features: Shuffle, Repeat, Programming
Remote Control: Yes (RM-D297 / RM-D597)
Year Manufactured: 1992–1994
Complete with manual and remote control. The unit has been play tested. The tray operates well, it loads discs quickly and plays nicely.
This is a buyer’s market for this category, and at US$98 the asking price is a bit ambitious versus the recent used market: it sits above the US$91 75th percentile, so I’d want either a notably clean presentation or extras to justify it. It’s not absurd, but it’s priced past “easy buy” territory.
The appeal here is straightforward: Sony’s late-era CD players are generally solid, musical, and dependable when the transport is healthy, with a nice balance of smooth sound and everyday usability. If this one is genuinely well cared for, it could still be a worthwhile pickup, but at this level I’d want confirmation of full disc loading, quick track access, and clean operation; otherwise, patience should uncover a better-value example closer to the median.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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