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Up for grabs is a vintage Philips CDR820 standalone Audio CD Recorder and 3-CD Changer combo deck. If you are looking to burn high-quality custom music mixes or digitize your old analog formats directly to disc without needing a computer, this is the exact piece of vintage hi-fi gear you need.It features a 3-disc carousel changer alongside a separate 4x high-speed recording drive. It also has a front panel mic input for live recording and a unique PC keyboard port so you can plug in a standard keyboard to quickly type out your CD-Text artist and track names.**Condition & Testing**This unit has been thoroughly tested and is fully working. The 3-CD changer mechanism rotates smoothly, reads discs quickly, and plays without skips. The burner drive functions exactly as it should, recognizes blank recordable audio media, and changes recording speeds normally. Cosmetics are good with some minor surface scuffs on the top casing from normal use stacked in an audio rack. Please see the photos for an exact look at the condition.**What's Included*** Philips CDR820 Dual Tray Deck* Power CableThis is a standalone component audio deck, not a PC burner. Due to vintage industry copyright flags, the recording side will reject standard computer data CD-Rs and some mixed-use media, leaving the screen stuck on "BLANK." To record or dub, you must use true Digital Audio Consumer Discs.As this vintage unit has been thoroughly bench-tested with video documentation on file, please feel free to reach out or research media compatibility prior to purchase to ensure a smooth setup!VERIFIED Testing✅ Powers on✅ Display functions normally✅ Buttons respond✅ 3-CD Changer drawer opens/closes correctly✅ CD Recorder drawer opens/closes correctly✅ Playback changer reads and cycles pressed audio CDs✅ Playback audio works through headphones✅ Left and right audio channels work✅ Track skip/advance works✅ Recorder deck recognizes blank media insertion immediately (CDR 0 0:00)✅ Audio meters function✅ Outputs sound through speakers✅ Optical digital output✅ Coaxial digital output✅ High-speed 4X CD-to-CD dubbing functions perfectly✅ Finalizes discs perfectly (Successfully executes automated finalization loop and writes full master track profile)✅ CD-Text / Disc Profiling Functional: Internal processor successfully reads, identifies, and displays advanced disc format information (verified reading and displaying "PS Audio" text profiles on screen).✅ Variable Record Speed Control: System successfully toggles and locks into high-speed dubbing configurations (verified and tested via internal menu options)⏳ Untested FunctionRecording from external analog sources (cassette, phone, turntable): Untested, as internal CD-to-CD high-speed dubbing and recording was/is the primary focus.Fast shipping, packed with care.📹 Full video documentation of this exact unit powering on, reading discs, executing a high-speed dub, and successfully finalizing media has been recorded and archived to verify functionality and protect against transit issues.Seller is an independent reseller and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any brand mentioned.
At US$165, this is above the 75th percentile of your recent comps, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair against the current used market. With a median of US$59 and a 75th percentile of US$117, the ask is carrying a meaningful premium unless this unit is unusually clean, fully tested, or comes with standout provenance.
That said, these Philips recorder/changer decks have real appeal for someone who wants a single-box CD playback plus disc-burning setup, and they’re the kind of niche audio component that can still be satisfying if the transport and recording functions are healthy. The included power cable is useful, but at this price I’d want clear confirmation that it powers up, reads discs reliably, and records properly, since older optical-mechanism gear is where the risk lives.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in 1891 by Gerard Philips, an engineer, and his father Frederik, a banker, Philips began as a modest light bulb manufacturer, quickly evolving into a global electronics powerhouse through relentless innovation. The brothers' early focus on quality incandescent lamps laid the groundwork for expansion into radios, televisions, and audio milestones like the 1963 compact cassette and the 1982 Compact Disc co-developed with Sony. This heritage of pioneering formats that reshaped home entertainment cements Philips as a cornerstone of 20th-century audio history.
Philips has long excelled in consumer audio categories, from vintage turntables and cassette decks to amplifiers, speakers, and complete hi-fi systems, often blending cutting-edge tech with practical design. Iconic products like the first CD player (CD-100) and early wireless Streamium systems highlight their prowess in optical media, portable recording, and integrated sound solutions, while forays into headphones and even acquiring Marantz underscored a broad portfolio.
Today, Philips occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by savvy buyers for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exotica. No longer a full-spectrum electronics giant—having pivoted to health tech—its licensed audio branding delivers competent, innovation-rooted gear that's accessible yet evocative of golden-era nostalgia, appealing to both modern enthusiasts and vintage collectors.
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