Alpine 5900
A car stereo compact disc player from Alpine, documented in mid-1980s electronics publications.
Overview
The Alpine 5900 is a car CD player manufactured by Alpine, identified in electronics trade literature from the mid-1980s. It was designed as a mobile audio component for vehicle installation, part of the early wave of automotive CD players. While specific release or production years are not documented in the available sources, the unit appears in a June 1986 issue of ETI magazine and a 1987 follow-up, placing it among the first generation of car CD players. One owner report describes a specific operational behavior: upon applying both switched and constant power, the CD door opens and a "whirring noise" runs for approximately five seconds before stopping, with the display showing only "ALPINE" and no further functions operating.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 178mm (wide) x 50mm (high) x 155mm (deep) |
| Weight | 1.8kg |
Collectibility
A complete factory service manual for the Alpine 5900 is available for purchase or download, described as a 68+ page color PDF, which may aid in restoration or technical study of the unit.
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