Magnavox CD1000
A single-disc CD player made in Mexico, featuring a Philips swingarm laser and TDA-1543 DAC chip.
Overview
The Magnavox CD1000 is a single compact disc CD player manufactured in Mexico. It was sold in black and designed for standard stereo audio playback. Units have appeared in various conditions, from working to parts-only, with some noted as rare vintage items. The player uses a belt drive system and includes a Philips swingarm laser mechanism for disc reading.
Specifications
| Playable Media Format | CD |
| Features | Belt Drive |
| DAC chip | TDA-1543 |
| Laser mechanism | Philips Swingarm Laser |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Color | Black |
Design
The CD1000 uses a belt drive system to operate the disc mechanism and incorporates the TDA-1543 DAC chip for digital-to-analog conversion. It features a Philips swingarm laser assembly, a common optical pickup design in mid-tier CD players of the era.
Market
Some units are described as "RARE Vintage" and have sold on eBay for $33.56 after discounts, with financing options like four interest-free payments of $17.78. Listings indicate variable condition: one unit was noted as "Very Good Working Condition," another as "Works well," while others were sold "For Parts" or "Not Working." At least one listing noted the top had been repainted and the remote control was not included.
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