Magnavox CD1000
A single-disc CD player made in Mexico, with a Philips swingarm laser and a TDA-1543 DAC chip.
Overview
The Magnavox CD1000 is a single-disc CD player made in Mexico. It was sold in black and plays standard stereo audio. It reads discs with a Philips swingarm laser mechanism and runs on a belt drive. Units turn up in all sorts of condition, from working to parts-only, and some are listed as rare vintage items.
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 to run the disc mechanism. The TDA-1543 DAC chip handles digital-to-analog conversion. The Philips swingarm laser assembly was 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. Condition varies. One unit was noted as "Very Good Working Condition," another as "Works well," and 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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