NEC 509E (1985)

Little is documented about the NEC 509E. Listed in the period press as the CD-509E, it was NEC's low-cost compact disc player, shown at the 1985 Summer Consumer Electronics Show and priced at $449. High Fidelity (September 1985, p.24) noted it offered 15-selection programmability. Beyond that brief roundup mention, the record is essentially silent.

Known facts:

• Compact disc player (listed as CD-509E)
• 15-selection programmability
• Price: $449
• Exhibited at SCES 1985

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