Amazing-sound PS1?

So Many Kinds of Bagels · Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:43 pm

I found some PS1s on eBay that were rediculously overpriced. I noticed they all bragged about the same model-number and amazing audio CD playback, or something like that. Anyone know the history of this?

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:50 pm

Were they third party? A link would help.

CTFan

Post by **gannon** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:21 pm

I remember hearing something about the very first model playstation (IIRC) having better audio quality for CDs than many CD players, so audiophiles are starting to grab them up

So Many Kinds of Bagels · Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:17 pm

gannon wrote:I remember hearing something about the very first model playstation (IIRC) having better audio quality for CDs than many CD players, so audiophiles are starting to grab them up

That must be it.

http://search.ebay.com/ps1_W0QQ_trksidZ ... QQsbrsrtZd

Post by **gannon** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:28 pm

I know I have at least 2 of that model, so I suppose I should list them

So Many Kinds of Bagels · Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:04 pm

gannon wrote:I know I have at least 2 of that model, so I suppose I should list them

:O You lucky nugget spugget.

....?

timmeh87 · Post by **timmeh87** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:06 am

HOLY $%#$!

I think theres one of those at the value village near me for like 5 dollars. it has the a/v outputs on the back at least.

Valium · Post by **Valium** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:49 pm

Gannon is correct, apparently, after leaving the system on for about 3 days and then playing CD's produced better sound than some of the most expensive CD players.

hokman · Post by **hokman** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:47 pm

Valium wrote:Gannon is correct, apparently, after leaving the system on for about 3 days and then playing CD's produced better sound than some of the most expensive CD players.

I don't understand...
I only head psx had crappy lasers

17daysolderthannes · Post by **17daysolderthannes** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 6:34 pm

I looked into this once and someone tested this theory and actually said the later composite PSXs had better sound, or at least that the difference was negligible. Bottom line, no, it is not better than a high end built-for-audio-CD CD player. Think about it, if Sony had the technology to make great sounding CD players for hundreds or thousands less than the competition, don't you think they would?

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:37 pm

17daysolderthannes wrote:I looked into this once and someone tested this theory and actually said the later composite PSXs had better sound, or at least that the difference was negligible. Bottom line, no, it is not better than a high end built-for-audio-CD CD player. Think about it, if Sony had the technology to make great sounding CD players for hundreds or thousands less than the competition, don't you think they would?

When you think about it, if they did have the technology to make great CD players for cheap, why would they sell them for less? Because then they could sell them for just as much as other companies, but make a ton more profit.

hack124x768 · Post by **hack124x768** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:45 pm

1. Make amazing (but cheap) cd player
2. Sell at an amazingmy high price
3. PROFIT!$$$

Zeguna · Post by **Zeguna** » Fri May 09, 2008 6:56 pm

I had one before and sold it when I heard that news. I never noticed spectacular sound on it, and only sold it for $25, so it's not much of a big deal.