Charity shop find. £5. Works perfectly. Have not looked up any information on it yet. One more for my small collection.
It's next to the D-555!!. I mean if I had this guy with IR Remote and controller to boot I'd be kind of satisfied that it doesn't get any better Cheers
Silverera. Th D-Z5555 still going strong after all these years apart from the volume a little on the low side but still listenable. Need capacitors changed but don't know anyone here in the UK that can do it. All Discman sound the same to me but there is something about the sound from the 555 that is different. Cannot explain it so remains my favourite.
Hi Derek, Wish I could help with a UK based refurbishing contact. I'd say you should consider getting in touch with Kaosun in the US. The service is all inclusive. You ship, they repair and ship back to you. http://www.kaosuncd.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1934 Cheers
Hi Silverera. I know about kaosund but am worried about it getting there in one piece plus all the taxes etc. I also have the Sony d-100 that I bought back in 1987 that I would love to get repaired. A gorgeous slimline discman. Thanks for reply.
Yes I have never used them. I guess if you're in the US its less of an issue. I've been lucky with my D350 which I use sparingly and is in mint condition. My other favourite is the D250 which is also slimline and has no SMD caps on the PCB. Very good sound even on 4 times oversampling compared to 8 times. Honestly I can't hear the difference. A Discman officianado on S2G advised me to buy a D250 because it's sound was almost as good as a D555 with the added bonus of no SMD caps. Cheers
Silverera. The tapeWM-4 that I bought back in 1983 still sounds as loud as when I first bought it. Then in 1989 Sony produced both the D-Z555 and the D-350. I also have the 350 and the volume is still aloud. Sony, maybe cost cutting , go and put cheap, crappy capacitors in their top of the range Discman. Have not listened to the 250 but I too have heard it is very good. Regards, Derek.
I rarely see portable CD players anymore, they dried up quick! I have been buying more CD's, my local guy sells great stuff for $1 USD, lot's of very early CDs go through his shop and he just wants to move them on.
I am Miriam, a student from Germany: I am currently doing research on portable CD Players (in particular the Panasonic SL-SX270) and their impact on music and daily life culture back in the 2000s. The goal of my research is to capture the cultural memory of portable CD players in the 2000s. What kind of connection do users have with the technology of the CD player? What material significance does the CD player have? And what role (if any) did the CD player fulfill in the listening experience? I will attach the general interview questions here, and you are welcome to answer them if you would like General Usage 1. Memories: What memories do you have of using your CD Walkman? 2. Frequency: How often and in what situations did you use your CD Walkman? 3. Favorite CDs: Which CDs did you listen to most frequently with your Walkman? 4. Mobility: Did you primarily use your CD Walkman at home or on the go? If on the go, where did you use it most often (e.g., commuting, walking)? 5. Power Options: Did you mainly use the Walkman with batteries or with a power adapter? Technical Aspects and Functions 6. Anti-Skip Protection: How important was anti-skip protection for your user experience? 7. Battery Efficiency: How did you find the battery life of the device? Were there situations where the batteries ran out, and how did you respond? 8. Controls: Which functions of the Walkman did you use most frequently (e.g., skip, repeat, bass boost)? Did you find the controls intuitive? 9. Connections: Did you use the line-out connection? If so, for what purpose (e.g., connecting to speakers)? Social and Cultural Significance 10. Social Interactions: Did your CD Walkman play a role in your social interactions? For example, did you lend it to friends or listen to music together? 11. Musical Taste: Did the ability to listen to CDs anywhere influence or expand your musical taste? 12. Cultural Impact: How do you think the CD Walkman shaped music enjoyment in the 2000s? Do you think it had a particular cultural significance? 13. Comparison to Other Media: How would you compare the CD Walkman to other music media of the time, such as cassettes or MP3 players? 14. Retro Charm: Do you think the CD Walkman still has a certain retro charm or nostalgic significance for people of your generation? Personal Stories 15. Special Experiences: Can you share a special story or experience related to your CD Walkman? 16. Collection: Do you still have CDs or even the CD Walkman itself? If so, why? 17. Advertising/Purchase: Did you buy the CD Walkman or receive it as a gift? To what extent did advertisements for portable CD players play a role? If you know someone who owns or owned it, and who is down for an interview, please let me know!
