Comparison with the world's first CD player CDP-101 of your ancestors has been added to photos 15-17. The tray is thinner and shorter, but the depth is longer on the CDP-102.
The sound of the 101 is smoother and easier to listen to, but lacks power for rock and jazz, so the 102 is favored.
This is the listing of the high-grade CD player CDP-102 from SONY's ultimate LIBERTY series.
This player is the successor to the world's first CD player CDP-101 that was previously listed. It has a width of 355mm, the LIBERTY size.
Improvements have been made to the shortcomings of the 101 such as low dynamic range, narrow range, and poor usability of the tray. It is equipped with the same pickup and board configuration as the company's full component high-end CDP-552ES.
Photo 14 shows the waveform of Mariah Carey's CD played on the JBL Control 5Plus currently listed. The sound is more dynamic and wide-ranged than the 101, while also possessing a softness like analog records, making it easier to listen to Mariah Carey's high voice without piercing the ears, as can be understood by looking at the waveform. Particularly, the high resolution of the bass may be attributed to the 552ES.
The product includes only the main unit, with no noticeable exterior damage. The internal tray opening and closing may not be smooth, but it is not a problem with a little assistance, so we will leave it as it is. The linear tracking search is fast and the pickup is good, so there are no issues. However, please understand that CD players from this era are prone to skipping.
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