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Vintage 1983 Technics SL-P8 CD Player, Silver, Works w/minor issues

$ 105.6

Availability: 42 in stock
  • Condition: Plays CDs, good cosmetic condition
  • Model: Technics SL-P8
  • Color: Silver
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: CD Player
  • Brand: Technics

    Description

    Up for sale is a nice Technics SL-P8 in silver from 1983, with pitch control.  It looks good with minor wear throughout from use as you can see in the pictures.  As a hobbyist I did some work on it including replacing the laser drive belt, tray loading belt, and some failed capacitors.  The laser power has not been adjusted to avoid damaging it, but I did roughly adjust the focus and tracking servos.  However, it has not been fully serviced by a professional and is being sold as-is with no warranty or guarantee implied.  It plays most regular CDs well with a few minor issues:
    Some servo noise is audible when in use (acoustically from the outside of the unit, not in the signal)
    The search function (fast forward/reverse) works going forward, but it will not track correctly in reverse.  Skipping tracks forward and back works fine, though.
    Sometimes the tray open/close button can be a little finicky, but it does work
    It will be shipped with the transport locks engaged (see picture of the bottom of the unit), they will need to be unlocked/loosened before use.
    Only the power cord is included, no remotes or cables are available.  Thanks for looking!