SONY D-802K DISCMAN PORTABLE CD PLAYER 1992 JAPAN Introduction
NICE, CLEAN, SERVICED, WORKS AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW
Rare collectible condition
Laser lens was cleaned, transport rail was lubed, volume potentiometer and switches were deoxed/lubed using pro grade D100/G5, to assure smooth performance
This Sony Discman will be tested for a local Ottawa area buyer at the front door with a nice vintage amp and speakers;
Can be shipped, keep reading.
The D-802K is one of the finest sounding Discman models ever made.
When I finally got one in perfect working order (low hours, that took quite a few units), I was simply blown away by how good it sounded.
It sounded like a dynamic rich wall of sound, with good headphones.
There are drawbacks of course, it's not exactly portable in terms of size/weight, feels more like a small brick, but if you want SOUND and BUILD, this is the one to get on the budget.
A minty 802K sounds much better than D-5 (no treble harshness) and slightly better than D-2 (more clarity/transparency).
Naturally, D-25 and D-10 are both better and somewhat more compact, but look at those skyrocketing prices...
All post-1995 Discman models cannot compare, they lack drive/dynamics, power and sound thin in comparison.
The 802K is a successor to 180K (= 800K), with a better, more clear sound.
The overall sonic signature is the same, robust, meaty and mighty, with huge soundstage, it's just that 802K sounds about 20% more clear.
That difference was consistent, as I tested six of them side to side back in 2012, to choose the one to keep for my collection (this is the one).
* Production: 1991-1994, Made In Japan
* Car/Portable model
* Exceptional build quality
* Metal base
* Metal Sony KSM-220AAN laser (same as D-2/D-20);the signal processing however is different from D-2
* Dual Damper Antishock mechanism
* 8X oversampling
* Mega Bass
* High power headphones amplifier, in my experience it can drive any headphones rated 16 to 300 Ohms,
and some rated at 600 Ohms
* Dimensions: 140 x 42.2 x 162mm
* Net Weight: 500g no batteries, 600g with batteries
* Auto Dimmer
* Display: Light up orange, when plugged in with the wall adapter
* Lid lock switch
* Remote minijack connector
* Headphones jack
* Line Out jack (while not as loud as headphones jack, it's more clear sounding; however both line and headphones out are great on this Discman model)
* Bass Boost: Normal, Mid, Max. I suggest staying with normal, as bass on this thing is truly deep and extended
* Resume: On, Off
* Play Mode
* Repeat
* Play, Stop, Next, Previous
* Volume wheel
* Power: optional 9VDC C+ wall power adapter (not included) or 4 x AA cells
4 fresh AA batteries will be included
LINK:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-d-802k-1989-1990-how-does-it-stack-up.33790/
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$125 firm, cash and carry, pick up in Orleans;
Send cell phone number, I will text address
If budget is tight I suggest this Sony, it's pretty close performance-wise, smaller and also low hours:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-stereo-systems-home-theatre/ottawa/sony-d-34-discman-portable-cd-player-made-in-japan/1687571949
This 802K can be shipped if paid by Interac e-transfer ($25 shipping costs in ON/QC);
Local pickup or shipping only, no deliveries, no half-ways.
I've been collecting vintage stereos for a long time, so trades/trade-ins, old stereos in any condition will be considered; 70's/80's boxes preferred.
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