Sony CDP-701ES
(1983 - 1985)

The first and very well built ES unit and THE high-end best-seller in Japan in 1983/1984.

One of the very few 1980s component that, although adorned with many a button, manages to remain elegant. The finish is in it for something, the all-metal quality, too.

According to Siglo XX, owner of two, the main culprit of the 701ES is the encased LPF which is previsibly (and just as the optical block) not available anymore. Digital chips and ICs are all Sony, like on the CDP-101 or the... Yamaha CD-1.

Below right : a CDP-701ES in dignified company, atop the equally successful ESPRIT TA-E901 and ESPRIT TA-N901 separates. I have better images for this top system - stay tuned.

A mod' involving three dead 701ES, turning them into D/A units can be found here ; specs and chips are to be found you know where ; nudies of twin 701ES, right here.

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