Description

A beast of a CD Player with the best laser pickup mechanism ever made, the legendary KSS-190A. Made in Japan, it is built like a tank, weighing 18kg, and uses top-of-the-line components. Reads CDs in just 2 seconds. The sound is detailed, fast and punchy yet refined.
http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-CDP-X7ESD.html

The player was professionally serviced in 2022, which included replacement of capacitors, professional cleaning of the electronic, optical and mechanical modules, and bringing its specs to the original factory condition. You can see a short service report with pictures here:
https://www.facebook.com/SerwisAudio24/posts/pfbid0237TbtSdC86ZS881itwXkoqYDvCyc7ddL1NM4G8qEk1aohziY8EUG1vzPNAiKJvjdl

Furthermore, it has been upgraded including a hi-fi grade oven-controlled clock with separate power supply.

Shipping: Collection

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Payment: Cash

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Comments & Offers

GalwayBay12 1 month ago

Hi Seb, did you buy this player off the place where it was serviced in 2022? Was belt replaced on tray loader? How much use after that and why selling?
Thank you.

SebW 1 month ago

@GalwayBay12: Hi, I bought it from audio-hifi-kontor in Lübeck, Germany, in 2022. It was shipped from there to Serwis Audio, and then to me in Ballincollig. According to the report, they replaced both belts on the CD tray loading mechanism. I used the player regularly between 2022 and 2025, and occasionally since then. I am selling it because I bought a high-end Metronome Technologie CD transport + DAC in 2025.

GalwayBay12 1 month ago

Appreciate your reply! I will think about it. Thank you.

SebW 1 month ago

@GalwayBay12: You are welcome to test the CD player as part of my system. You can also bring your current CD player along to make a comparison.