PHILIPS LHH2000 (1985)
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The PHILIPS LHH 2000 was introduced in 1985, with its main purpose to function in a professional sound studio. This was a multicomponent system which comprises in it's simplest form a CD player (PHILIPS LHH-2001) and a Control Panel (PHILIPS LHH-2051 Function Module + PHILIPS LHH-2052 Command Module). Up to three professional CD-Players can be operated within the system. These have been designed not only to provide the high standards of performance demanded by professional organisations, but also for compactness so that they fit unobtrusively into a busy sound studio. Each CD-Player is a mere 9,5" wide - just half the width of a normal rack-mounting unit. The access capabilities of the professional CD-Players are considerably faster than those of a normal consumer unit. This is thanks to a special sensor that's built onto the focus unit of the laser optics system, which rapidly scans the disc for a desired point of access. The professional CD-Player also features a high quality, built-in digital/analogue converter. It helps ensure the highest standards of reproduction required by studios - without the need for extra amplifiers. In addittion, the special built-in power supply unit handles all the needs of both CD-Player and the CD-Drive Control Unit. As an aid to easy operation, the CD-Players are designed for top loading. This means that virtually no space is required in front of the unit when loading a disc. Thereby enabling a compact configuration to be achieved. A light touch on the lid, and the door to the disc drive compartment opens hydraulically. Once the disc is placed in position and the lid closed, the turntable mechanism starts rotating automatically. On the front of the CD-Player illuminated indicators are provided which denote the status of the unit-on-line, ready, and power-on.
STUDER D730 (1988)
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The D730 is part of a successful studio CD players that started with the introduction of the Studer A730 in 1988. Several upgrades have been made to this initial model and in 1993 there was introduced the D730. The CDS Series are a STUDER and PHILIPS Development product for studio use. In professional audio applications the reliability is of utmost importance. The best technical specifications have only theoretical value if a unit breaks down during on-air operation or if does not survive a shaky tip in an OB van. This applies to CD players as well. The moderator or DJ must be able to rely on the editing and display precision if the music program or show is to become a flawless performance. Highly rigid die-cast aluminum alloy chassis are used wherever the precision and long-term performance to the original specifications is important. The basic chassis of the new CD-drive mechanism has a sufficiently large mass for excellent shock resistance, but small moving mass for exceptional responsiveness. The drive principle has remained unchanged: Balanced linear drive with play-free, low-friction bearings - in other words the well-proven moving coil principle in its most advanced design. The STUDER D730 compact disc player can also be flush mounted into a console. Initially conventional CD players had problems not only with the SKIP functions but also with playing back CD-Rs (a new technology back then) that have not been completely recorded, i.e. without TOC. On the STUDER D730 such CD-Rs can be played without difficulty. In a quick scan they create a table of contents in memory and then play the CD-R without TOC. The CD players can be controlled from a PC via the RS232 interface, whereas the parallel interface supports various versions from simple controls up to external full-key pads. A parallel remote control with or without display used for the A727 or A730 CD player can also be connected to the D730. Audio outputs are available for direct digital connections (XLR) and for analog signals in transformer balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (cinch) configurations. The format of the digital output can be configured according to AES/EBU as well as SPDIF.
Technics SL-P50 (1984)
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A proud achievement, The "Flagship" compact disc player. The SL-P50 is a professional compact disc player introduced by Technics in 1984. For this model they have used all original Technics components, including optical deck, laser pickup system and IC-controlled focus and tracking servo systems, 16-bit D/A converter for each stereo channel. It also includes three cueing modes: numeric keypad (for cueing by minutes and seconds or frame number), search dial, and automatic search function. The LED display shows track, index and elapsed time. The VU meters show actual disc signal level. Operation also appeals to professional habits and preferences, with a large search dial for "cueing" as on an analog turntable. The SL-P50 can be placed on a table or mounted in a standard rack or the optional SH-S50P console stand. The more common version is the black model but traditionally professional/studio components from Technics were white. Size: 430x200x530mm (WxHxD) | Weight: 19.5kg. Original sale price: 11900 DM in Germany.
