There is a P-D70 on eBay. Not very common, but you see them from time to time.

What is rare - no, extremely rare, is that this one has the wired remote control, the JP-521. This is only the second one I have ever seen, and I have one.

And, what makes this even more than extremely rare, is that the auction includes the original box. And, it includes the original owner's manual.

One potential drawback - seller has low number of feedback, but 100%.

Someone is going to be pleased with this auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140071941978

Standard disclaimers apply.

Doc

Doc,

Do you have a product brochure scan for that particular model you could post? What was the MSRP in 1984?

Yes, here is the remote control and the P-D70. Available 1983 to 1985. MSRP: $630

http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4458

http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21298

And a link to a discussion on the early CD players from Pioneer:

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=836605&postcount=9

Doc

I have no experience with vintage CD players...Are they a good bet? Laser pickups do wear out. Can they be obtained for these units? Do vintage CD players sound as nice as current ones? Are they consistent and reliable, or finicky and sensitive?

Enjoy,
Rich P

Don't know the answers. I can tell you that mine works great, as well as others I have spoken with that have them. Axel probably has more info in this area. The common problem most seem to have is the mean green light over the CD tray doesn't last long. I have replaced mine.

Doc

Thanks for posting the info, Doc!

I have no experience with vintage CD players...Are they a good bet?

I have had my P-D70 for about two months now and can confirm that it works great. Fantastic lights and a logo that looks like the old Cinerama logo. It is simply lovely to behold.

Memo to Pioneer: Reissue this piece of gear!!!

Silver face with a remote? What's this world coming to, anyway.

Pete

The times they are a changing...

Doc

Problem is, 'cept for getting up to change the stereo and doing 12oz curls I don't get any exercise.

It's a conspiracy, I tells ya! :D

Love the solid drawer, it looks like a nice unit.

Pete

Would love to find the wired remote for at least one of the two I own.
Both of mine work great, only one required a new lamp. I have had them for at least 4 years now and still going strong. Sound as good or better than any I have had or others that I own.
Fits so well into any PIONEER silver setup.
Some say that newer players have better DAC's and sound but I will stick by the build quality of the P-D70 until a laser goes or I die which ever comes first.:scratch2:

Its a fantastic piece of gear and I would like to see an AKer get this one, so open up those wallets my brothers.

From Axel's online museum:

http://www.thevintageknob.org/DAD/PD70/PD70.html

Doc

The common problem most seem to have is the mean green light over the CD tray doesn't last long. I have replaced mine.

Doc

Could you post a pic of this light?

The light is on the inside of the tray enclosure, above the center of the tray. It is a small axial lamp, with a green sock over it.

Sorry for the bad photo.

Doc

http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36124

Thanks Doc!

I have always wanted one of these. If I ever do get one, the little green light will surely drive me insane...

Replacement lamps for the mean green are difficult to find.

Doc

Those always bring a lot, the ones I've watched, anyway.
Just like SX-D1000 receivers.

Replacement lamps for the mean green are difficult to find.

Doc

We have two of the PD-70 CD players. Got them both this past summer and there is nothing I don't like about them. Seems to have it all for me, looks, sonics and, so far, dependability.

I could be wrong about this but I thought I read here on AK that our dgwojo (Dave) has a replacement for that green lamp. I need one for one of our machines. Just haven't had the time to write him. Maybe he'll see this thread and let us know.

Terry

I think dgwojo said he was out of those lamps.

Doc

Here is another one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130066018669

Same standard disclaimers.

Doc

I think dgwojo said he was out of those lamps.

Doc
Yes, the DA503 is 8v/55ma axial leads, I'm out of that one, the closest I have is 8v/100ma, it runs pretty cool so it might be an option? Dave. :scratch2:

Here is a photo of the lamp:

Doc

http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36154

Hey Doc - if you still have your receipt you can just take it in and get a free remote!

WOW!! THat is really cool!!!!

a cd player with level display? I never seen that.


I would like to own one of those!!!

Hey Doc - if you still have your receipt you can just take it in and get a free remote!

That would be cool if you could. The remote was optional, so this would have been a great way to get folks back in the sales room.

Doc

Well it's been my belief all along that Silver Pioneer can be credited for high price tags for these P-D70's among other items but I think this thread has just blown this particular auction through the roof. Doc, I think you should get a commission on this one. Thanks for all those super cool scans BTW, I always look forward to seeing what your up to next.

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First auction is done in a half hour. There is a third P-D70 on deck:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-80s-Silver-Pioneer-P-D70-CD-Player-RARE_W0QQitemZ270078673384QQihZ017QQcategoryZ79860 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Usual disclaimers. Go get it.

I love it when they say:


Don't have any speakers to test it on so am not sure if it works or not.


There is a very nice headphone jack right there on the front of the unit, with a volume slider...

Doc

I emailed the guy about not testing it. he has now and he has updated the listing with the info. for those watching it and havent checked on it recently.

Well, it went to Furyousrex for $760

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140071941978

I wonder if it is the AK Furyousrex...

Doc

I emailed the guy about not testing it. he has now and he has updated the listing with the info. for those watching it and havent checked on it recently.

It looks like that one needs a little attention to make it work. Probably will not draw much of a price. Could be a deal for someone who knows how to fix it. Or, it may not even be repairable...

Doc

Ummm, being an OLD CD player..... isn't it likely that the laser will go kaput some time in the near future and spares will be impossible to find?........

wow!!!! this must be one collectable!

its cool but id rather buy something newer for the price. :)

thats alot to spend for anyone.

One of these poped up on craigslist yesterday for $100, hopefully he still has it! I have been looking for a nice CDP like this for a while now.

I have no experience with vintage CD players...Are they a good bet? Laser pickups do wear out. Can they be obtained for these units? Do vintage CD players sound as nice as current ones? Are they consistent and reliable, or finicky and sensitive?

Enjoy,
Rich P

Personally I would avoid them. Most, if not all, of the drawer parts are un-available. Same thing with the lasers. What I can't believe is it went for MORE than my new Marantz "A" rated player. :scratch2:( which sounds better than my old Lux tubed unit, that cost $1500 in 1987 :sigh: )
In my experience, the older players suffer from "digititus", and sound unacceptable, but there are exceptions.

One of these poped up on craigslist yesterday for $100, hopefully he still has it! I have been looking for a nice CDP like this for a while now.

I am pretty sure it's gone. I saw that several days ago. No return call.

Must be a different one, as Im going to look at it in a few hours. Anything specific I should check for? I plan on bringing a set of headphones and a CD to test it. Just wondering if there is anything else I should be on the lookout for? Looks like a cool player, will fit in nicley in my rig, although I only own about 10 cd's!

Must be a different one, as Im going to look at it in a few hours. Anything specific I should check for? I plan on bringing a set of headphones and a CD to test it. Just wondering if there is anything else I should be on the lookout for? Looks like a cool player, will fit in nicley in my rig, although I only own about 10 cd's!

I would just make sure it works since parts are hard to come by, if you get there and decide you don't want it for yourself, I'll buy it. I could even use a parts unit too for that matter. Good Luck!

I would just make sure it works since parts are hard to come by, if you get there and decide you don't want it for yourself, I'll buy it. I could even use a parts unit too for that matter. Good Luck!

Sounds good. :thmbsp:

just picked it up. its nice and clean, although not 100% mint. the level slider is broken, looks like an ea y fix. appears to be stuck on the lowest volume setting, as I can hear it playing the cD very faintly. good news is the broken slider wa worth knocking 50 bux off the price! will post up some internal pictures when I take it apart to fix it for anyone interested.

just picked it up. its nice and clean, although not 100% mint. the level slider is broken, looks like an ea y fix. appears to be stuck on the lowest volume setting, as I can hear it playing the cD very faintly. good news is the broken slider wa worth knocking 50 bux off the price! will post up some internal pictures when I take it apart to fix it for anyone interested.

IMO a great CD player. Crack the case and you find it packed with boards and electronics. Possibly some over building seeing that CD technology was new to the public consumer back when. Some say that newer players have better DAC's and I am not here to argue that point. I just feel that the P-D70 can hold its own and sounds damn fine to me! The fact that is was manufactured in 84' yet plays CD-R's is amazing.
The shear weight, looks and performance of the 70 is great. I like em' so much I got two!
Great deal especially if they knocked off $50 WOW!:thmbsp:
Does the green light glow inside your machine?:dunno:

Does the wired remote use a plug in connector on this model?

If it does it would be a pretty simple DIY project to build a infared remote receiver to decode a standard sony remote control to activate the controls on this CD or any wired type remote. My guess would be around $20 in parts + the remote and it would be the size of a cig pack or smaller. Needed would be a matching connector (this might be the hardest component to come up with) for the remote access socket on this player and a service manual showing the pin out connections of the connector.

The magic component is a programmable micro controller chip called a picaxe avalible from an educational firm in England. It comes in several device choice depending on number of I/O pins needed. The development programming software runs on a PC and is free. It is programmed in the basic language and they have build in infared receiver and transmitter subroutines in their features. There are a few domestic sellers of these chips on E-bay and just a few US and Canadian distrubutors.

Here is a link the Picaxe home site for those interested in learning more about this low cost entry in DIY programmable devices.

http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/


Lefty