Yamaha CD-1

I have his pristine CD-1 that I have concluded was never adjusted properly. Unfortunately it takes a scope and I have sold mine. Sometime when I can afford to ship this beast. all 15kg of her, I will send it to someone who has a scope and likes Yamaha puzzles.

I have a scope (well, probably a half-dozen of 'em) but chances are that's a puzzle I could never solve... :-(

I have a scope and like Yamaha puzzles. I've always thought the CD1 was one of the most striking looking players even though I've never seen one in
Person.

Hope you find a good home for it Rob. The CD-1 you repaired for me is still working (even the motorized drawer) and sounds amazing for a first generation CD player.

Maybe I can borrow a scope locally as I would really like to get it running. It recognizes the CD and both drawers ride in and out but it just wont play.

Want me to mail you one, Rob?
I do reckon that you can find one down there someplace, though! ;-)

Rob,
If you want someone to get her running for you I can do it. If you're looking to pass it on, I pass. I've got several extra project CD players in the storage closet already.

Axel, from The Vintage Knob says:
"A MONSTER, in every sense of the word.

Short-lived, too - the mechanically simplified CD-1a replaced the CD-1 very quickly, parting with the 2nd motorized drawer that was strictly dedicated to programming : the CD-1 had two completely separated displays and attendant buttons, one for play, one for programmed play !
Even better : there's an output balance ring, under the player, below the front.

A true pain to dismantle and gain access to any of the parts (let alone the motors), the CD-1 was not meant to be serviced
It was, however, the top player of the 1st generation in Japan, alongwith the Sony CDP-701ES. A successful fate the CD-1a and (very different) CD-2 both inherited, gaining respectively the "Component of the Year" and "Best product" awards in 1984 !

Dual 16bit DACs, 14kg on the balance, an amazingly complex disc-drawer arrangements, classy looks almost second-to-none the CD-1 is however extremely finicky to adjust.
Two manuals are necessary, one of which is essential : "Mechanical Adjustments" ; I own both but I won't even try to get mine to play CDs again - I'd need first to un-stuck the program drawer and that requires a complete dismantling "

... man, I love Yamaha, wanted a CD-1, and have round-about access to a scope. Oh well .... better left to those with spare time

I have a CD-1 that was given to me and I agree with Mark. It sounds very good. Right up there with the Sony CDP-707ESD.