Favorite Track Selection can be used to remember a program for each CD that you own (up to 255 CD's). Basically you put in a CD, then you program the player to play the tracks in the order that you like, then you push FTS, then Program. The next time you insert that CD, all you have to do is push FTS, then Play to program your favorite tracks and start playing. There are some other button combinations to delete a CD from the memory of the player or to clear the entire FTS memory chip (an EEPROM).
Love the backstory. As far as the CD player, the Belgian Magnavoxes with the TDA1541 DAC are high quality, near audiophile units. The ones made in Mexico, with the TDA1543 DAC are also very nice players. In this throw away day and age, finding something almost 40 years old that just requires a little maintenance (usually a belt for the tray) and will last another 40 years is a rarity.
You might be surprised to know that your un-assuming mid tier looking CD player from the 80's, contains one of the most coveted DAC chips out there, at least among audiophiles. That being the Philips made TDA 1541, and that little darling of a chip is living inside your estate sale bargain! This DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) chip has a very natural, analog sound quality, while also being highly dynamic and resolving. Do a quick search and you'll see that you got something pretty darn good. I have this same model (my first CD player) which I bought new back in 1987. I've had MANY optical disc drives over the years, of all varieties, but I've always kept the 473 in my system. It's the only player that compels me to stop, just sit and listen to the music, rather than have music on while I do something else. For it's special sound quality alone, I'd hold on to it!
Favorite Track Selection can be used to remember a program for each CD that you own (up to 255 CD's).
Basically you put in a CD, then you program the player to play the tracks in the order that you like, then you push FTS, then Program.
The next time you insert that CD, all you have to do is push FTS, then Play to program your favorite tracks and start playing.
There are some other button combinations to delete a CD from the memory of the player or to clear the entire FTS memory chip (an EEPROM).
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Love the backstory. As far as the CD player, the Belgian Magnavoxes with the TDA1541 DAC are high quality, near audiophile units. The ones made in Mexico, with the TDA1543 DAC are also very nice players. In this throw away day and age, finding something almost 40 years old that just requires a little maintenance (usually a belt for the tray) and will last another 40 years is a rarity.
Yes, I "hung out to learn more about this CD player. 15+ minutes? This is more about how to spend money at estate sales.
You might be surprised to know that your un-assuming mid tier looking CD player from the 80's, contains one of the most coveted DAC chips out there, at least among audiophiles. That being the Philips made TDA 1541, and that little darling of a chip is living inside your estate sale bargain! This DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) chip has a very natural, analog sound quality, while also being highly dynamic and resolving. Do a quick search and you'll see that you got something pretty darn good. I have this same model (my first CD player) which I bought new back in 1987. I've had MANY optical disc drives over the years, of all varieties, but I've always kept the 473 in my system. It's the only player that compels me to stop, just sit and listen to the music, rather than have music on while I do something else. For it's special sound quality alone, I'd hold on to it!