{"product_id":"tandberg-3015a-vintage-16-bit-cd-player-serviced-w-remote","title":"Tandberg 3015A Vintage 16-bit CD Player - Serviced W\/Remote SUPER RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tandberg 3015A is a beautiful CD player made in Norway. This player was produced in two major variants: a 14-bit version and a 16-bit version. The 14-bit models feature dual Philips TDA1540 DAC chips, while the 16-bit models use the highly regarded Philips TDA1541 DAC chip. This happens to be the 16-bit model. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Philips TDA1541 is widely considered one of the most musical and best-sounding DAC chips ever made, and there are countless articles online praising its performance. In addition, this player uses the high-quality Philips CDM-2 transport. Early Philips swing-arm transports like this are incredibly reliable and rarely, if ever, require laser replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother major benefit of this particular unit is that it has been fully serviced in-house. All necessary capacitors on the Philips servo board have been replaced, providing the next owner with peace of mind and ensuring long-term reliability. In addition, the drawer belt was replaced for smooth operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn our testing, this player sounded beautiful. Unlike many modern CD players, it loads discs almost instantly as soon as one is inserted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the player are the original remote control (a very rare accessory First time we have had a Tandberg CD Player Remote), the original owner's manual, and a power cord. It will be shipped with its transport screws installed so it arrives safely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery light marks on the aluminum casing, Overall Great shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTandberg was an electronics manufacturer located in Norway. The company began in the radio field, but became more widely known for their reel to reel recorders as well as cassette decks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCA output, IEC Power input\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested on our bench with both CD and DVD. XLR and RCA working as they should.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit, remote, manual and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/tandberg-3015a-cd-player\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: CD player\u003cbr\u003eRemote: Optional remote control\u003cbr\u003eD\/A Conversion: 14-bit, then 16-bit\u003cbr\u003eOversampling: 4× oversampled D\/A conversion\u003cbr\u003eFrequency Response: 2 Hz–20 kHz (±0.3 dB)\u003cbr\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005% at 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (S\/N): 100 dB\u003cbr\u003eOutput Level: 2 V\u003cbr\u003ePower Consumption: 30 W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.125\" W by 3.5\" H by 13.75\" D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.5 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tandbergforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simple-file-list\/tcp-3015a-om.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable - Hero Ascent Series RCA Interconnects - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable - Silver Streak Summit Series RCA Interconnects - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable - PK14 Ascent Series Power Cords - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-pk14-pk-14-ascent-power-cord-brand-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Power Cords\u003c\/a\u003e - Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable - PK14 Ascent Series Power Cords - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-pk14-pk-14-ascent-power-cord-brand-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Power Cords\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. When the unit is first powered on we check the drawer mechanism function. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the visual inspection we connect the CD Player RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We start with a test CD with precision test signals to verify proper output on both channels. If the CD player has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this check passes, we move onto evaluation with actual music CDs. We listen for clicks, skips, and drops during playback. At this time we also check the transport functions including Play, Pause, Stop, Repeat Track, Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Rewind, and programming if applicable. If the unit has a remote control, all remote control functions are verified. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the CD player is capable of SACD playback we test its ability to read SACD layers on multiple discs including standard and hybrid SACD's. At this time we also check the unit’s digital outputs where applicable. If SACD layers are being properly read we should see the digital outputs mute during playback. On redbook CD playback we verify that each digital output maintains proper lock on our bench DAC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter bench testing is completed, CD players are set up for testing on our long term test rig. During extended testing we make sure that unit can play through several different discs from beginning to end with no skips or lockups. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tandberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48717755416830,"sku":"107812","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/tandberg-3015a-vintage-16-bit-cd-player-serviced-w-remote-super-rare-digital-167.jpg?v=1786652587","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/tandberg-3015a-vintage-16-bit-cd-player-serviced-w-remote","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}