Sony
CDP-101
Introduced 1982$900 MSRP
The first commercially released CD player, launched October 1982 alongside the CD format itself; a landmark collectible with a 16-bit DAC and Sony's original linear-motor transport.
MSRP
$900
Used market · Good
$150
-83% vs MSRP
as of Aug 16, 2026MSRP to used market
From $900 at launch to $150 today.
Specifications
- Type
- CD player
- Outputs
- RCA analog line out, headphone
- DAC chip
- 16-bit Sony DAC (CX-series)
- Disc formats
- CD
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