Some audiophiles swear by Sony’s little grey box.
When the PlayStation 1 launched in the West in 1995, it not only provided players with hours upon hours of entertainment thanks to its library of impressive video games but also came with the ability to play CDs, giving fans yet another reason to love Sony’s little grey box.
For many retro collectors, it’s a feature that probably doesn’t mean all that much nowadays, with most people simply turning to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music to listen to their favourite tunes. However, according to a recent feature from the audio publication WhatHiFi, there is a small group of audiophiles who have been seeking out and modifying early PS1 consoles (specifically the SCPH-1001 and SCPH-1002 models) to use as a cheap and easy way to play through their CD collection, swearing that the machine has a surprisingly smooth sound for its price point.
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Some audiophiles swear by Sony’s little grey box.
When the PlayStation 1 launched in the West in 1995, it not only provided players with hours upon hours of entertainment thanks to its library of impressive video games but also came with the ability to play CDs, giving fans yet another reason to love Sony’s little grey box.
For many retro collectors, it’s a feature that probably doesn’t mean all that much nowadays, with most people simply turning to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music to listen to their favourite tunes. However, according to a recent feature from the audio publication WhatHiFi, there is a small group of audiophiles who have been seeking out and modifying early PS1 consoles (specifically the SCPH-1001 and SCPH-1002 models) to use as a cheap and easy way to play through their CD collection, swearing that the machine has a surprisingly smooth sound for its price point.
Read the full article on timeextension.com
