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Sony launches world's first CD audio player in 1982

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Sony launched the world's first Compact Disc (CD) audio player, the CDP-101, in Japan on October 1, 1982. Initially priced at approximately $1,060 (or $3,700 adjusted for inflation), the player featured a single DAC for both audio channels, leading to a slight channel imbalance. The CD format promised superior audio quality and durability over vinyl records and cassettes, but widespread adoption was delayed by high player costs and a limited initial album catalog. AI

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Sony launches world's first CD audio player in 1982

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Sony released the first CD audio player on this day in 1982

    Sony launched the world’s first CD player on this day in 1982, kickstarting the compact disc digital audio era.

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