Elite PD-65 CD Player

The Elite PD-65 was introduced in 1992 as Pioneers top of the line single CD player. It had an M.S.R.P. of $800.00. It remained in production through 2001, making it the longest running single-disc player of the Elite line. Also, Pioneer never raised the price of this superb player during that entire decade. The fact that it remained in production so long speaks for the high level of engineering that went into it. It most certainly was a reference standard.

December 1992 Audio Magazine lab test

Note: Click on the thumbnail image to enlarge (still difficult to read).

Specifications:

•  Stable Platter Mechanism
• 1-Bit DLC with Twin High-Speed & High-Density Pulseflow D/A Converters
•  Legato Link Conversion
•  Center-Tray Mechanism
•  Class-A FET Buffer Amplifier
•  Twin Transformers for Analog and Digital Circuitry
•  Direct Connection
•  Display Off Switch
•  CD-Deck Synchro
•  Full-Function SR Remote Control
•  Index Search
•  5-Mode Repeat
•  Direct Track Access (on Remote)
•  24 Track Program Play
•  Time Location
•  2-Mode Random Play
•  Anti-Resonance and Anti-Vibration Designs
•  Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs with Select Switch
•  Urushi Finish with Wood Side Panels
•  Two-Year Warranty

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