My search has finally come to an end! I am probably the happiest person alive. After years of searching I finally found a brand new Philips CD555 in absolute perfect condition. According to the seller, his father bought it end of the 80s and forgot it in a cupboard. Lucky me. I was pretty sure that there might be some […]
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of you. Christmas brought new speakers. Another modification and a huge improvement of sound. But the speakers need a case that fits better to the design of the Sound Machine. More later, in the meantime enjoy your holidays with your beloved.
Started with videos…
The last days I had some problems with my arm and was not able to use the computer. Ever tried to use the mouse with the left hand when you are right handed? At least not Covid – hope all are healthy and safe! But I thought this would be a good time to start with additional videos. Sometimes it […]
OMG look what I am found…
I knew that I still have the user manual of the sound machine somewhere. After three times of moving and still have some unopened boxes in the basement for 15 years(!) I thought it might be in one of the boxes. There must be something VERY important in those boxes if I do not need the content for such a […]
The hardest thing…
when repairing this old machine is the cat. I am always searching for parts which are spread around the house. Very nice when you step on an IC, gives a nice pattern on you foot. Lego is for beginners…
Service Manual in German language
I was able to buy some service manuals from a radio repair shop in Austria which, unfortunately, ceased business. There was a little hope that it contains all pages inclusive chapter 9 (modifications). Unfortunately chapter 9 was missing and I really think it was never written. It seems there is no documentation available for the changes, so the PCBs often […]
Unit #1 finished for the moment
Finally I reassembled everything and added a missing connector from the right speaker. In the beginning, the CD Player sometimes moved the head up and down without reading the disc. However, after some hours of playback it never happened again. Maybe there are some capacitors that need replacement? Unfortunately it seems the FM-Tuner does work since it is not possible […]
Hello & Welcome
For decades I planned to resurrect my old Philips Compact Disc Sound Machine CD555. Back in the eighties I had to safe my money for half a year to be able to buy this sound machine. I had been extremely happy for about 2 or 3 years when the unit broke – right after the warranty claim expired. I was […]