Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???

No memory card req for playback. Assuming you've got the thing plugged in sounds like something is broke. You could try http://www.richspsxparts.com/ for parts/advice or just get another one.

Rhing may be able to shed some light...

Well, no new news here but thought I'd chime in with my .02 now that i've had it in my system for almost a month. Very positive. In fact I just sold off my Musical Fidelity a308cr cd player (MSRP when new $3400) and don't miss it. I say this honestly: my rig has never been more engaging and enjoyable. I'm getting a feeling of holistic music and not 'what's missing or doesn't sound right?'. At the same time, sound is refined and I don't feel I'm missing much of anything in the details. Plus plenty of air. I'm a little awestruck actually. To me the most noticeable difference is that sound has a fluidity and ease to it I've never heard or experienced before.

The only 'tweaks' I did were upgrade the power cord to a PS Audio Power Punch (better bass, fuller sound, more focused) and put the unit on 3 brass cones sitting directly on my hardwood rack (not in brass pucks). I did this mostly to get airflow underneath and also my racks are solid slabs of Ash and not 100% straight or level. The adjustable cones enable the unit to be leveled and going directly into the wood I've found doesn't lighten up the sound as does on brass pucks.

The unit I received seemed well taken care of (ebay find) and no mech issues whatsoever (knocking on lots of wood). Just in case, I also have a back up that I'm considering modding, but as I listen now that things have had time to settle, I am enjoying the stock version quite a bit.

Associated equipment:
Shindo Aurieges-L preamp
Nuforce Reference 8V2 amps
Usher 6381 speakers
47 Labs OTA Stratos cabling throughout

O.K., after reading this thread, you guys got me. Bought one off ebay today for 38.50 shipped. I told my wife I was going to take 38.50 out of paypal for a CDP, and she said she didnt know if there was enough there. She didnt believe me when I told here again....38.50 not 3850.00. I hope she doesnt think this price will become a trend around here. ;-)

She didnt believe me when I told here again....38.50 not 3850.00. I hope she doesnt think this price will become a trend around here. ;-)

LOL. Gotta love the perversity of it.

i agree with everyone that the ps1 is fun as he** to play with. i even like using the wired controller as a remote, it limits the distance you can be from it obviously, but you can punch the buttons without picking it up and aiming it at the unit.

i still don't think it's quite as detailed or dynamic as my regular transport (hooked up via digital), but the sound the ps1 makes is wonderfully smooth, and on a badly recorded cd (deathcab for cutie and r.e.m. come to mind), i prefer it to my transport as it smooths out the grit like a shock absorber.

and it's just cool. i love the look of a fully modded ps1, they remind me of monster trucks with their huge damping feet - or maybe a better comparison is to the old renault le car turbo...