Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???

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...

Do you need a tv screen to be able to move/click between songs? (I dont have a tv in my listening room).

no, not at all, you just hit the start button to play/pause, r1 to skip forward a track, r2 to fast forward (which it does very fast, which i like), and select to stop.

when it's hooked up to a tv it does show the time elapsed and number of tracks on the disc, but i never bother with that.

As I've found (and bought) there are cheap wireless controllers out there. I found one on ebay for $5. Having a remote removes the only thing I wouldn't be able to deal with -- using a wired controller that isn't long enough to reach my listening position.

Does the DVD remote for PS2 also work for CD navigation for PS1? The wired controllers for PS1 and PS2 are largely compatible so I assume the DVD remote is also compatible, but I want to make sure before buying one.