Anyone tried the original Playstation 1 for CD?

I just today finished modding my fourth Sony PS-1 (Model 1001); the output stage, etc. The only requirements for anyone to do the same is to be able to solder, desolder and to think and reason. The end results will reward you for your small effort. In a few days I'll pull the ps board and remove the caps and replace with better quality ones. I'll then relocate the ps to a external box via a umbilical cord. This will greatly reduce the heat in the main console.

You really need to connect the video out a TV, monitor, etc. to see and use the menu and to learn to use the RC properly.

DIY mods of the Sony PS-1 (Model 1001 with 4309 dac chip) can be found here.
Also a tutorial on how to adjust the laser to read all your discs ( a small screwdriver and multimeter is required).
http://dogbreath.de/PS1/index.html

The RC transmitter and receiver can be found on, yep, eBay.
RC: Sony-10150
RC Receiver: Sony SCPH-10160
RC Receiver: Nyko Remote Free with dip switches set at #1 on, #3 on, #5 on.

I would be pleased if some of you took advantage of the free mods info and DidIY.
You won't regret it.

Regards,
Marvin

03-05-13: Kbuzz
Forgot to add. Anyone know where you can get a cheap 2-5 inch monitor with one rca jack to use as a "display" for this thing.

I did that exact thing with the McCormack player when I had it.

I found a cheap 7" LCD one. I'm not using it now, would sell cheap to someone that could use it.

I know this is an old post. Recently my 30 year old Magnavox CDB-650 finally took a dive. I was in search specifically for another one but had no luck until just a few days ago, but between that time I got myself and SCPH-1001 PS1 and wow! This is an outstanding player, nothing like any digital player I’ve heard. I also have a LEAK CDT coupled to a Denefrips Ares II and in one of my rooms, I prefer this $50-$100 player over my CDT and Ares II costing a combined total of about $2000 now. Even though the PS1 is said to measure badly, it performs as quietly as anything I have and I absolutely love the mechanics and simplicity of it. This PS1 is a hidden treasure. The sounds is warm, sweet and slightly rolled off so it’s an excellent match for the Heritage series or open baffle! Absolutely love this thing and the bass it produces is unmatched by anything I’ve compared! Thanks for posting the topic and here’s my review.