Koss CDP-1689 Personal CD Player with 24-Track Programmable Memory

by Koss

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WIN3
• Item model number: CDP1689
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,123 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Koss CDP-1689 is a personal CD player which plays audio CDs, plus CD-R discs. This simple and affordable CD player sports a bass boost system which produces a richer sound, especially when using headphones. The CDP-1689 offers a forty-second anti-skip system, perfect for those who listen to their player while jogging, walking or commuting on the bumpy bus. It is possible to hook up this player to a home stereo or boom box via the line-out jack. With four play modes (normal, repeat, shuffle and twenty-four track program) there are many options to listen to your favorite CDs. The LCD display will keep you up-to-date on track and time information. The player runs on two AA batteries, either alkaline or rechargeable. For unlimited listening, use the included AC adaptor. Other notable features include: resume and a one-bit D/A converter. The color is a sleek and modern silver.

What's in the Box
Koss CDP-1689 personal CD player, overhead stereo headphones, AC adaptor, user's manual and a one year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent portable CD player with superb sound, December 25, 2000

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Stephen M. Bainbridge "www.professorbainbridg... (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Koss CDP-1689 Personal CD Player with 24-Track Programmable Memory (Electronics)

With 40 second anti-skip protection, dynamic bass boost, extended battery life, and shock protection this is a fully-featured portable CD player. Then add a high degree of programming flexibility. You can program up to 24 tracks to play in any order and with any number of repeats. With an appropriate adapter, it works well in a car -- even my bouncy old Toyota Tacoma truck didn't faze it. Jogging, walking, and riding the exercise bike also don't bother it -- I've never made it skip. (Although that may say more about my lax exercise habits than the Koss!!) The headphones that come with it are fine, but I swapped them out for Koss' noise reducing headphones. I travel a lot by plane and those headphones block out most noise. The sound is great. Not surprisingly, it is optimized for rock -- classical doesn't work as well. You lose some of the high end of the orchestra. Battery life is surprisingly long. Highly recommended.