This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. Due to the use of an AKM DAC for sound processing, It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. MODDING PROCESS: The audio path has had all of its capacitors replaced with equivalent Nichicon FG capacitors, but the leg of the final capacitors in the chain have been connected directly to the RCA audio jacks on the rear of the console, bypassing the circuitry that controls mono/stereo output for older televisions. This version of the mod was done to test whether or not keeping the same audio path, including all capacitors and op-amps, but replacing them with high quality components, makes an improvement over the stock sound, and I believe that it does. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. (Several places in this listing the phrase de-soldered and re-soldered is used. When stated, this means that all old solder has been completely removed, the surface cleaned, and then fresh solder used to complete the connections again.) All three RCA connections have been de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way and at a specific angle to get it to work behavior that can arise from bad or old solder joints. The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been de-soldered and re-soldered. All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.CLEANING PROCESS:All units are 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt. I ensure that the lid opens smoothly and consistently, and that the latching mechanism and open button, a common sticking point, function well. Units are fully disassembled, and plastic components are cleaned with a mild detergent with to remove the majority of debris and residue. Top and bottom cases, buttons, and parallel port cover (if applicable) are then retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS cases from consoles and electronics of this era. The retrobriting process involves exposing the shell to UV light while it is submerged in hydrogen peroxide. I am not sure of the chemical process that restores the plastics, but my experience with retrobriting has been exceptional. After soldering has been completed, all boards are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, including all the rear ports. 99% IPA is an excellent electronics cleaner and can remove oxidation that causes issues with sound and video quality. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new CD. This takes only a few seconds.Functionality of the AV multi-out port is not guaranteed. Care is taken to make the consoles look as good as possible but sometimes there is superficial damage that cannot be removed without causing further issues. When purchasing consoles for refurbishing and upgrading, preference is given to ones that are in good physical shape and most likely to respond well to the refurbishment process. Every console is fully tested for the functionality described in this listing after completing my modifications and again before shipping, but these systems are almost three decades old and can occasionally exhibit issues, even after testing. More often than not, resetting the console using the reset button or by powering it off and on will fix the majority of issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. Due to the use of an AKM AK4309AVM DAC for sound processing, It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. MODDING PROCESS: As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the AKM DAC now bypasses the capacitors that were previously in the audio section of the board, as well as the op-amps that are on the underside of the board. The goal with this mod is to remove as many components as possible from the audio path to make it as clean as possible. In place of the stock capacitors and op-amps, a pair of Nichicon FG capacitors is installed, one for each channel. These help smooth out the sound a bit and also help reduce popping that can sometimes occur when the unit is switched on and off. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. (Several places in this listing the phrase de-soldered and re-soldered is used. When stated, this means that all old solder has been completely removed, the surface cleaned, and then fresh solder used to complete the connections again.) All three RCA connections have been de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way and at a specific angle to get it to work behavior that can arise from bad or old solder joints. The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been de-soldered and re-soldered. All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.CLEANING PROCESS:All units are 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt. I ensure that the lid opens smoothly and consistently, and that the latching mechanism and open button, a common sticking point, function well. Units are fully disassembled, and plastic components are cleaned with a mild detergent with to remove the majority of debris and residue. Top and bottom cases and the three buttons are then retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS cases from consoles and electronics of this era. The retrobriting process involves exposing the shell to UV light while it is submerged in hydrogen peroxide. I am not sure of the chemical process that restores the plastics, but my experience with retrobriting has been exceptional. After soldering has been completed, all boards are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, including all the rear ports. 99% IPA is an excellent electronics cleaner and can remove oxidation that causes issues with sound and video quality. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new CD. This takes only a few seconds.I do not guarantee functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out. I do my best to make the consoles look as good as possible but sometimes there is superficial damage that cannot be removed without causing further issues. When purchasing consoles for refurbishing and upgrading, I try and select ones that are physically in good condition. I fully test every console for the functionality described in this listing after completing my modifications and again before shipping, but these systems are almost three decades old and can occasionally exhibit issues, even after testing. More often that not, resetting the console using the reset button or by powering it off and on will fix the majority of issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-5501, the second generation release. Even though it lost the onboard RCA outputs of the first generation, it still utilizes an excellent AKM AK4309AVM DAC for sound processing. It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the sound quality suffered. This unit was made in Japan. MODDING PROCESS: As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the AKM DAC now bypasses the capacitors that were previously in the audio section of the board and has been rerouted to two RCA jacks retrofitted onto the back of the console. The goal with this mod is to remove as many components as possible from the audio path to make it sound as clean as possible. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped. The mainboard with original-equivalent Nichicon Fine Gold Audiophile caps and the power supply with a kit from Console5. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. (Several places in this listing the phrase de-soldered and re-soldered is used. When stated, this means that all old solder has been completely removed, the surface cleaned, and then fresh solder used to complete the connections again.) The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been de-soldered and re-soldered. All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.CLEANING PROCESS:All units are 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt. I ensure that the lid opens smoothly and consistently, and that the latching mechanism and open button, a common sticking point, function well. Units are fully disassembled, and plastic components are cleaned with a mild detergent with to remove the majority of debris and residue. Top and bottom cases and the three buttons are then retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS cases from consoles and electronics of this era. The retrobriting process involves exposing the shell to UV light while it is submerged in hydrogen peroxide. I am not sure of the chemical process that restores the plastics, but my experience with retrobriting has been exceptional. After soldering has been completed, all boards are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, including all the rear ports. 99% IPA is an excellent electronics cleaner and can remove oxidation that causes issues with sound and video quality. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord AV cables. The audio channels from the AV Multi-out no longer function, as that signal has been re-routed to the RCA jacks, but the video signal still functions as normal. Video is not necessary for function, this console can be used headless as it boots right into the CD player screen when the console is started with a disc present. NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new CD. This takes only a few seconds. I do my best to make the consoles look as good as possible but sometimes there is superficial damage that cannot be removed without causing further issues. When purchasing consoles for refurbishing and upgrading, I try and select ones that are physically in good condition. I fully test every console for the functionality described in this listing after completing my modifications and again before shipping, but these systems are almost three decades old and can occasionally exhibit issues, even after testing. More often that not, resetting the console using the reset button or by powering it off and on will fix the majority of issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-5501, the second US release. Due to the use of an AKM AK4309AVM DAC for sound processing, it has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound. This model does not have the RCA jacks that the previous model had, but a pair has been retrofitted to the rear of the console and connected directly to the outputs of the DAC. This unit was made in Japan. MODDING PROCESS: As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the AKM DAC now bypasses the capacitors that were previously in the audio path of the board and goes straight to the retrofitted RCA jacks. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. (Several places in this listing the phrase de-soldered and re-soldered is used. When stated, this means that all old solder has been completely removed, the surface cleaned, and then fresh solder used to complete the connections again.)The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been de-soldered and re-soldered. All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.CLEANING PROCESS:All units are 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt. I ensure that the lid opens smoothly and consistently, and that the latching mechanism and open button, a common sticking point, function well. Units are fully disassembled, and plastic components are cleaned with a mild detergent with to remove the majority of debris and residue. Top and bottom cases and the three buttons are then retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS cases from consoles and electronics of this era. The retrobriting process involves exposing the shell to UV light while it is submerged in hydrogen peroxide. I am not sure of the chemical process that restores the plastics, but my experience with retrobriting has been exceptional. After soldering has been completed, all boards are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, including all the rear ports. 99% IPA is an excellent electronics cleaner and can remove oxidation that causes issues with sound and video quality. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord AV multi out RCA jacks (for video only) NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new CD. This takes only a few seconds. The mods to the DAC output remove the audio from the AV multi-out, but the video output still functions. I do my best to make the consoles look as good as possible but sometimes there is superficial damage that cannot be removed without causing further issues. When purchasing consoles for refurbishing and upgrading, I try and select ones that are physically in good condition. I fully test every console for the functionality described in this listing after completing my modifications and again before shipping, but these systems are almost three decades old and can occasionally exhibit issues, even after testing. More often that not, resetting the console using the reset button or by powering it off and on will fix the majority of issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. Due to the use of an AKM DAC for sound processing, It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. MODDING PROCESS: As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the AKM DAC now bypasses the capacitors that were previously in the audio section of the board, as well as the op-amps that are on the underside of the board. The goal with this mod is to remove as many components as possible from the audio path to make it as clean as possible. In place of the stock capacitors and op-amps, a pair of Nichicon FG capacitors is installed, one for each channel. These help smooth out the sound a bit and also help reduce popping that can sometimes occur when the unit is switched on and off. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. (Several places in this listing the phrase de-soldered and re-soldered is used. When stated, this means that all old solder has been completely removed, the surface cleaned, and then fresh solder used to complete the connections again.) All three RCA connections have been de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way and at a specific angle to get it to work behavior that can arise from bad or old solder joints. The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been de-soldered and re-soldered. All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.CLEANING PROCESS:All units are 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt. I ensure that the lid opens smoothly and consistently, and that the latching mechanism and open button, a common sticking point, function well. Units are fully disassembled, and plastic components are cleaned with a mild detergent with to remove the majority of debris and residue. Top and bottom cases and the three buttons are then retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS cases from consoles and electronics of this era. The retrobriting process involves exposing the shell to UV light while it is submerged in hydrogen peroxide. I am not sure of the chemical process that restores the plastics, but my experience with retrobriting has been exceptional. After soldering has been completed, all boards are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, including all the rear ports. 99% IPA is an excellent electronics cleaner and can remove oxidation that causes issues with sound and video quality. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new CD. This takes only a few seconds.I do not guarantee functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out. I do my best to make the consoles look as good as possible but sometimes there is superficial damage that cannot be removed without causing further issues. When purchasing consoles for refurbishing and upgrading, I try and select ones that are physically in good condition. I fully test every console for the functionality described in this listing after completing my modifications and again before shipping, but these systems are almost three decades old and can occasionally exhibit issues, even after testing. More often that not, resetting the console using the reset button or by powering it off and on will fix the majority of issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release, due to the use of an AKM AK4310 DAC for sound processing. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. Stereophile magazine PlayStation measurements: https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-playstation-1-cd-player-measurements Stereophile review of the PlayStation as a CD player: https://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/708play/index.html FEATURES:As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the DAC has been diverted from the mainboard and is now directly connected to the audio RCA jacks . The traces that originally connected the RCA jacks to the audio signal have been cut, so there is nothing remaining in the path of the audio after it leaves the DAC except the new wires. Unfortunately with this particular unit, the solder pads for the DAC outputs were damaged beyond repair and could not be used. Instead I soldered the leads for the Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors directly to the legs of the DAC. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. All three RCA connections have been completely de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way at a specific angle to get it to work behavior that can arise from bad or old solder joints. All units are 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt. I ensure that the lid opens smoothly and consistently, and that the latching mechanism and open button, a common sticking point, function well. After the soldering work has been completed, all boards are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, including all the rear ports. 99% IPA is an excellent electronics cleaner and can remove a large majority of oxidation that causes issues with sound and video quality.All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.The case has been retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS plastic shells from consoles of this era.The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been re-tinned. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new CD. This takes only a few seconds.The functionality of the multi-out port is not guaranteed. I do not guarantee functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out. I do my best to make the consoles look as good as possible but sometimes there is superficial damage that cannot be removed without causing further issues. When purchasing consoles for refurbishing and upgrading, I try and select ones that are physically in good condition. I fully test every console for the functionality described in this listing after completing my modifications and again before shipping, but these systems are almost three decades old and can occasionally exhibit issues, even after testing. More often that not, resetting the console using the reset button or by powering it off and on will fix the majority of issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release due to the use of an AKM AK4309AVM DAC for sound processing. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. Stereophile magazine PlayStation measurements: https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-playstation-1-cd-player-measurements Stereophile review of the PlayStation as a CD player: https://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/708play/index.html FEATURES:As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the caps that were originally in the audio path have been bypassed and the output from the DAC now goes directly to the RCA jacks, bypassing those capacitors and the op-amps on the underside of the board. The goal was to take all components that could in any way modify or diminish the sound out of the path of the audio signal. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. All three RCA connections have been completely de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect video and audio signals and cause connectivity issues. All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.The case has been retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS plastic shells from consoles of this era.All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been cleaned of old solder and re-tinned. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The functionality of the multi-out port is not guaranteed. I do not test for functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out. I clean and retrobrite these consoles to the best of my ability but they are 25-30 years old and may have normal wear and tear. I try to select ones for modding and renewing that are in good physical condition to have as good an end result as possible. As mentioned above, these consoles are almost three decades old. I do everything I can to ensure functionality before shipping, but they may exhibit unexpected behavior, even after recapping and testing. More often than not, a reset, power cycle, or disconnecting and reconnecting the connections will fix any issues.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release, due to the use of an AKM AK4309VM DAC for sound processing. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. Stereophile magazine PlayStation measurements: https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-playstation-1-cd-player-measurements Stereophile review of the PlayStation as a CD player: https://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/708play/index.html FEATURES:As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the DAC has been diverted from the mainboard and is now directly connected to the audio RCA jacks . The traces that originally connected the RCA jacks to the audio signal have been cut, so there is nothing remaining in the path of the audio after it leaves the DAC except the new wires. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. All three RCA connections have been completely de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the dreaded you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way at a specific angle to get it to work that can arise from bad or old solder joints.All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.The case has been retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS plastic shells from consoles of this era.The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been re-tinned. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new disc. This takes only a few seconds.The functionality of the multi-out port is not guaranteed. I do not test for functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model is the SCPH-1001, the original US release. It has very good sonic characteristics and a clean sound almost three decades after its release, due to the use of an AKM AK4309VM DAC for sound processing. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. Stereophile magazine PlayStation measurements: https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-playstation-1-cd-player-measurements Stereophile review of the PlayStation as a CD player: https://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/708play/index.html FEATURES:As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the DAC has been diverted from the mainboard and is now directly connected to the audio RCA jacks . The traces that originally connected the RCA jacks to the audio signal have been cut, so there is nothing remaining in the path of the audio after it leaves the DAC except the new wires. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. All three RCA connections have been completely de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the dreaded you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way at a specific angle to get it to work that can arise from bad or old solder joints.All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.The case has been retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS plastic shells from consoles of this era.The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been re-tinned. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new disc. This takes only a few seconds.The functionality of the multi-out port is not guaranteed. I do not test for functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out.

This listing is for a PlayStation that has been restored and modified to make an excellent CD player. This model, the SCPH-1001, the original US release, has very good sonic characteristics and clean sound, even almost three decades after its release, due to the use of an AKM AK4309 16-bit sigma-delta DAC for sound processing. Later models lost the high-quality DAC and the clean sound of the original. This unit, like the vast majority of first generation units, was made in Japan. Stereophile magazine PlayStation measurements: https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-playstation-1-cd-player-measurements Stereophile review of the PlayStation as a CD player: https://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/708play/index.html FEATURES:As can be seen in the close up picture of the mainboard, the audio signal from the DAC has been diverted from the mainboard and is now directly connected to the audio RCA jacks . The traces that originally connected the RCA jacks to the audio signal have been cut, so there is nothing remaining in the path of the audio after it leaves the DAC except the new wires. Both the mainboard and power supply have been fully re-capped using Console5 capacitor kits. https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-smd-cap-kit-rev-pu7-pu8.html for the main board and https://console5.com/store/sony-playstation-ps1-power-supply-cap-kit-mitsumi-100v-120v.html for the power supply. The jack that connects the power cord to the power board has been de-soldered and re-soldered, as this connection can fail overtime due to plugging and unplugging the power cord from the rear of the console. All three RCA connections have been completely de-soldered and re-soldered. Aging solder joints can affect the video and audio signals and produce the dreaded you have to hold down on the connector in a specific way at a specific angle to get it to work that can arise from bad or old solder joints.All soldering on this console was done with high quality Cardas Quad Eutectic Silver Solder.The case has been retrobrited to remove the majority of the yellowing that is common on ABS plastic shells from consoles of this era.The disc lid detection switch that only allows the console to read a disc when the lid is closed has been removed and the contacts bridged so the console always reads the lid as closed. All connection points on the mainboard that make contact with the RF shielding have been re-tinned. INCLUDES:PlayStation consolePlayStation 2 DVD player remote and corresponding adapter. While the majority of it is non-functional on the PlayStation, it does allow you to play/pause (triangular button at the bottom), stop (rectangular button at the bottom), next track (R1), previous track (L2), fast forward (R2), and rewind (L2). When you power on the PlayStation with an audio CD inserted, it reads it and then goes to the CD player automatically, so all you need to do after it boots is to press start on the remote. No display is required if you dont want to use one.Power cord NOTES:The removal of the lid detection switch can cause issues with playback when switching CDs. If the console fails to read a CD when play is pressed after swapping, simply press the reset button on the console and let the console reload with the new disc. This takes only a few seconds.The functionality of the multi-out port is not guaranteed. I do not test for functionality of the multi-out video signal, and the modifications made to the audio path remove audio signal for the multi-out.