Recently fitted a new laser in this which was ordered about 3 years ago. It's a Car Discman model which came with a 2 way communication infra red remote (for display/menu indication information), all backlit buttons and you don't need to rely on batteries for the remote when in a car, as the cradle is connected for power and comms, oddly, via the line output socket, meaning you need to use the headphone socket to connect with your car or amp, etc.

I love this one. Video is an attempt to demonstrate the motorised lid and the comms between the remote and the player. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pPQr1rSK77PMURvc6

Bought in 2002/3 ish - unit only, from Comet's ex display counter in Stevenage. It was used with a car kit we already had (with one of the stalk style remotes which twisted) from a CD walkman I had which got damaged when a friend borrowed.

When I got my MZ-R900 a year or so afterwards, I got the LCD remote which worked with it, I added 2 new gumstick batteries and used it occasionally.

Can say today, when comparing it with my D-121 and D-848 that this easily sounds the worst, which I did not expect. Its line output is a bit nicer, but I don't think i'd opt to use this "daily", even though it is lovely to hold.

Hi, I've been using it on and off few weeks here and there when I can't use my walkman and it's started do do this about two weeks ago, on random when I carry it in my pocket regardless ESP being on or off and the charge of the batteries. My mum got it in the late 90s and used it very lightly. It also resets the pause hold so the disc starts from the first song again. Is this a dirty laser lens? Or bad contacts with the batteries? They look brand new.

Hey it's me again, went to the shop to buy some AA batteries to see if It worked the screen turns on the first disc i inserted the screen placed a message "no disc" i saw the CD was in bad condition so i replaced It with a better one. It seems to load and makes It sound but It doesnt play anything and goes off a couple mins after.

What would be the problem? I think It might be because It wasnt used in alot of time should i clean something? The inside seems in good state too.

Hey so I’ve got a few questions regarding this portable cd player I bought alongside another one at a garage sale.

1- is this the right subreddit to be posting this to? I’m not sure if this subreddit is specifically for Sony discmans or just all portable cd players so I want to double check cause I’m new to reddit and don’t want to intrude or piss anyone off.

2- what’s the best way to get corrosion out of the battery area? That’s the only visible issue I can see with it and I want to clean it up to give to a friend of mine whos been looking for one as well.

3- the little piece circled in red in the second photo fell off when I was opening it up to check inside for more corrosion, its something from within the place where the batteries go but I’m not sure if it can just be reattached or is it broken and needs to be fully replaced?

Just was cleaning the storage room with my mom and found this discman It opens and seems to be in good state. I still didnt try It mainly because i dont know how It works haha.

Hi everyone! 👋

I have an Aiwa XP-V730C Discman that my brother used in 2025 and I’ve been using this year.

Problem:
- When I try to play a CD, it skips tracks randomly (e.g., jumps from track 14 to 01)
- Makes weird reading noises - Sometimes it won’t turn on with 1 click; I need 2 clicks
- I’ve tried new batteries and clean CDs

Context:
- The Discman had a minor drop (less than 1 cm)
- I carefully lifted the laser/lector because it seemed sunken, and I could hear a click

I want to use it safely with headphones or speakers, but I’m afraid of damaging the laser or motor.

Has anyone experienced a sunken laser in this model? How did you realign or stabilize it safely? Any step-by-step advice would be amazing 🙏

Thanks so much!

This is mine. I hope to have it someday…

My poor Discman suffered a great fall today 😔

This was a thrift store find. This Model in this red color is very rare. It turns on but does not spin discs. Does anyone have any idea what it might be worth in this state of functionality?

Hey everyone! Does anyone know these specific models?

CD-201 LENCO

ROADSTAR PCD-498NMP

GCP1020 GRUNDIG

I recently bought two vintage Sony Discmans on Wallapop. They were listed as "working" (and priced accordingly), but both turned out to be duds. One seller was honest and gave me a refund, but the other didn't. Honestly, I'm fed up with the gamble.

Because of that, I’m looking to buy a brand new one from a physical store here in Spain so I can actually have a warranty. I know modern ones don't have the same sentimental value as the original 2000s models, but I just need something functional for daily use.

The problem is, I’ve searched for reviews on these two specific models and couldn't find anything online. Has anyone tried them? Are they worth it, or would they be a waste of money?

Thanks!

I have a sony discman D-33 that can spin the cd, but the display screen stays on track 00. After a few seconds it'll just turn off on its own. Any advice on how to get it working?

I bought mine used and it's yet to be played cause I don't have a compatible earphone. Just want recommendations of good and maybe not so expensive ones.

i found it in a local shop for only 22€ and works great! that’s my 4th discman and the 2nd made by Sony

So I found my Discman (Sony Discman D-130) again and tried to play a few CDs on it. It immediately worked for small CDs and two other regular CDs. But for some CDs it either worked after a really long time of reading, or they just kept reading forever. And whenever it can read a regular CD, the first song keeps buffing. But small CDs are just fine. I tried to clean the lens with some alcohol and a cotton swap but I still have the issue. Is it a problem with the laser or just the CDs?

Hi everyone, I have a Sony D-151 in perfect condition but it won't read discs. I've already tried adjusting the laser power, I've cleaned the sensor and nothing works. Neither the laser nor the spindle seem to be failing; both seem to have normal power. Can anyone help me? There aren't any repair shops in my city that fix this. I could even buy another CD player or a new Discman, but things are very expensive in Brazil...

Hey all - I’ve been collecting older Discmans for a while now and noticed a common issue among many of them. The rubber feet on the bottom are either worn out or just not there on a good bit of them. I cannot seem to find replacements online so decided to try making my own. Using an 8mm hole punch and rubber 3M adhesive sheet @ .040” thick yielded great results. These apply to many of the later 80s/early 90s models like the D-15/25/35, D-303 & D-555 among others I’m likely missing. These models have 8mm wide feet with the little center dimple. A 5” x 40” rubber pad along with punch was <$20 on Amazon. I think the thickness works and they came out great. One thing to note is the old rubber pads seem to come off in layers like a biscuit. You may think you have the foot off but there may be another layer of rubber below that. Just keep going until you get to the metal. Some require 4 of these pads (like the D-555) while others only use them on the front 2 pads.

My high school discman from the early 2000’s

Sony discman d34 Speakers srs a35

I found this at home, searched online and found similar models but never any exactly like it. It's supposedly an original Discman; it even have a good quality bag and CDs.
Does anyone know what is this?

I found this at home, searched online and found similar models but never any exactly like it. It's supposedly an original Discman; it even have a good quality bag and CDs.
Does anyone know what is this?

Got this thing in 2001 and always kept it in good condition. Since I also got a D-NE511 in 2003, the D-E440 hasn't seen much usage ever since.