Panasonic Portable CD Player SL-S320

Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka

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  • Year
  • 1997 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367691

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • CD-Player, -Writer, MD, MOD (audio)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / AA: 2 x 1.5 V, DC: 3 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Panasonic Portable CD Player SL-S320 - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5 x 0.9 x 5.6 inch / 127 x 23 x 142 mm
  • Notes

  • The Panasonic SL-S320 is a vintage portable CD player from the late 1990s, highly regarded for its 1-bit MASH DAC and reliable build quality. It features a 10-second anti-shock memory and is powered by two AA batteries, often considered one of the "units to beat" among inexpensive vintage portables for its sound performance.

    Key Specifications & Features:
    According to archived technical documentation and expert reviews:

    • Audio Technology: Features MASH (Multi-Stage Noise Shaping) 1-bit digital-to-analogue conversion.
    • Anti-Shock System: Includes a switchable 10-second anti-shock memory buffer. Reviewers note that while it handles walking well, intense movement may still cause skipping.
    • Battery Life: Operates on two AA batteries. Modern users report excellent longevity from a single set.
    • Outputs: Provides a dedicated headphone jack and a line-out jack, the latter of which is praised by enthusiasts for use with external amplifiers.
    • Dimensions: Measures approximately 12.7 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm (5" x 5.6" x 0.9") and weighs about 318 grams (0.70 lb).
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.318 kg / 0 lb 11.2 oz (0.7 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 20.00 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Soundstage.com)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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