Rare Onix CD-1 CD player (Rebadged MBL CDP-2) - $600

Rare Onix CD-1 CD player (Rebadged MBL CDP-2) 1

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condition: good

make / manufacturer: Onix

model name / number: CD-1

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This unit was used in my personal system for the past ten years. It has produced the very best redbook sound I've ever heard. Incredibly smooth; none of that digital edge. It's largely due to the Delta Sigma 2 DAC and the fact that this is a rebadged mbl CDP-2 (which retailed for $2,000 from the high end german manufacturer back in 2005). The Onix CD-1 also weighs 24lbs with an all metal body, and tri-point rubber isolating feet at each corner. They do not make any cd players of this quality anymore, and this will easily last you another 20 years or more. I purchased this new directly from AV123 (remember them?) when they were importing Onix products directly from Europe.

If you prefer a smooth and warm sounding audiophile CD player, this is the one. Comes with original all metal remote (built like a tank!) and a free, made in the USA, 4ft interconnect cable from signal cable (an $80 value alone). More info on the interconnect here: http://signalcable.com/analogtwo.html

I am rating it a 7/10 due to some cosmetic scuffs on the top and faceplate. I ca take additional pictures upon requests. It is in very good shape otherwise and works flawlessly.

Since this player was produced in a limited run, there's not many professional reviews out there. Here's what I could come up with:

https://positive-feedback.com/Issue18/onixcd1.htm

https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/2004-cedia-expo/onix-cd-1-cd-player

Local pickup only. Venmo, or PayPal only (no cash payment unless meeting at a bank or police station). I am an honest seller and do my best to describe items accurately. I expect an honest buyer will appreciate this.

Specs:

**Digital outputs**  RCA connection  Output impedance: 250ohm  Operating voltage: 0.5Vp-p

**Analog outputs**  RCA/XLR connection  Frequency range:5Hz- 20KHz  Dynamic: > 98dB  Channel separation: 100dB  THD:0.0025%  Output level: 2V RMS  Output impedance: 200ohm

**General**  Delta Sigma 2 DAC  Sampling frequency:44.1kHz  Resolution: 16-bit linear  Error correction: CIRC  D/A converter:1-bit liner  Signal to noise Ratio: > 103dB

Black gloss finish. One Crystal Copper Wiring. Copper binding and input posts.

Retail price $1495  Weighs 24lbs.  Dimensions 18"w x 13"d x 3.8"h

Positive Feedback Review: " It delivers a lush, highly musical sound, with a wonderful sense of weight, pace, and authority matched with a gorgeous high-end appearance that few players in its price range can match. If you are looking for a Redbook player in the CD-1's price range, it definitely must be considered.  - Fown-Ming Tien"

post id: 7875882127

posted: 2025-08-22 21:04

updated: 2025-10-01 16:50

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