Brand: Sony
The Sony DAS-R1 (R1a) is a high-end digital audio player released by Sony in the late 1990s. It played audio from Compact Disc-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ROM discs and had a built-in linear amplifier, eliminating the need for an external amplifier. The R1a featured a high-resolution 32-bit complex signal processing DSP chip to enhance sound quality, as well as a Titanium transmitter for premium radio transmission capabilities. The player also had advanced audio format support, including Compact Disc Digital Audio (CDDA), WAV, and Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF). Additionally, it had connectivity options such as digital output, composite video output, S-video output, and a PCMCIA slot. The R1a is considered a classic audio player in the vintage audio community and is sought after by audiophiles due to its advanced features and sound quality.