JVC XL-V20

JVC XL-V20
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The XL-V20 (and XL-V20B in black finish) was a Compact Disk Player manufactured by the JVC Corporation of Japan. It was a more basic unit in the range but still very desirable. Here are some of its features.

  • Midi-sized CD player
  • Sensitive and reliable JVC-developed laser pickup
  • ISS (Independent Suspension System) to protect disc from shock, acoustic feedback and vibration and vibration
  • "New Y Servo System" (High Balance Servo) to assure accurate tracking of any disc, even if scratched or smudged
  • Digital filter and elaborate analogue circuits for better sound
  • New disc support system for disc protection
  • Random access programming of up to 15 tracks
  • 2-speed manual search, index search
  • Index play, index skip and track skip
  • Repeat: all tracks or programmed tracks
  • Ready for synchronized operation with JVC Direct Call System
  • 3-mode track/time display

Specification

Model NameXL-V20 and XL-V20B
Frequency Response5 Hz to 20 kHz
THD0.004 % (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range95 dB (at 1 kHz)
SNR93 dB
Channel Separation90 dB (at 1 kHz)
Wow and FlutterUnmeasurable
Search ModesDirect search, 2-speed manual search, song skip, Index skip
Programme Function15-step random access memory at maximum with correction facility
Repeat FunctionAll songs, programmed songs
Disc Loading SystemHorizontal Loading
Output Level2.0 V rms
Dimensions340 mm × 80 mm × 292 mm
Mass3.4 kg

Cost/eBay

JVC CD players are still very desirable, and many of these older units continue operating even today. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over thirty pounds or more in the pre-used market.