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 Name | XL-V20 and XL-V20B |
Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 20 kHz |
THD | 0.004 % (at 1 kHz) |
Dynamic Range | 95 dB (at 1 kHz) |
SNR | 93 dB |
Channel Separation | 90 dB (at 1 kHz) |
Wow and Flutter | Unmeasurable |
Search Modes | Direct search, 2-speed manual search, song skip, Index skip |
Programme Function | 15-step random access memory at maximum with correction facility |
Repeat Function | All songs, programmed songs |
Disc Loading System | Horizontal Loading |
Output Level | 2.0 V rms |
Dimensions | 340 mm × 80 mm × 292 mm |
Mass | 3.4 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.