JVC XL-V3
The XL-V3 (and XL-V3B in black finish) was a Compact Disk Player manufactured by the JVC Corporation of Japan. It was a basic unit in the range but still very desirable today. Here are some of its features.
- ISS (Independent Suspension System) for accurate disc play
- "Y Servo System" for superior tracking ability
- Digital filter and elaborate analogue circuits for better sound
- 8 track programming, index play and other operating conveniences
- 3-mode track/time display
- Synchro play with JVC cassette decks similarly equipped
- Compact front-loading design
Specification
| Model Name | XL-V3 and XL-V3B |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 20 kHz |
| THD | 0.0035 % (at 1 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | 95 dB (at 1 kHz) |
| SNR | 96 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 | 8-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 × 93 mm × 294 mm |
| Mass | 4.4 kg |
Cost/eBay
Although it is a basic unit, it is still very desirable, because many of these older units were very reliable. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over thirty pounds or more in the pre-used market.