D-EJ1000

The D-EJ1000 is part of the last pure-CD flagships, built around an ultra-slim oval chassis with a magnesium die-cast lid and a level of physical refinement that stood apart from most of the range. It included a charging stand, backlit jog remote, CD-Text support, optical digital output, and a long-life battery system that could be extended further with an external AA pack.

Everything about it points toward a player built to feel complete instead of merely capable. The D-EJ1000 is part of the peak of the prestige phase, where Sony is still willing to push the format to its limits even as its long-term position had already started to weaken.