Audio Science

Your old Playstation 1 may be collecting dust in your closet, but some audiophiles have allegedly discovered that its CD player function rivals that of $4000-$6000 players on the audiophile market.

It appears that Sony put some very high-end components in it, and it is possible that with some excellent design this player could live up to the claims.
One commentator mentioned that he had liked the sound from his PS1 when he played CDs through it more than the performance of his normal CD player or computer. It seems that there is a consensus of enthusiasts who share this opinion.

However, as is the case with almost any audiophile product, there is some controversy as well. A couple of people declare that the sound is “muddier” and lower quality than their normal CD player or computer.
As usual, take everything you hear with an audiophile-sized grain of salt. What you hear is what counts, and in this case, it’s almost effortless to get your hands on one to try it out for yourself.

(Via Destructoid)