The Toshiba XR-Z 50 is a CD player manufactured between 1984 and 1986 in Japan. It features a sleek design available in both silver and black colors. Its dimensions are 330 mm in width, 85 mm in height, and 312 mm in depth, with a weight of 5 kg. The XR-Z 50 offers a variety of functional features, such as a headphone output with adjustable volume. As for connectivity, it includes two analog outputs (Cinch) and a headphone jack. The player is capable of playing CD-R, CD-RW, and HDCD formats. In terms of audio performance, it has a frequency response ranging from 5 Hz to 20 kHz, a dynamic range of over 96 dB, a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 96 dB, and an impressive distortion factor of just 0.003%. It also boasts a channel separation greater than 90 dB. The unit has a programming function that allows users to select contiguous blocks of tracks for playback with a repeat option, albeit without the capacity to arrange titles in a custom sequence. The display shows the time spent on each track but cannot show both the track number and elapsed time simultaneously. Users benefit from a robust construction that resists dust and interference from physical vibrations. Overall, the Toshiba XR-Z 50 combines good sound quality and versatile features, making it a competitive option in its price category during its production years.
