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Panasonic CQ-TX5500

The Panasonic CQ-TX5500 is a rare, high-end, double-DIN car stereo known for its unique built-in vacuum tube amplifier and retro analog meters.
Key Features
Reviews and Collector Information
The Panasonic CQ-TX5500 is a highly sought-after item by audiophiles and collectors due to its unique features and high-end audio approach.
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Panasonic CQ-TX5500

The Panasonic CQ-TX5500 is a rare, high-end, double-DIN car stereo known for its unique built-in vacuum tube amplifier and retro analog meters.
Key Features
- Vacuum Tube Amplifier: The head unit features a built-in vacuum tube pre-amp section to deliver a "warm analog sound" not typically found in modern car audio systems.
- Analog VU Meters: It includes old-school analog meters with needles that provide a visual representation of the audio levels, a feature not common in car stereos.
- Aesthetics: The vacuum tube emits an orange glow visible through a central window, adding to its distinctive retro aesthetic. It is a 2-DIN (double-DIN) size unit, which fits in many import cars.
- Playback and Connectivity: It plays CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3 discs. It also features an AM/FM tuner and can control an external CD/MD changer.
- Power Output: The unit provides a nominal power output of 16W x 4 channels and a maximum power output of 45W x 4 channels, into 4Ω.
Reviews and Collector Information
The Panasonic CQ-TX5500 is a highly sought-after item by audiophiles and collectors due to its unique features and high-end audio approach.
- Sound Quality: Reviewers and enthusiasts often praise the unit for its distinct, "coloured" or "organic, warmer sound signature" which is attributed to the vacuum tube design.
- Rarity and Condition: As a vintage and rare item, it is typically found used on auction
266K views · 2.7K reactions | In the early 2000s, Panasonic released a truly unique object in the history of car audio: a head unit featuring a real vacuum tube stage, visible on the front panel, combined with backlit analog VU meters. The CQ-TX5500
In the early 2000s, Panasonic released a truly unique object in the history of car audio: a head unit featuring a real vacuum tube stage, visible on the front panel, combined with backlit analog VU...