Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???

Heat wave, 103-104 last week. Used my PS1 outside while I played with my little one in her pool during peak temps without issue.
Don't think I will be buying a $200 power cord or $50 fuse for it. Wouldn't it make more sense to bypass the fuse and risk my initial $15 investment?

I just got a 1001 off CL and use it to complete my cheapo cheapest ever system. It really does sound wonderful with my HLLY tamp-20 driving Forte IIs. Total outlay for my source and amp; $79! Use it mostly outside on my ground level deck with the Fortes backed by a brick wall. I love the sound and it has amazed mor than a few people!
To me there is such a WTF factor to see this old Playstation and tiny amp making beautiful "full range" music that sounds great. IMO this thing does qualify as a "giant killer", super cheap is an understatement($15) and it really does sound very nice. And I love the "cheese factor".

Rhing, thanks for the tips. I am aware of the upgrade potential for this system. My first move will be new Crites tweeter diaphragms. I have limited tech knowledge. Wonder if the crossover can be split so I could use another amp for the woofers?
I like the Chinese approach to these little amps. They seem to watch how the DIYers mod them and incorporate the upgrades in the next generation. I have read about a "DC coupling" mod, but as I said before, I wish I knew my way around a soldering iron.
I have used my Grounded Grid pre with this setup, but usually use the amp alone. Thinking about getting something like a Little Dot mkIII to compliment the tiny amp.

I guess I am speaking specifically about the t-amps, what I have read, and only from my limited experience.
Really referring to the way they take notes from the DIY crowd. I know that even the second generation benefit from part upgrades and mods.

Just wanted to report that my PS has been 100% reliable. Despite reports of overheating problems, I have used it out on my deck many times for extended listening in summer temps without a hitch. Also, in totally stock form, I think it sounds excellent (unlike some other hyped "budget wonders"). The $15 I paid for it puts the price/performance ratio in the down right ludicrous zone!

Made some "white lightning" speaker cables yesterday. I used the walmart cord, Lowes shrink tubing and Nakamichi banana plugs from ebay. Total cost was $19. The bananas were $5 for set of 8 including shipping from China. I had to stretch the 1/4" tubing a little with needle nose pliers to get them to slide onto the bananas, but it worked like a charm.
They seem to do the job. I think I will find some rca plugs and an other cord and make a few ICs.