MICROMEGA Stage 1 audiophile CD player A real centre piece for any hi-fi system stunning condition boxed with the legendary TDA1305T Bitstream DAC one of the coolest players ever With the red stealth buttons

Mega Rare Stage 1 audiophile CD player a feal cult favourite

No Offers or time wasters please


my high-quality Micromega Stage 1 CD player, a real highlight for any hi-fi system. The unit boasts a timeless black design boxed stunning condition

The Micromega Stage 1 is a French-made, audiophile CD player originally released in the mid-1990s as part of Micromega's modular "Stage" lineup. It is highly regarded by vintage audio enthusiasts for its smooth, musical sound quality but is also notorious for mechanical quirks involving its disc transport mechanism. [1, 2]

The Legendary "Bitstream" Sound

The sound signature of the Stage 1 is heavily tied to its internal Philips TDA1305T Bitstream DAC. In the 1990s, when digital audio was often criticized for being harsh, cold, or "sterile," the Stage 1 was legendary for its incredibly liquid, warm, and analogue-like mid-range. It possessed a rhythmic, musical pace that made it punch far above its original retail price class (£500 at the time). [1, 2, 3, 4]


The Micromega Stage 1 is universally considered one of the coolest-looking hi-fi components of the 1990s. While most audio brands at the time were churning out boring, generic black plastic boxes, Micromega embraced a minimalist, high-end French design language that still looks incredibly sleek and modern today.

Its "cool factor" relies on a few standout design choices:

1. The Red-Lit Stealth Buttons

Instead of traditional protruding plastic toggles, the front panel features a row of flat, tactile buttons. When the player is powered on, these buttons emit a sharp, vibrant ruby red glow underneath their text labels. It gives the fascia a clean, high-tech "stealth" dashboard appearance.

2. The Emerald Green Acrylic Display

The display window isn't just a basic screen; it is a large, smoky acrylic panel running across the left side. Behind it sits a bright, retro-futuristic mint/emerald green Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD). The contrasting color palette of the deep red buttons against the bright green text is a signature 90s aesthetic that looks striking in a darkened listening room.

3. Asymmetric Layout & Premium Metal Fascia

Most CD players put the disc tray right in the center or hard to the left. Micromega offset the tray and display using an asymmetric layout that feels architectural. The front panel itself is made of heavy, bead-blasted black anodized aluminum with a premium texture, rather than cheap stamped steel.




Key Specifications

Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): Philips TDA1305T

CD Transport Mechanism: Philips CDM12.4

Aesthetics: Distinctive black aluminum fascia with red-lit buttons and a bright green vacuum fluorescent display (VFD).

Modular Upgrade Path: Uniquely designed so that owners could incrementally upgrade the mainboard components to transform it into a Stage 2 or Stage 3




- Model: Micromega Stage 1
- Color: Black
- Easy-to-read display
- Classic, minimalist design.

The player is in excellent condition, as you can see in the pictures. It offers superb sound quality and is a must-have for any music lover who appreciates solid craftsmanship.