recommand a good cd changer

Home Theatre
Home Theatre Posts: 469
edited November 2006 in Electronics
I need one I have over 500 cd's.


Mp3 format
Cd-r
Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2006
    Rotel---no compromises
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2006
    I agree with Steve for the best sound, Rotel brings the best. For the most in flexibility, I suggest the Sony DVP-CX777ES 400 disc DVD changer. DVD, SACD, CD/CDR, MP3 all in 1 monster case.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2006
    HT,

    Have you ever thought about coverting your CD's to lossless on your computer (if you have one) and airing them to your receiver? Might take some time to do, but in the end it's worth it. No more fumbling with CD's or remembering what disk is what? Just a thought...

    Mike
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,094
    edited November 2006
    Home Theatre wrote:
    I need one I have over 500 cd's.


    Mp3 format
    Cd-r

    Check out the Squeezebox 3 from Slimdevices. From what I've read it does an excellent job, you can even kick it up a notch with mods. With that many cd's your computer is your new best friend.

    http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_overview.html
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,811
    edited November 2006
    Ah, the CD mega changer. Nothing says low-fi quite like it.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2006
    F1nut wrote:
    Ah, the CD mega changer. Nothing says low-fi quite like it.

    :D Yep! Early 90's crap in my book.:eek: :p

    Mike
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2006
    If outputed by the optical what's the deal? Doesn't sound bad to me.

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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2006
    Nothing, if that's your thing...

    I personally don't want a big, clunky, slow as mollases disk loading machine taking up all my rack space when I can do all that better with post #5 or a capable receiver.

    Mike
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2006
    Like better than finding a CD I wish to listen too and when your collection as gotten very large (I think anyway) 290 CD I think you're doing your CD's a favor for keeping them relatively scratch free.

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    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,811
    edited November 2006
    Lots of filmsy moving parts and cheap transport isn't going to give you great sound even if you use an external DAC. As for scratches, put the disc in the case after playing it, no worries.

    I know one member here that found a good use for a mega changer. He keeps his CD's in it. When he wants to play a disc, he punches it up and out it comes. He then puts into his single tray player for listening.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2006
    Will I happy with it, but I'm not saying I wouldn't have a nice single tray player one day and my mind may change on this. But for general listening I like it, and I wonder if I would have the time to just listen.

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    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,811
    edited November 2006
    If you're just listening to background music while you float in the pool, then I'm sure it's fine.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2006
    LOL Yes.

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    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    Ok I will just forget the changer idea.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2006
    Why F1Nut / Jesse is just a purest.

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    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    I just wanted to know about 5 or 6 disk changers.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited November 2006
    I have a previous version of this Sony ES 5 disc changer and have been pleased with it. Not sure if it plays mp3s though.
    http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Lfox7Ajd9MQ/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=158SC2KESB

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    The best changer available today is the Rotel RCC-1055. It is very close to the sound quality of the Rotel RCD-1072 which is a very good single disc player (I could hear no difference between the two of them).

    LINK

    If you want to go a litttle cheaper the Sony SCD-C2000ES (link in previous post) is a good choice. I have one and paid less than $300 for it. It is a good SACD player if that interests you at all.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2006
    A Rotel RCC-1055 will probably be my next transport.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • ntg
    ntg Posts: 36
    edited November 2006
    Rotel RCC-1055

    Does it come in black?
    If not what is another choice in black?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    ntg wrote:
    Rotel RCC-1055

    Does it come in black?

    Yes, as well as the silver face with black sides as shown on the web site.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    How much is the Rotel?
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    Why is a Rotel so much better? Is it worth the 300-400 extra for the some options?
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2006
    I think it's $599?

    Build quality and sound is way above the "norm" for changers.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    MSRP is $699 (it is rare to find it any cheaper). And yes it is worth the extra amount IMO. Just like any other component in audio, better generally costs more. You can by a $99 Sony CDP or a $6,000 Musical Fidelity or Cary. I've heard both ends of the spectrum and there is definitely a difference. My current changer retails for $600 and is similar to the Rotel in build quality and sound (actually did a side by side). I would not hesitate to spend the $ for the RCC1055 when the time comes to replace my current changer.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    Haven't heard this one, but I've read good reviews.

    http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_117112_1586crx.aspx
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited November 2006
    hey why not check out a denon dcm 380 but if you can afford i'd take the rotel for sure
    Chicomorales:)
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