CD Changers...

dipiazza
dipiazza Posts: 363
edited February 2007 in Electronics
Whats the deal with CD changers? It seems that there are extremely limited options when considering mega storage changers. Im talking like 200-400 disk changers. To me its very valuable to have quick and easy access to all of my CDs at once.

What options are out there that are above your standard sony or pioneer 300 cd changers. Im using the sony cdp-cx355 300 changer. Its alright, but really nothing great. Is there anything else out there thats a little more upscale? It would need to hold at least 200 CDs.

-Jake
Terps Swimming!
HT Setup
TV: Vizio VX32L
Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
Fronts: Polk R50s
Surounds: Polk R30s
Center: Polk R20's
Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

2CH Setup
Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

Headphones
Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

Other Stuff in Use
Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited February 2007
    I have a Sony cx455 changer, it holds 400 cd's. I noticed an improvement in SQ when I used an external DAC.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited February 2007
    I have a cx985v. it holds 400. I have had no problems and the sound is good.
    It also plays sacd albeit at the lesser state of conversion of pcm not dsd. I am very happy with it. I can play my concert dvd's with the tv off and really feel like I am there!
    :eek: From the bottom it looks like a steep incline, From the top another down hill slope of mine.:mad: But I know the equilibrium's there!:cool: .."Faith No More" :D
    Sony cx985v (for now)
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,782
    edited February 2007
    I was looking for something to hold all of my CD's, and the mega changers plastic construction, clunky operation, and slow disc load times did not appeal to me, so I went with a Yamaha CDR-HD1500.

    http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200106&CTID=5002200

    Although the specs claim it comes with a 200GB drive, mine arrived with a 300GB drive. That's enough for 469+ hours of uncompressed audio (that's the only option BTW). I have around 300 discs loaded currently, and there is 196 hours left. Being a hard drive, disc changes are instant, and silent. The drive is upgadeable to 500GB if needed.

    List is $849, but I got mine for $520 delivered from an authorized dealer. They still have them, but they are now charging $580 delivered a month later.

    I am very pleased with the sound off the hard drive, but I am looking for a DAC to see if I can further improve on it.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2007
    WilliamM2,

    Just out of curiosity, can the Yamaha server be "daisy chained" together?
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited February 2007
    WWW.escient.com

    probably more money than you're willing to spend, but it'll give you tons more options for now and the future if so desired.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,782
    edited February 2007
    Danny,

    No, but it holds 469 hours of music, and with a 500GB drive upgrade, it would hold about 800 hours of music. Can't imagine needing more than that. You could still connect two of them I suppose, and just switch inputs and have 800 more hours.

    It's not a server though, it is just a CD recorder with a hard drive. That's why I picked it, I just want to turn the stereo on, and listen to music. If I wanted a server, it would have been cheaper to just use a computer.
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited February 2007
    thanks for the replies guys. But im really looking to stay with a CD changer. maybe an External DAC is something to look into...

    as there appears to be no "higher end" stand alone CD changers
    Terps Swimming!
    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited February 2007
    As mega changers go, this is about as good as the mass market offers.http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DVPCX777ES/B&CategoryName=hav_DVD_DVDPlayers&DCMP=FROOGLE&HQS=DVPCX777ES/B

    Sorry for the huge link....
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited February 2007
    Jake, you're entirely correct about the convenience of the Sony megachangers; I'd never again seriously consider buying a single-disc player. However, in looking for something more "upscale" you're looking for something that isn't there performance-wise. The Sonys read what's on the discs(good or bad)without audible flaws. Relax and enjoy your music.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,813
    edited February 2007
    Anti HI-FI Audio Insurgent sighting.
    However, in looking for something more "upscale" you're looking for something that isn't there performance-wise. The Sonys read what's on the discs(good or bad)without audible flaws.

    Your ignorance knows no bounds. :rolleyes:
    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited February 2007
    Up scale mega changers.....Just about heard it all now,,,,almost!
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2007
    F1nut wrote:
    Anti HI-FI Audio Insurgent sighting.

    +1 ;)

    I hooked a 2K DAC to my changer, my ears no longer bleed its OK for company, dinner music , watching my little grandkids dance and so on, but there is no thrill for critical listening. The changer does make a nice storage unit.

    RT1
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