5 disc CD Player

criverajr
criverajr Posts: 1,675
edited July 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Lookig for a 3-5 disc CD player for the garage system. Looking to spend around 100.00 with shipping, no need to be fancy just work.

CRj
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2007
    I've got one of these (bought from Trey a couple years ago) and works great. A bit noisy when changing disks, but most multi players are.

    These are authorized dealers with one year warranty....don't think you'll get any cheaper.

    http://www.dakmart.com/itemdetails/25812/175/?OVRAW=denon%20280&OVKEY=denon%20280&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=4436724521&OVKWID=45115499021
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited July 2007
    How about a 5 disc Sony SACD player for $60. Link to sony
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2007
    That is..........cheaper
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited July 2007
    tryrrthg wrote: »
    How about a 5 disc Sony SACD player for $60. Link to sony

    The carousel is a bit noisy, shuffling between CD's is slow, redbook cd's are bright. There's an optical spdiff but no coaxial plus there's 5.1 outputs but you can use just the Left and Right channel if need be. I can't comment on SACD playback because this is my first and I only own one so far (Getz/Gilberto). I've had it for a few weeks.

    Works well and for $60 is a decent deal. There's a $10 shipping and handling fee plus tax. I think I paid $75 or $79.
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  • Jockos
    Jockos Posts: 310
    edited July 2007
    Sorry for my knowledge but what is a redbook cd? How bright is it? Does it sound like some of those cheap DVD players? or is it on par of a typical cd player in its price range.

    Thanks Jockos
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2007
    If you are willing to spend upwards of $100.00 and CD is your priority, then look no further than the refurbished Onkyo DX-C390 6-CD changer directly from Onkyo. Sign up as a Club Onkyo member and automatically get $10.00 in credit. Since I am a member, I can see that the current club price is $99.00. With the $10.00 credit, the price comes down to $89.00 shipped.

    In terms of construction, the Onkyo is way ahead of the Sony and the sound quality on CD is better as well. On the other hand, I've never considered the Sony SCD-CE595 bright.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited July 2007
    Jockos wrote: »
    Sorry for my knowledge but what is a redbook cd? How bright is it? Does it sound like some of those cheap DVD players? or is it on par of a typical cd player in its price range.

    Thanks Jockos


    Red Book is the standard for audio CDs (Compact Disc Digital Audio system, or CDDA). It is named after one of a set of color-bound books that contain the technical specifications for all CD and CD-ROM formats.

    and I quote Wikipedia, the all knowing, all seeing, god-like net presence....
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited July 2007
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    If you are willing to spend upwards of $100.00 and CD is your priority, then look no further than the refurbished Onkyo DX-C390 6-CD changer directly from Onkyo. Sign up as a Club Onkyo member and automatically get $10.00 in credit. Since I am a member, I can see that the current club price is $99.00. With the $10.00 credit, the price comes down to $89.00 shipped.

    In terms of construction, the Onkyo is way ahead of the Sony and the sound quality on CD is better as well. On the other hand, I've never considered the Sony SCD-CE595 bright.

    I would listen to Danny before you listen to me. Great guy. In fact, I bought the Sony on recommendation from him! :D
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  • Jockos
    Jockos Posts: 310
    edited July 2007
    I just recieved my sony scd-ce595. It's alittle bright and edgy sounding but very clear. A great deal for $59 shipping was free when I ordered it, and to hawaii! Thanks for recommending Jockos
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited July 2007
    I actually got the denon and it is working fine the polk atrium speakers on the patio, needs some breaking in but we are talking about a lower level denon, so critical observations on this unit is probably not the best thing to do. Thanks for the responses and carry on from here.

    CRj
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2007
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Jockos,

    Let us know in a year or two how your changer is working. I had so many Sony 5 disc changers and they all died fairly quick. They all had problems with the carousel

    Thanks,

    Las

    I had my first Sony changer in frequent use from 1994 until sometime in 2002 (back then, I only had one system, so it was my primary player). It was still working, but the laser was getting weak and it wouldn't read discs half the time. I bought my wife (Girlfriend at the time) a Sony changer in 2003 and it is still in use today in our bedroom. I have a Sony ES SACD changer in my 2-ch system. I bought it used, but it was built in 2000 and is still going strong.

    That said, I have to disagree that Sony changers have problems with the carousels.

    If any manufacturer has problems with their changers, its Denon. Those Denon 5 disc changers are the clunkiest, slowest things I've ever seen. Read the reviews over at Audioreview and see how many have died just out of warranty.

    On the other hand, the Marantz CC4000 I'm using in my HT system has the best, by far, changer mechanism. Its ultra quick, quiet, and has been rock solid since 2002. Can't comment on other marantz mechanisms because they were not the same.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2007
    Sony, Onkyo, or DBX? It's your choice. Hit Exit 5 and it'll be a lot cheaper than $100, that's for sure.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited July 2007
    That said, I have to disagree that Sony changers have problems with the carousels.

    Sony is infamous for tray problems.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2007
    The true clunkers of the carousel changer world are the Kenwoods. The jerky motion will send a disc flying out of its tray, and it gets lodged towards the **** end of the innards. The drawer either won't close, or open after that. I "fix" them all the time for people who are afraid to take the cover off themselves.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    Sony is infamous for tray problems.

    ..and so is Denon...
    However, my experience with Sony has shown that the problems are not as bad as one might believe. 3 Sony changers in the last 15 years and no tray problems.
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  • burdette
    burdette Posts: 1,194
    edited July 2007
    George Grand wrote: »
    I "fix" them all the time for people who are afraid to take the cover off themselves.

    So what is the fix? I have a Kenwood DV-505, or something like that, that I got from my sister. She bought it new and after 3 years still hadn't taken it out of the box. She gave it to me.... it worked fine for awhile, but now it's quirky when it comes to the drawer opening. I, I admit, have resorted to a semi-sharp object inserted in the front to get the drawer open. After doing so, it works again, for awhile.

    I was going to offer this for free (for shipping) to criver...

    It is boxed up.. I'm back to using my 6 yo APEX single disc, which works WONDERFULLY.

    I'm not afraid to open the cover... I've done it before.. on just about every component I own. If there is a fix, great.

    If anyone wants this for shipping.. that offer is still open.

    Mark

    By the way... I still own my 2G Sony player from 1989... NEVER a problem of any kind, ever. I have two other Sony 5d changers that I've gotten off of Craig's List as part of deals for other equipment I wanted... a 345 and 445.. no problems at all with either.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2007
    Burdette,

    I don't know about yours. The ones that I "fix" just need to have the cover taken off and the cd that was tossed out of the rotating tray removed.

    I bought two Apex single machines several years ago myself. The one in Stephie's bedroom still works like a charm, and the one I was using myself just recently failed. Not bad, 8 or 9 years out of two budget machines that I don't think I paid a combined $150 for.
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