CD-changer reviews
Aiwa DX-C100M CD-changer
Compact disc changers have established themselves strongly in the market by virtue of their excellent value, since they usually do not sacrifice any significant element of performance to achieve their automatic changing functions. Most multidisc CD players are designed to provide several hours of essentially...
Compact disc changers have established themselves strongly in the market by virtue of their excellent value, since they usually do not sacrifice any significant element of performance to achieve their automatic changing functions. Most multidisc CD players are designed to provide several hours of essentially...
Carver SD/A-390t CD-changer
The Carver SD/A-390t five-disc carousel-type CD changer offers an exceptionally large complement of operating features, including such unusual items as vacuum-tube output stages and a Soft EQ circuit that is said to make some discs sound much like top-quality vinyl LP records played with an audiophile-grade...
The Carver SD/A-390t five-disc carousel-type CD changer offers an exceptionally large complement of operating features, including such unusual items as vacuum-tube output stages and a Soft EQ circuit that is said to make some discs sound much like top-quality vinyl LP records played with an audiophile-grade...
Denon DCM-260 CD-changer
Listen to CD-changer Denon DCM-260 is easy and pleasant, nothing to distract the listener's attention, except that some programs noteworthy underline the high frequencies, which, however, will not significantly each system. Panorama slightly stretched, and the center of the stereo image a bit away, but...
Listen to CD-changer Denon DCM-260 is easy and pleasant, nothing to distract the listener's attention, except that some programs noteworthy underline the high frequencies, which, however, will not significantly each system. Panorama slightly stretched, and the center of the stereo image a bit away, but...
Denon DCM-440 CD-changer
The Denon DCM-440 can be programmed in the usual way to play as many as twenty individual tracks from five CD's, but it also has a track-memory feature that can store as many as six tracks per disc (for up to a hundred discs) that you don't want to hear, on the plausible theory that there will normally...
The Denon DCM-440 can be programmed in the usual way to play as many as twenty individual tracks from five CD's, but it also has a track-memory feature that can store as many as six tracks per disc (for up to a hundred discs) that you don't want to hear, on the plausible theory that there will normally...
Denon DCM-460 CD-changer
The DCM-460 changer is the lowest-priced CD player to incorporate Denon's new Alpha processing digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion system. The Alpha processor translates the 16-bit data from a CD to 20-bit data, interpolating an extra 4 bits into each sample based on the low-level characteristics of the...
The DCM-460 changer is the lowest-priced CD player to incorporate Denon's new Alpha processing digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion system. The Alpha processor translates the 16-bit data from a CD to 20-bit data, interpolating an extra 4 bits into each sample based on the low-level characteristics of the...
Harman/Kardon FL8450 CD-changer
The Harman Kardon FL8450's simple styling could be interpreted as nice and streamlined or plain and boring, depending on your point of view. As with other carousels, its wide loading drawer could lead you to mistake it for a laserdisc player at first glance. The FL8450 loads five discs on its platter,...
The Harman Kardon FL8450's simple styling could be interpreted as nice and streamlined or plain and boring, depending on your point of view. As with other carousels, its wide loading drawer could lead you to mistake it for a laserdisc player at first glance. The FL8450 loads five discs on its platter,...
Harman/Kardon TL8500 CD-changer
Instead of a front-opening drawer, it sports a top-loading platter under a transparent plastic cover. In addition, the buttons on the plastic front panel are all large and curvaceously contoured. All in all, not only is this changer charmingly reminiscent of LP turntables of yore, it's also just plain...
Instead of a front-opening drawer, it sports a top-loading platter under a transparent plastic cover. In addition, the buttons on the plastic front panel are all large and curvaceously contoured. All in all, not only is this changer charmingly reminiscent of LP turntables of yore, it's also just plain...
JVC XL-M417TN CD-changer
Very much the maverick of the group, the JVC XL-M417TN differs from the other changers in color, styling, and features. For some, its silver-gray finish will be a welcome relief from the somber black typical of modern audio components. The thin white letters used to label the front-panel controls are...
Very much the maverick of the group, the JVC XL-M417TN differs from the other changers in color, styling, and features. For some, its silver-gray finish will be a welcome relief from the somber black typical of modern audio components. The thin white letters used to label the front-panel controls are...
Kenwood DP-R4090 CD-changer
The Kenwood DP-R4090 plays lively and realistically. Chamber acoustic recordings sound especially good on it - the space on such material is transmitted superbly. The localization of imaginary sound sources is undeniable, and the reverb tails are so smooth that it is tempting to listen to them alone....
The Kenwood DP-R4090 plays lively and realistically. Chamber acoustic recordings sound especially good on it - the space on such material is transmitted superbly. The localization of imaginary sound sources is undeniable, and the reverb tails are so smooth that it is tempting to listen to them alone....
Marantz CC-38 CD-changer
The sound of the Marantz CC-38 is so pleasant that it feels like it was specially shaped to create such a feeling. Perhaps the characteristic "Marantz" coloring is created by a slight rise in the frequency response in the midrange. But the possibility of choice, among other factors, is connected, in...
The sound of the Marantz CC-38 is so pleasant that it feels like it was specially shaped to create such a feeling. Perhaps the characteristic "Marantz" coloring is created by a slight rise in the frequency response in the midrange. But the possibility of choice, among other factors, is connected, in...
Marantz CC-65 CD-changer
The Marantz CC-65SE is an impressive-looking five-disc carousel changer, presenting a glossy black front panel adorned with several spiffy gold-plated buttons. Its large drawer opens to reveal three disc wells, and pressing the load button (handily located on the drawer) rotates the carousel to expose...
The Marantz CC-65SE is an impressive-looking five-disc carousel changer, presenting a glossy black front panel adorned with several spiffy gold-plated buttons. Its large drawer opens to reveal three disc wells, and pressing the load button (handily located on the drawer) rotates the carousel to expose...
NAD 513 CD-changer
The London-based company NAD provided a CD player manufactured at a new assembly plant for testing. The company has remained true to its traditions here as well. According to its original design solution, sound, equipment and appearance, this device does not differ at all from a series of products manufactured...
The London-based company NAD provided a CD player manufactured at a new assembly plant for testing. The company has remained true to its traditions here as well. According to its original design solution, sound, equipment and appearance, this device does not differ at all from a series of products manufactured...
NAD 515 CD-changer
Decently but tasteful, - this is how you can characterize the model of NAD. Here are a strict, ascetic design, well thought-out ergonomics of minimally possible number of controls, monitor character of sound. The same transport mechanism as in the model of Marantz is used in it. Indicators and the way...
Decently but tasteful, - this is how you can characterize the model of NAD. Here are a strict, ascetic design, well thought-out ergonomics of minimally possible number of controls, monitor character of sound. The same transport mechanism as in the model of Marantz is used in it. Indicators and the way...
Nakamichi MB-2s CD-changer
The Nakamichi MB-2s uses neither a carousel nor a cartridge. Instead, it employs the company's proprietary Music Bank mechanism to swallow as many as seven discs. Inside, discs are loaded into a kind of elevator that raises and lowers them in relation to the disc transport. Each time you load a disc...
The Nakamichi MB-2s uses neither a carousel nor a cartridge. Instead, it employs the company's proprietary Music Bank mechanism to swallow as many as seven discs. Inside, discs are loaded into a kind of elevator that raises and lowers them in relation to the disc transport. Each time you load a disc...
Onkyo DX-C320 CD-changer
The most popular form of multidisc CD player is the carousel changer, typically accommodating three to six discs on a rotating platter that delivers the selected disc to its playing position. Most carousel CD players are also very moderately priced, and they offer not only the flexibility of automatic...
The most popular form of multidisc CD player is the carousel changer, typically accommodating three to six discs on a rotating platter that delivers the selected disc to its playing position. Most carousel CD players are also very moderately priced, and they offer not only the flexibility of automatic...
Onkyo DX-C530 CD-changer
6-disc CD-player refers to the heavy weight category (literally and figuratively). Draws attention to an unusually large number of controls on the front panel. On the one hand - no wonder they get confused with the other - very convenient to have a button for every function, the more so that they are...
6-disc CD-player refers to the heavy weight category (literally and figuratively). Draws attention to an unusually large number of controls on the front panel. On the one hand - no wonder they get confused with the other - very convenient to have a button for every function, the more so that they are...
Philips CDC-935 CD-changer
The Philips CDC-935 includes some features the others lack. For example, its Personal Presets system enables you to customize the player with your preferred modes of operation: Settings for such things as playback mode (continuous, random, programmed), pause time between tracks, and track-audition scan...
The Philips CDC-935 includes some features the others lack. For example, its Personal Presets system enables you to customize the player with your preferred modes of operation: Settings for such things as playback mode (continuous, random, programmed), pause time between tracks, and track-audition scan...
Rotel RCC-945 CD-changer
The Rotel RCC-945 appears, at first glance, to be a typical front-loading single-disc CD player, with a small but complete display window, a few added control buttons, and a standard-size disc drawer. Appearances can be deceptive, however. Within that conventional exterior is a changer mechanism that...
The Rotel RCC-945 appears, at first glance, to be a typical front-loading single-disc CD player, with a small but complete display window, a few added control buttons, and a standard-size disc drawer. Appearances can be deceptive, however. Within that conventional exterior is a changer mechanism that...
Sherwood CDC-680 CD-changer
Have Sherwood CDC-680 a few minor features missing from other competitors. By themselves are not very outstanding features, but all things being equal can be a deciding factor for selection. Coaxial digital output for this category of equipment - a rarity. Throw in a separate volume control on the headphone...
Have Sherwood CDC-680 a few minor features missing from other competitors. By themselves are not very outstanding features, but all things being equal can be a deciding factor for selection. Coaxial digital output for this category of equipment - a rarity. Throw in a separate volume control on the headphone...
Sony CDP-C601ES CD-changer
Like other Sony ES components, it has a copper-clad frame and very sturdy internal construction, and its front panel is made from aluminum plate. It also has plenty of features, including thirty-two-track multidisc programming, disc and carousel repeat, disc and carousel random playback, and direct-access...
Like other Sony ES components, it has a copper-clad frame and very sturdy internal construction, and its front panel is made from aluminum plate. It also has plenty of features, including thirty-two-track multidisc programming, disc and carousel repeat, disc and carousel random playback, and direct-access...
Sony CDP-CE315 CD-changer
Output level of Sony CDP-CE315 can be smoothly adjusted from 0 to -20 dB with the step of 1 dB.You can do it only from the remote control. Auto editing of a program works only for tracks with numbers not greater than 20. Moreover, automatic option involves only an option with optimum use of preset time,...
Output level of Sony CDP-CE315 can be smoothly adjusted from 0 to -20 dB with the step of 1 dB.You can do it only from the remote control. Auto editing of a program works only for tracks with numbers not greater than 20. Moreover, automatic option involves only an option with optimum use of preset time,...
Sony CDP-CX100 CD-changer
In recent years, sales of CD changers have mushroomed to the point where they now easily outstrip those of single-play models. Some changers use removable magazines, or cartridges, that hold five or six or even ten discs, and a handful can hold more than one magazine, giving them a total playing capacity...
In recent years, sales of CD changers have mushroomed to the point where they now easily outstrip those of single-play models. Some changers use removable magazines, or cartridges, that hold five or six or even ten discs, and a handful can hold more than one magazine, giving them a total playing capacity...
Sony SDP-CA8ES CD-changer
A five-disc carousel, the Sony CDP-CA8ES had perhaps the most conservative styling in the group, with a black, brushed-aluminum front panel, small buttons, and a bright blue fluorescent display. Overall, its appearance suggests solidity and reliability. When the carousel drawer is opened, it extends...
A five-disc carousel, the Sony CDP-CA8ES had perhaps the most conservative styling in the group, with a black, brushed-aluminum front panel, small buttons, and a bright blue fluorescent display. Overall, its appearance suggests solidity and reliability. When the carousel drawer is opened, it extends...
Technics SL-MC50 CD-changer
The new SL-MC50 from Technics features yet another variation on the numerous design and styling themes available in today's CD changers. Even though it holds a total of sixty-one discs, sixty in changer slots and one in a single disc playing slot, it takes up only about the same amount of space as a...
The new SL-MC50 from Technics features yet another variation on the numerous design and styling themes available in today's CD changers. Even though it holds a total of sixty-one discs, sixty in changer slots and one in a single disc playing slot, it takes up only about the same amount of space as a...
Technics SL-PD1010 CD-changer
The Technics SL-PD1010 is a five-disc carousel changer of fairly nondescript appearance (though I guess undistinguished styling beats bad styling). When the carousel drawer is opened, two disc wells are revealed. A disc-skip button rotates the platter counterclockwise two notches at a time to expose...
The Technics SL-PD1010 is a five-disc carousel changer of fairly nondescript appearance (though I guess undistinguished styling beats bad styling). When the carousel drawer is opened, two disc wells are revealed. A disc-skip button rotates the platter counterclockwise two notches at a time to expose...
Yamaha CDC-565 CD-changer
The operation and design of the CDC-565 is in the right ideological vein, considering the demands that are primarily placed on changers. The tray slides out so far that all five discs are visible. A separate button is provided for changing discs during playback. The player has a sub-index search. You...
The operation and design of the CDC-565 is in the right ideological vein, considering the demands that are primarily placed on changers. The tray slides out so far that all five discs are visible. A separate button is provided for changing discs during playback. The player has a sub-index search. You...
Yamaha CDC-655 CD-changer
Yamaha's CDC-655 is one of a new series of five-disc CD changers featuring the company's PlayXchange design, which enables any of the nonplaying discs to be moved or replaced without interfering with the playback of the currently selected disc. The CDC-655 uses single-bit D/A conversion and an 18-bit...
Yamaha's CDC-655 is one of a new series of five-disc CD changers featuring the company's PlayXchange design, which enables any of the nonplaying discs to be moved or replaced without interfering with the playback of the currently selected disc. The CDC-655 uses single-bit D/A conversion and an 18-bit...
Yamaha CDC-735 CD-changer
Yamaha's entry won the quick-draw competition, thanks in part to its on-board table-of-contents (TOC) memory. Normally, each time a disc is loaded into playing position, a player must read the table of contents at its beginning to get track numbers, locations, times, and so forth. The CDC-735, however,...
Yamaha's entry won the quick-draw competition, thanks in part to its on-board table-of-contents (TOC) memory. Normally, each time a disc is loaded into playing position, a player must read the table of contents at its beginning to get track numbers, locations, times, and so forth. The CDC-735, however,...