Product Description
The DVP-NC85H five-disc DVD player offers 720p/1080i upscaling through an HDMI connection (High Definition Multi Media Interface). HDMI allows the transfer of uncompressed digital audio and video signals to other HDMI equipped components, providing an uncompromised picture. It also features Precision Cinema Progressive technology, which delivers accurate and vivid images to the television. Unlike other DVD players that detect image changes at the Scan line level-Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the Pixel level. This results in images closer to the original source data, because separate, optimized algorithms are used to handle the differing Pixel behavior. Precision Drive III mechanism is also included, which helps maximize the performance of DVD collections by reading data even on some physically "warped" discs. Other benefits include a 12bit/108MHz video DAC (digital to analog converter), and 24 bit/192KHz audio, providing high-quality video and audio processing for vivid images and crystal clear sound.
Amazon.com Product Description
Store hours upon hours of entertainment in Sony's DVP-NC85H/B five-disc carousel changer. This versatile unit plays DVDs and a variety of older disc formats, such as VCD and SVCD, as well as your favorite music CDs. And since the unit supports HDMI connections, you're sure to get the best picture possible.
HDMI Compatible
High-Definition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) is an interface format that provides uncompressed digital audio and video directly to a digital television. It represents the current state of the art in high-definition video and sound because the information never has to be converted into an analog format. Another benefit of HDMI is that it puts all that information into one cable and one easy-to-use connector.
An added benefit of connecting the DVP-NC85H/B to your set with HDMI is that the unit can "upscale" commercial DVDs, which are rendered at 480p resolution, to a digitally interpolated 720p resolution, which makes for a much sharper picture.
For analog sets, the DVP-NC85H/B includes a 108 MHz 12-bit digital-to-analog converter for sharp picture and clear action. It features composite, S-video and component video connectors, as well as optical digital, coaxial digital, and RCA analog audio outputs.
Precision Cinema Progressive
While other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level, Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. This makes the picture more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because the technology uses separate, optimized algorithms to handle the differing pixel behavior. It also uses separate algorithms to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from motion artifacts.
Precision Drive 3 System
Sony's DVP-NC85H/B delivers excellent picture and sound quality--even from damaged discs. How? The unit's Precision Drive 3 system allows you to playback some DVDs that may have been damaged or warped without a degradation of picture quality. This feature comes in handy when watching rentals or other heavily used discs.
MP3 and JPEG File Playback
The DVP-NC85H/B plays MP3 sound files and JPEG photo files. Simply insert the disc and use the remote control to navigate through your folders to your files.
Customer Reviews:
I really love this player!.......2007-12-21
After over 40 hours of play time thus far, I just love this DVD player. Some might think it's slightly slow but I am not that impatient! I think it works extremely well and the only slight drawback is that it does make some mild mechanical noise while loading or waiting to be loaded. This is not a big deal at all and it stops as soon as a disc is loaded. It's totally a minor thing. I can't believe that I was able to get this fabulous 5 DISC SONY DVD Player for $120!! Merry Christmas to Me! ;-) (yeah!)
Great Picture, Great Sound & Easy To Use.......2007-12-12
I bought this unit to replace several CD players and a single disc DVD player. It is all I hoped it would be. I've got it hooked up to an HDTV and a Home Surround Sound System. Picture and sound quality are great. The system was easy to kook up. The manual is fairly straight forward. The multi disc feature makes it easy to load up on music and sit back and enjoy without the need to swap out discs. I'm not into random play, so negative comments in some other reviews had no impact on me. I bought it based on the features I knew I would use and wanted. The price also was quite good. I would highly recommend this unit until an HD version comes along that can match it.
Buy this instead of a CD changer.......2007-12-02
My Denon DCM-390 died after 3 years. Just up and died. (It had replaced Denon's earlier, cheaper model that had lasted for ten years (it was cd-r's that killed the beast).
When my first Denon died after 10 years, I upgraded. I trusted the brand. And HDCD! (woo hoo cares.) It was always glitchy, anyway.
3 years. $300. I paid $200 for the one that lasted 10 years!
So I painstaked over this purchase. I wanted a disc changer. Our Music stereo is completely separate from our DVD/5 channel surround sound setup (we don't do network television).
Why consider a DVD changer to replace your CD changer?
The higher bit-rate sampling? The cheaper cost? The wider compatibility? The flexibility when your dvd player finally dies?
What the hell, I thought, let's try it.
(Sorry Amazon) I bought this one directly from Sony. Refurbished for $95 with a 3 year replacement guarantee.
After my experience with the higher end (not super-high end, I know) Denon, I was more interested in how long will it last than how perfect will it sound.
Yippee! It sounds better than the Denon ever did. Even with the HDCD discs.
Sure, it takes longer to load--it acts more like a DVD player than a CD player--but, man, it sounds great through my Denon amp and Polk speakers. It sounds even better through headphones.
I was tempted, almost convinced that I needed to spend another $200 at least to get a quality CD changer (with a 1 year limited warranty). I was sure there must be a reason the Cd changers cost so much more than the DVD/CD changers. I'm glad I didn't.
I'll be happy if I never hook this thing up to a TV. It sounds great!
good dvd player.......2007-11-19
Good upscaling dvd player. A big improvement over my old non-progressive player. Haven't had any reliabilty issues yet, but only had for 2 months. I am enjoying this machine!
Works perfect as I expected.......2007-11-05
This player was a replacement for my 1992 Sony that was quite similar to this one. The 1992 worked well for years and had slowly passed away. The new one works perfectly as I expected. The controls are on a bevel slanted towards the top though and not as easy to see and use as my old Sony. But still a very very good product.
Product Description
Supplied Accessories: Headphones, remote control
With the Sony DNF-430SI Portable Discman, you can enjoy the very best in audio, wherever you go. Load your favorite albums or mix CDs and have a soundtrack for travelling anywhere. Long battery life keeps the music coming, while easy controls and display features tell you what's playing all the time. Up to 41 hours battery life Requires 1 AA battery (included)
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed with serious music fans in mind, the Sony D-NF430 CD Walkman lets you listen to your favorite CDs, MP3s, and radio stations in style. The sleek portable player is ideal for listeners who already have extensive music libraries, as it comes with bundled software to burn and play back everything from MP3 to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus tracks. The latter is an advanced audio compression technology offering multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference. More significantly, a single CD-R/RW disc can store up to 490 ATRAC3plus selections when burned at 48 kbps, thus saving money, time, and storage space. And if you're just starting your digital music collection, don't fret, as the D- NF430 is compatible with Sony's Connect Music store and its vast online music archives.
Listeners who want a little more variety in their music can turn to the built-in digital AM/FM tuner, which also offers accurate drift-free tuning of select TV and weather stations. The tuner is ideal for catching a special report on NPR, listening to the ballgame, or receiving a quick 24- hour weather forecast. And switching between those stations is quicker than ever thanks to the 51 station presets, including 30 FM, 10 AM, four weather band, and seven TV presets.
The D-NF430 offers a wide array of playback modes (18 in all), ranging from repeat and random play to track programming to bookmarking. The five-direction control key, meanwhile, makes navigation a breeze. The CD Walkman's no slouch from an audio perspective, either, with such features as a parametric equalizer that lets the user set not only the amount (in dB) by which a certain frequency band is boost or cut, but also the width and/or center frequency of the band; Digital Mega Basss sound, which employs digital processing technology to produce rich, deep bass tones with extremely low harmonic distortion; and a two-position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) that maintains the volume output at levels below the distortion threshold for cleaner sound reproduction. Best of all for joggers and other active users, the D-NF430 offers Sony's skip-free G-Protection technology, which ensures quick recovery from horizontal and vertical shock.
Other details include an easy-to-read three-line LCD, multilingual support for LCD text and ID3 tagging, a set of earbud headphones, and an auto-shutoff feature to conserve battery life. The D- NF430, which runs for up to 413 hours on a single AA battery (not included), measures 5-1/2 inches in diameter and 1-1/4 inches tall and is backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
D-NF430 CD Walkman, earbud headphones, remote, software, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Great little player!.......2007-12-24
I had been trying to decide between a CD or mp3 player. I walk a lot, as well as work out at the gym. I basically like to either listen to the radio, or play disco (yes, disco) music to get my juices flowing.
I settled on the CD player, as I really don't want to bother downloading songs, when I have a dozen CDs that will do what I want.
I am absolutely delighted with this player. The sound is clear, and the radio stations come in strongly. Even while on a treadmill, the player never skipped.
I was not completely thrilled with the controls, but in short order, learned to master them. Forget about the earbuds, which I could not keep from falling out of my ears. I bought a separate set of Sony earphones. The remote control is a nice touch, but I have yet to use it.
Yes, the personal CD player is an anachronism, but suits the bill perfectly for me.
You need to get familiar with it.......2007-12-20
The sound quality is really good, but the controls are tiny and take some getting used to. I'm glad I've had laser eye surgery so I can see them! You need a 3 V power adapter, NOT a 4.5 V, which is what I bought mistakenly because they were recommended together on Amazon. Also, I was freaking out at first when this loud BEEP would indicate every function (play, pause, etc.) I thought "Why on earth would Sony think music lovers want to hear beeps?!? Don't we get enough of that with microwave ovens, car alarms, and trucks backing up?!?" So I called Sony support and someone led me through the steps to turn the beep function off. I'm sure I will need to do a little homework with the manual for all the functions, but it is a very cool, lightweight, multi-functional product.
Boyfriend birthday present gone right.......2007-11-29
Boyfriend loves his little walkman. This was a hit. In an age where $10.99 will buy you a personal cd player, $53 seemed a bit over-priced. However, I wanted some very specific features such as weather and TV bands and this was the only return on my search that was made by a company I trusted.
Yes. I love Sony products because they almost always do exactly what they say they will do and tend to last as long or longer than competition.
This product is no exception.
All I needed was the big smile on my boyfriend's face for confirmation. He tells me he plays it every day and loves the sound quality. It took him no time to figure out how to play with all the features.
This is worth the money. Good product with Sony quality.
Nice little player, very functional for walkers.......2007-11-17
I'm very impressed with the sound quality of this nice little player. The tuner gets excellent reception, especially considering the area in which I live. On some stations it gets better reception than my car radios.
I'm a little skeptical about the single AA battery and how long it will last.
Like some of the other reviewers, I had problems with the little earplugs. They're easily dislodged while walking, especially if the remote is held in one hand. The latter happens because the earplugs connect to the back of the remote - not directly to the walkman. As a result the two wires eventually become twisted up and tangled, thus yanking on the plugs.
I tried other headsets I had around the house and settled on my old-fashioned Panasonic headset with large earpads (but not so large I can't hear what's going on around me). It stays in place, is very stable, and provides much better sound than those little buttons.
Another thing I found useful is to attach the little remote control to a coat or shirt pocket button via the keyring it has on one end. That eliminates the earplug yanking that occurred when the wires got twisted. For me it's easier to access this way than the walkman itself, especially on cold days when I have the player stuffed deep in a heavy coat pocket. Now that I've had a little practice I can just tap it with a finger to get what I want.
It all works for me this way. Not a bad little toy at all. I gave it 4 stars because of those troublesome earplugs; otherwise it would have rated a 5.
UPDATE: as I suspected, the single AA battery turned out to be an issue. In addition to having a very short life, there's no audible warning when the battery is low. A CD suddenly stops playing, and that's that. If you press "Play" again, THEN an audible warning tone is heard. I don't have the option to modify the rating in this editing form, but if I did I'd downgrade it another star to 3.
It's too bad Sony compromised the quality on this one with those cheap headphones and that single battery design.
Upright Ape
Excellent.......2007-11-12
Well worth the price and I am very satisfied with the product. Overall very pleased. Just a few suggestions...The buttons could be bigger and the operating systems are very complicated... on several occasions I thought I had turned it off when the CD player was still on. The company was excellent. The first one did not arrive and they sent a replacement... no questions asked. I got it two days later. Highly recommend them!
Product Description
190 Watts x 2 Channel Stereo / Two 3-Way Bass Reflex Speakers / 3 CD Changer / AM/FM Digitally-Tuned Radio / Bass Boost
Amazon.com Product Description
Experience big sound without the big system. The Sony MHC-EC77 Mini Hi-Fi Component System has 380 Watts of power, enough to easily fill a room with quality sound. Play your favorite CDs and MP3 files burned to CD-R/RW discs on the 3-disc CD changer. Enjoy dramatic bass from the 3-way bass reflex speaker system enhanced with DSGX bass boost technology. And for precise EQ settings, just choose between four preset options and let the system do the rest.
Customer Reviews:
very fast and effective merchant.......2007-07-15
i have to say these people working at this merchant is on the ball, this item was shiped as soon as they got the order. i will definately make purchases with them in future.
Amazon.com Product Description
Store hours upon hours of entertainment in Sony's DVP-NC85H/S five-disc carousel changer. This versatile unit plays DVDs and a variety of older disc formats, such as VCD and SVCD, as well as your favorite music CDs. And since the unit supports HDMI connections, you're sure to get the best picture possible.
HDMI Compatible
High-Definition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) is an interface format that provides uncompressed digital audio and video directly to a digital television. It represents the current state of the art in high-definition video and sound because the information never has to be converted into an analog format. Another benefit of HDMI is that it puts all that information into one cable and one easy-to-use connector.
An added benefit of connecting the DVP-NC85H/S to your set with HDMI is that the unit can "upscale" commercial DVDs, which are rendered at 480p resolution, to a digitally interpolated 720p resolution, which makes for a much sharper picture.
For analog sets, the DVP-NC85H/S includes a 108 MHz 12-bit digital-to-analog converter for sharp picture and clear action. It features composite, S-video and component video connectors, as well as optical digital, coaxial digital, and RCA analog audio outputs.
Precision Cinema Progressive
While other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level, Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. This makes the picture more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because the technology uses separate, optimized algorithms to handle the differing pixel behavior. It also uses separate algorithms to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from motion artifacts.
Precision Drive 3 System
Sony's DVP-NC85H/S delivers excellent picture and sound quality--even from damaged discs. How? The unit's Precision Drive 3 system allows you to playback some DVDs that may have been damaged or warped without a degradation of picture quality. This feature comes in handy when watching rentals or other heavily used discs.
MP3 and JPEG File Playback
The DVP-NC85H/S plays MP3 sound files and JPEG photo files. Simply insert the disc and use the remote control to navigate through your folders to your files.
Product Description
The DVP-NC85H five-disc DVD player offers 720p/1080i upscaling through an HDMI connection (High Definition Multi Media Interface). HDMI allows the transfer of uncompressed digital audio and video signals to other HDMI equipped components, providing an uncompromised picture. It also features Precision Cinema Progressive technology, which delivers accurate and vivid images to the television. Unlike other DVD players that detect image changes at the Scan line level-Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the Pixel level. This results in images closer to the original source data, because separate, optimized algorithms are used to handle the differing Pixel behavior. Precision Drive III mechanism is also included, which helps maximize the performance of DVD collections by reading data even on some physically "warped" discs. Other benefits include a 12bit/108MHz video DAC (digital to analog converter), and 24 bit/192KHz audio, providing high-quality video and audio processing for vivid images and crystal clear sound.
Customer Reviews:
Great progressive scan 5 disk DVD changer.......2007-12-07
I've been using Sony 5 disk DVD changers going back to the 1990's and they've all been great. The last DVD player was a progressive scan 5 disk changer with SACD, and is now in the bedroom because the Sony DVD player I bought back in the 1990's finally died.
This player works great I've only had it for a few months, but it has never given me any trouble, and I like features of the player.
My earlier main player had a great picture with its progressive scan, and to be honest I was a little disappointed in the up-scaling. But a 5 disk DVD changer with progressive scan at this price is a great deal regardless.
By the way I have it hooked up to a Sony 55" 1080i LCD HD TV, and have both the HDMI and a component cable hooked up, and when I switch between the two video input's I do see a subtle difference, but it's not an overwhelming change (however I do view the HDMI input most of the time).
Over all it's produces a great picture, and has all the features I look for in a DVD changer, and at this price level it really is a great buy.
Outstanding Picture Quality.......2007-08-25
I've had this player for 9 months and have been very satisfied with its performance. For those that own an HDTV with an HDMI connection, this is a great alternative to the currently high-priced HD-DVD and Blu-ray players and provides a near-HD quality picture at a much lower price. I've compared this player's video output with cable HDTV broadcasts and the DVD picture quality is very close to actual HD.
The player is connected to a 42" Sony HD microdisplay with an HDMI cable. I've also connected a standard 480p player to the same TV using a component cable and the picture quality was far inferior compared with the HDMI connection. The HDMI cable I use is reasonably priced at around $20 and works very well. It isn't necessary to buy an overpriced and overhyped cable like Monster's.
I'll eventually buy an HD player once the HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray issue is settled. I'm very happy with this player in the meantime.
Excellent unit.......2007-08-22
I've had this player for over a year and have had absolutly no issues with it. Like most upscaleing dvd players it will only upscale to 720P and 1080I through HDMI-not componet. If you have an older hdtv without either an HDMI or DVI input you will have to look elsewhere-there are a few dvd players that will upscale through componet. I don't use it for playing cds-I have a Panasonic DVD-F87 5 disc player that excells at cds. The picture quality at 720P (at least on my hdtv) looks better than 1080I. Highly rated player in my book.
Disappointing.......2007-07-09
I received this player as a prize, and was really looking forward to using it. It worked fine for about 2 weeks, then the "locked" message was displayed on the unit, and the tray would not open. I followed the directions in the manual, which didn't work. I unplugged the unit, which didn't work. Finally, I contacted Sony, who told me that it would need to be sent in for service. After searching for a solution online, I've found that this is not an uncommon problem. I wouldn't recommend taking a risk with your money on this Sony.
What's Happened to Good Design from Sony?.......2007-07-02
Once again Sony had left the realm of excellent design and produced something both hard to use and unattractive. Unless you look directly into the display you can't even read it as it is recessed. So if you try to stack it at the bottom of other components you can't see the display. Then there is the annoying white bar light which is its "on light" and this is hideous. There are no green, amber, blue, or other LED lights to indicate anything. The actual display is once again the grossly hideous "flourescent" type with extremely crude dots that form the letters. The LCDs that Sony uses in its $30 to $90 clock radios are vastly superior to this kind of display which has become prevalent in audio/video equipment these days. The disc tray access is atrocious with only access for a single disc without rotation. Most of the controls for this unit are absurdly placed on an angled lip at the top of the unit instead of where they belong on the face of the unit. When you stack other components on top of this it is nearly impossible to reach the controls. Sony - along with Marantz - used to be the epitome of excellent attractive design, but today their units across their entire line are as ugly and poorly designed as the cheapest junk out there. Sony needs to get its act together and start doing gorgeous silver units with superb touch controls and lots of indicator lights and color LCD displays like HP uses on its multifunction units and it needs to match components so the end result of a new system doesn't look like a junky pile of low-end trash like today. The one nice thing about this unit is that it's one of the only units in the Sony line still available in Silver, but that's about the only good thing there is to say about it.
Average customer rating:
- sony cdp
- Not a Lemon
- I guess you get what you pay for. I should have bought two Pioneer Elite PD-F27s!
- So Far, So Good -- Happy CX455 Owner
- Great product if you have multiple CDs
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Product Features:
- 400-disc changer plays CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3s
- Fade in/fade out between songs, text display of artist names and CD info
- Analog RCA, digital optical outputs; RCA input syncs unit with other changers
- Jog dial control; repeat, random, and programmable play, recently-played search
- Measures 17 x 7.5 x 21.25 inches (W x H x D)
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Amazon.com Product Description
The CDPCX455 400-disc CD changer puts hours upon hours of music at your fingertips with features like cross-fade sound, text display, and an organization feature that makes it easy to find your favorite songs and albums. Because the CDPCX455 plays MP3s as well as CDs, you can expand the already-massive capacity of the player, and literally play the CDPCX455 for days on end.
The CDPCX455 can play audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, as well as CDs with MP3 files. You can program the CDPCX455 to play CDs or tracks one by one, in random order, or in your own customized order. A history search allows you to return to CDs that you have recently played, and you can browse through all of your CDs by name, so you'll never lose track of what CDs are in the player or what order they are in. You can also custom-label CDs stored in the CDPCX455 for quicker retrieval. The CDPCX455 includes a jog dial control that gives you quick access to individual CDs or tracks. With the jog dial, you can listen to snippets of music or skip tracks you don't like quickly.
For power users or music lovers with a deep library of CDs, the CDPCX455 can synch up with another CD changer. You'll never have to wait for a disc to change to keep the music playing, thanks to a cross-fade feature that brings the audio of one CD down at the same time that a new disc starts to play. By adding a second changer, you can expand your access up to 800 CDs total, and both changers can be controlled by a single remote.
The hybrid pulse digital-to-audio converter reproduces a warm, natural sound from your CDs, making you feel like you were there when the music was recorded. You can easily connect the CDPCX455 to an audio receiver with analog RCA-type and digital optical outputs. An analog connection instantly synchs the CDPCX455 to another changer, and a Control A-1II cord links the CDPCX455 to any other Sony components in your audio system or home theater. A headphone jack is also featured.
What's in the Box
CD changer unit, RCA audio cord, ControlA-1II cord, remote control, two AA batteries, owner's manual.
Product Description
The Sony CDP-CX455 Megastorage CD Player is for an an avid CD collector. Take your favorite CDs off the shelf and place up to 400 of them into this changer mechanism. Search discs alphabetically Artist name search Multifunction fluorescent display with dot matrix 13 character alphanumeric readout Easy Play and Easy Eject simplify handling of 400 CDs Can also play CDR and CDRW discs Can play CDs that have been prerecorded with MP3 files Twin Jog Dials for disc and track selection Timer switch Optical Digital output Sony Remote Control
Customer Reviews:
sony cdp.......2007-12-14
I had the previous Sony CDP that held 300 CDs - it was fine. This one is better - -not only holds more CDs, but is much easier to label and organize the CDs ( and holds more info). I would buy it again.
Not a Lemon.......2007-11-26
Less clutter, inexpensive, & versatile - this is my second unit. Sony mega CD holders are necessary for anyone with a large collection. I suggest typing all your CD info in MS Excel and forego the task of entering the data in to the unit. Thus, you will never lose it and you can sort easier. Electronics always have lemons, mine was not, and you will see many reviews of folks who had one mixed in a batch of good ones. Please, never move the unit with any CDs in the case, you will damage it, crack, and scratch a few CDs. This is from an unfortunate moving experience so set it up in the place it will reside forever. Enjoy.
I guess you get what you pay for. I should have bought two Pioneer Elite PD-F27s!.......2007-09-26
I have two of these machines, purchased 1 year apart from each other. They are both linked and I am also having problems with it creating scratches around the edges of the discs from retrieving and return them to their slots. There also seem to be slight circular scratches forming in areas in the playing area of the disc, to the point where they finally are rejecteed and will not play. Luckily I have not put my originals in the machines, but copies made on TDK CDRs. I just ordered a 100 pack of Imation ForceField CDRs which supposedly have a anti-scratch coating on them. We shall see what happens. The GQ 'Great Quality' CDRs from Fry's last about 6 months before they are no-longer usable from the random action of the changer.
A smaller problem with features which I discovered and Sony had no answer for. The timer switch does not memorize the Mega Control, X-fade or No-Delay functions. It also seems that the replacement model DVPCX995V DVD/CD combination player has no linking ablility to take advantage of the Mega Control feature on the CDP-CX455 CD changer.
The only answer to this I discovered is I must run them with the $140.00 Sony RM-AX4000A remote control and program it to operate the changers to turn on the units, activate the Mega Control function to link the two machines and start random play. Here we have it, Sony has either dropped the ball or it's just a ploy to get you to spend more money on something which could have easily been done without?
So Far, So Good -- Happy CX455 Owner.......2007-09-07
I haunted the web for a good month reading everything I could find about these mega-changers. I found epinions, audioreview, and Amazon to have the most useful reviews. I have a couple friends who have Sony mega-changers, but they do not live nearby so I couldn't test their machines. I did trade a lot of e-mail and phone calls, though. It was interesting and re-assuring to learn that neither of them has had trouble with their Sonys, and both have had them for over 3 years.
I could not find much information about any of the changers Other than the Sony models, and few opportunities to buy them, so: I headed for Sony. Based on price, I ordered my factory-fresh CX455 from Amazon. My experience with Amazon -- thus far limited just to taking my order and shipping it -- has been perfect. I highly recommend Amazon. Completely hassle- and error-free.
You can get these cheaper on e-bay, but based on my reading I was afraid to order one without a warranty. As my experience with my new '455 unfolds, I might find myself shopping for a used one to add to my system. But, I'm still suspicious that the volume of Sony Mega-changers selling on e-bay means something bad.
I've had my CX455 for about a month. It worked perfectly right out of the box, and it's still working. I say it that way because it's readily apparent to anyone who can read that a fair number of folks have had issues with their Changers, some of them right out of the box. I've had no issues so far.
I struggled with my entertainment center to prepare it for the 23" deep space this Sony requires (if you include space for the cables...which you Should). Also, I have developed a suspicion, more deeply held now that I've watched this thing work, that these changers require a level shelf. The manual clearly states not to tilt or prop this unit up, but I think 'not propping it' is insufficient. Give it a Perfectly level shelf to work on.
I have Not used the software -- the ability to name and categorize disks -- yet, and I may not, Ever. This is the very least interesting part of the changer, as far as I'm concerned. I had my Cds in their cases, in a rack, alphabetically. As I loaded them into the 455, I wrote them down. I later transcribed my writing to an Excel file and printed a nicely formatted list in both alpha and slot-number order. I may someday assign certain CDs to groups, so that during a dinner party I can play a bunch of jazz music, perhaps, but basically, I find the whole naming and sorting thing foolish. I figure I can make it to the living room every 40 minutes to change a CD if I have to. I'm not running a radio station here.
As others have said, it Does help you rediscover disks you have not listened to in a while. And between loading and listening, it might help you cull your collection a bit, too.
My changer says it was manufactured in April of 2007 (sticker on the back). It replaces an older single-disk Sony (CDP-XA-something or other) in my system. I'm guessing the old unit was built in '98 or '99. I was prepared not to like the sound of the cx455 however... wow! This silly thing ain't bad! The bass is Much better than my previous deck. I won't get all flowery with audiophile lingo but, Yes, if you are using an older and average CD player, the output of this unit will probably be a pleasing surprise.
I will probably opt to buy a coverage plan for this, going back to my fear that it might be fragile, and I think I will eventually get an additional unit, as well, for the rest of my CDs. I think what I will do, though, is buy a Beresford DAC, connect each changer's toslink to the DAC, and listen to my music That way, rather than link the two changers to take advantage of cross fading and random play. Probably not a common method of use.
All in all, I Do recommend this unit. Good luck in Your shopping!
Great product if you have multiple CDs.......2007-08-23
This unit works as advertised. Like most, we have hundreds of CDs and having them all in one place and accessible is great. I can see how people chain them together when they have even more CDs. Definitely recommend.
Product Description
The Sony CDP-CX355 300 Disc Megastorage CD Changer and Player is a worthy component for your home stereo sound system. With a capacity for holding up to 300 CDs, the CDP-CX355 virtually lets you store an entire library of your favorite CDs and play them at will. Optical Digital Output 2 Repeat Modes (Disc or Track) Multifunction FL Display is easy to read Up to 32 Step Program Play Control A1 compatible Sony Remote Commander(R) Remote Control Unit size - 16-15/16 W x 7-3/8 H x 19 7/8 D
Amazon.com Product Description
The CDPCX355 300-disc CD changer puts hours upon hours of music at your fingertips with features like cross-fade sound, text display, and an organization feature that makes it easy to find your favorite songs and albums. The CDPCX355 plays audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, and you can program it to play CDs or tracks one by one, in random order, or in your own customized track order. You can create up to 8 different groups of CDs to quickly jump to certain styles of music or a favorite collection of songs. A hit list memory feature allows you to return to your 32 most frequently played songs instantly. You can browse through all of your CDs by name, so you'll never lose track of what CDs are in the player or what order they are in. You can also custom-label CDs stored in the CDPCX355 for quicker retrieval. The CDPCX355 includes a jog dial control that gives you quick access to individual CDs or tracks. With the jog dial, you can listen to snippets of music or skip tracks you don't like quickly.
For power users or music lovers with a deep library of CDs, the CDPCX355 can synch up with another CD changer. You'll never have to wait for a disc to change to keep the music playing, thanks to a cross-fade feature that brings the audio of one CD down at the same time that a new disc starts to play. By adding a second changer, you can expand your instant access to up to 600 CDs total, and both changers can be controlled by a single remote.
The hybrid pulse digital-to-audio converter reproduces a warm, natural sound from your CDs, making you feel like you were there when the music was recorded. You can easily connect the CDPCX355 to an audio receiver with both analog RCA-type and digital optical outputs. An analog connection instantly synchs the CDPCX355 to another changer, and a Control A-1II cord links the CDPCX355 to any other Sony components in your audio system or home theater. A headphone jack is also featured.
What's in the Box
CD changer unit, RCA audio cord, ControlA-1II cord, remote control, two AA batteries, owner's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Multiple CD Player - Sony.......2007-12-24
I have had this CD changer for many years. Except for a few minor irritants at the beginning I have been satisfied with it. But a few days ago it died! When I say died I mean in the grave, absence of vital signs, Nada, zip, nothing, crapped out, zero, down the S$%*&er! I am not going to replace irt with same device. I'll try something different.
Great Product; Great price.......2007-12-18
Fast shipping; product as described. Easy to set up and even easier to use. Very intuitive operation.
300 CD.......2007-12-10
Unless you find yourself running out of space on your current player you'll have a hard time filling this one up. Works and sounds great with my equipment.
Hiding the CDs.......2007-11-09
I just bought and installed the 300 disc MegaStorage CD changer. While the entering of all my discs into a spreadsheet or data base is a little daunting, the idea that I don't have to fish through a drawer, or stare at a tower is wonderful. The system works very well, is not too difficult to set up, and with the ability to set up categaries and favorites will make accessing my CDs easy. The only complaint I have is that I don't have any way of knowing what's on each track of each CD.
An amazing piece of technology, and it costs less than $200!
Junk!.......2007-11-06
This was the most useless piece of junk I have purchased in a long while. When it was brand new it would not play the first song on about one third of my CDs. I spent something to the tune of $40 to ship it back to Sony for repair. Once returned it was better (it would play about 9 out of 10 CDs properly but still was not right. Now (about 1 year later) it plays the beginning of the first song on each CD several times before it continues to play the entire song. I give up. I bought an iPod and am currently loading all my music into it. Once I get the Sony player empty I shall be taking the sludge hammer to it....
Product Description
Sony CFD-G505 Xplod Boombox - With a modern and aggressive style, the Xplod boombox lets you take your audio entertainment with you wherever you go. It features a single CD player, single cassette player, and a digital AM/FM tuner. If those 3 listening options aren't enough for you, this boombox also features a PC/Audio In jack. This lets you connect a portable digital music player and feed those tunes through the Xplod's speakers. A remote control is included to make operating the Xplod boombox much more convenient. Single Cassette Player/Recorder Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner 30 Station Memory Presets PC/Audio In Jack - for connecting a portable digital audio player 4 Preset Sound Modes - Rock / Pop / Jazz / Vocal 20 Track RMS Programming CD Play Modes (Program / Shuffle / Repeat) Powered by AC 120V or 8 D batteries (not included) Remote is powered by 2 AAA batteries (not included) Color - Black Unit Dimensions - 20 13/15 x 12 7/8 x 9 1/2 Unit Weight - 7lbs. 4oz.
Customer Reviews:
great sound from a one piece unit.......2007-12-09
this machine has amazing bass and plenty of volume. if your looking for quality sound thats portable this is it. it also has a cool red ring that lights up when you turn on the subwoofer. very pleased with this product.
Loudest Battery-Powered Boom Box you can get. Solid Sound, Questionable Styling.......2007-11-10
I bought this boom box for an elevator rave I was throwing. It's quite loud, and the built in subwoofer performs well even with Electro House music. The auxiliary port makes it easy to play music from an iPod or Computer. The construction and carrying handle are solid, but the plastic Sony XPLOD Styling is tawdry. Nevertheless this is a good quality product, and definitely worth the money for anyone who wants a big sound on batteries.
Great sounding, funny looking boombox.......2007-10-18
I chose this boombox because I wanted something portable that could play CDs and my old tapes as well. It doesn't match my log home decor (looks like it belongs in a 13 year old boy's room) but sounds crisp and clean, and the bass boost really does make a difference. Our radio reception is poor here because of mountains, however this unit pulls in stations better than anything else I've had---a pleasant bonus. The remote is simple to use, works good, but the display window could be bolder and brighter. I've only had it a month, so don't know how it holds up.
SONY CFDG505 Boombox.......2007-09-20
The main purpose of the boombox is to receive a great sound. And you get it with this SONY CFDG505. The sound is deep and rich in all modes. When I saw this for the first time I liked the appearance and then listened to the sound. Several reviews indicate that appearance is back to old years, but I would not say so. The only problem is the poor LCD display. The screen is very small and can not be seen from couple of feet. Also it does not show the correct sound's level (maybe it's on my item only). Anyway on overall this is very good boombox for the money it costs.
looks dumb sounds great.......2007-09-20
I'm 47 and I have owned alot of sound equipment in my day. This is a good sounding boombox with A CASSETTE PLAYER! When you are my age, at some point in life you must have owned vinyl records, 8-tracks, and compact cassettes. So if you're like me, you don't want to be bothered throwing away all of your tapes and replacing them with CD's. But what to play them on? Good luck finding something that sounds great and that you don't have to search used vintage stereo equipment stores or pawn shops to buy. Now this thing looks stupid, and I feel really old when I look at it (because this product was obviously meant for the younger crowd), but I can get past that because of how good it sounds. Not to mention that I don't have to replace all of my cassettes now. I cannot vouch for it's quality as I know things are made much more cheaply these days, but I plan on being very careful with it so I can KEEP MY TAPES and have a great sounding box on which to play them.
Product Description
Package of 100 Recordable CD / Up to 48x Record Certified / Spindle Pack / For use with computer CDR drives
Customer Reviews:
Sony Blank Media.......2007-10-24
Not one coaster; not one. That goes for both CD-R and DVD-R and I have burned over a thousand of both. Almost all of both are made in Taiwan, but the Sony brand quality persists. The only comparable brand is the more expensive Taiyo Yuden, which I also use. I use the Sonic RecordNow Plus software.
blank cd's.......2007-10-24
am using disks to record my old cassetes on to them. they are working out fine and sound good.
all right by me !!!.......2007-08-27
Sony makes a very reliable blank CD-R that can handle up to 80 minutes of music or 700 megabytes of data. Moreover, these blank CD-Rs are capable of recording data at high speeds. (I looked at one older Sony CD-R disc to help me write this review--would you believe it DIDN'T say the speed at which it records? Sorry!!!) The data I record onto these CD-Rs has now lasted for over three years, proving the test of time. I have used these as data discs and discs to record audio. I almost never got a coaster. Great!
The CD-R discs are compact and easy to store. While the discs are still blank, store them in the circular case on the spindle that they came in. After your burn data or music onto them, I would recommend storing them in slim jewel cases instead of paper sleeves. It's just better protection for your CD-Rs that have anything stored on them. Don't store these discs, burnt or blank, in rooms that become very hot; this causes damage to any brand of this type of disc and you could lose data over time.
There are two caveats that many other people note about any brand of this product: when you are burning the data onto the blank disc, don't be surprised if you see that the data is burning at a rate slower than the packaging advertises. This can happen if your burner doesn't have the capacity to burn faster, or it may be a quirk. I am not a professional so I cannot be certain of precisely what causes this phenomenon; but I assure you that the extra minute or two (tops) that you wait to get your CD-R completed is worth the wait. In addition, DON'T write on these using Sharpie ink pens. The ink can seep through the top coating of the CD-R disc and slowly but surely compromise your data--and you wouldn't want that, now would you? If you need to label the discs, label its' jewel case using a post-it note. At least that's what I do.
Overall, Sony blank CD-R discs store data reliably over the years and I believe that an extra minute to burn the data onto the blank disc is well worth it in the event that it doesn't actually burn at the very highest speed advertised.
Use them in good health!
What are you guys talking about?.......2007-05-31
These are the best CD-Rs that I have used. Of the many I have tried (Memorex, Imagine, etc) these are the only ones where the reflective surface doesnt start to bubble after a few months of sitting in my car (not in direct sunlight). Also, I have never had any problem burning to these cd's, and I am usually going at max speed for my burner.
I am not generally a big fan of Sony. This is the only product of theirs I will ever buy except for the Playstation, and that is only because there is no other platform to play the Final Fantasy games.
unusable CDs - horrible.......2007-05-26
see my review (and others) of the same CDs but in the 50-pack format
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Sony MZ-N505 Net MD Walkman Player/Recorder (Gold)
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Product Features:
- Record MP3s or CDs at up to 32x speed on affordable MD media for over 5 hours of music per standard 80-minute disc
- Easy Skip group/folder navigation in player; plays ATRAC3, MP3, WMA, and WAV files
- Music-management software ensures seamless file transfers to and from your hard drive; multi-speed transfers via USB port (4x SP, 16x LP2, and 32x LP4)
- Sony's ATRAC3 DSP encoder improves audio quality in high frequencies over previous MD compression schemes
- Includes USB cable, headphones, AC adapter, Open MG Jukebox Windows installer CD, manual
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Sony's MZ-N505 Net MD Walkman Recorder has everything you need to create great-sounding music mixes in record time. In addition to transferring your music in up to 32x speed, title and track information created in OpenMG Jukebox is transferred to the MiniDisc. With Easy Skip group folder function, you can arrange songs into groups or "albums" in OpenMG Jukebox and easily transfer them to the MZ-N505 Net MD Recorder. If you record five hours of music, you can simply skip from group to group to suit your mood. And your mood can change as many times as you want with up to 56 hours of playback with 
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