| Comparison Chart - CD Players |
Manufacturer/ model number/ price
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Type
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Basics
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Special features
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Warranty
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Technics SLMC7
Where to Buy
(*est. $200)
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Mega changer - 110 discs
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Changes discs in under 11 seconds
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Straight tray for loading and unloading, remote control.
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1 year, parts and labor
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Denon DCM-370
Where to Buy
(*est. $275)
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5-disc changer
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Switch four discs while fifth one plays
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Two direction carousel rotation to speed disc change, HDCD capable, 16 bit CDs (that are encoded) are played as 20 bits, remote control
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1 year, parts and labor
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Technics SLPD8
Where to Buy
(*est. $150)
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5-disc changer
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Switch four discs while fifth one plays
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Remote control
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1 year, parts and labor
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Sony CDP-CX350
Where to Buy
(*est. $450)
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Jukebox changer - 300 discs
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Remembers data for up to 600 discs
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Can be connected to two additional players, cross-fade option from track to track, remote control.
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1 year, parts and labor
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Sony SCD-1
Where to Buy
(*est. $4500)
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Single-disc player
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Front and side disc load
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SACD player, plays 20 bit SACDs but also makes 16 bit CDs sound best with its 24 bit filters, remote control
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1 year, parts and labor
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