When it comes to CDs, the more the merrier. Why limit yourself to one - when you can have six? This Pioneer Magazine-type 6-Disc CD Changer is affordable and full of the features you want. It includes a special magazine to hold your CDs and protect them from damage. Select random playback, or program up to 32-tracks in any order. Pioneer SR In/Out Connection allows for system integration. It even includes a remote control so you can switch tracks or switch CDs from across the room. When you're thirsting for a great 6-pack, pick up this Pioneer.
I've found this player to be fairly reliable: though I had another unit Pioneer (circa ~1994 which was stolen). Both units have been to the repairer once, my first player had a lense problem, and my latest one is still in being repaired because the cartridge stuck.
The sound is ok, a bit notchy in the high mids and the treble is a little rolled off, but that suits me: I'm not a big fan of newer players with their excessively bright sound.
I use the single cartridge (not sure if it's still available) with this player mostly, and it's good to have the option of single/multi player functionality.
My only gripes about this player are the slightly unbalanced sound, and the mechanics. If I buy another changer it will be a carousel or a single player. Haven't listened to many other changers so don't know how it compares but it's suited me...
System:
Marantz SR7200 receiver
Hitachi DV-P505 DVD player
B&W DM602.5 floorstanders
QED QUNEX 2 interconnects
Strength
Accepts single player cartidges. Natural enough sound
Weakness
Weak treble. Changer mechanism a bit clunky (and can stick!)
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Written By
steve(Unregistered User)
From
misouri
Date Created
12/31/2001
Summary
this is a PD-M650 1991 model thats in the shop but 10+ yrs isnt bad without a problem or a skip, so if this one cost too much to repair ill just replace it with the PD-M426 for $ 140+ S&H. pioneer has choice quality stuff in my book.
Strength
magazines protect and changes disc fairly quick. single disc cartridge is a plus. sounds great and random play is nice, no repeats.
Weakness
remote is a little lame but most good receivers have multi- programmable remotes so i rarely use the cd remote. it just went on the blink 2 wks ago
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Written By
ALAN(Unregistered User)
From
Toronto, Ontario
Date Created
12/07/2001
Summary
after 5 years of good service, I had to toss the thing in the garbage because after 2-3 minutes of play, in the midddle of a track, it would skip to the next disk, and the next and so on. I can purchase the machine now for $ CAN 170 a dn the repair guy wanted to charge me 70-80$. Not worth repairing, so I bought a DVD player that plays CDs instead - Marantz DV 4200 - will write a review in a month or so
Strength
cassette protects discs - 6 disks are enough for a usual week's listening - I usually change all 6 weekly
Weakness
my model did not come with a remote
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Written By
jeff(Unregistered User)
From
canada
Date Created
08/17/2001
Summary
read strengths
Strength
well my friend payed a thousand bucks for his parasound and his stero had so much bass it skiped i told him mine wouldent skip he laughed at me i hooked it up i was shaking the thing laughing at him no skip[even on badly scratched cds]
Weakness
the tray
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2.00 out of 5
after 1 votes
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Written By
Symon(Unregistered User)
From
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Created
06/15/2000
Summary
This unit sounds pretty good for its price. Good speakers and interconnects help. Seems to be robust and I kinda like Pioneer stuff anyway.
Strength
Changer cartridge works well, sound is pretty good
Weakness
The remote sucks, too small and cheap.
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3.00 out of 5
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3.75 of 5
