[Azure]

I'm looking for the cheapest costing CD Changer (5 CD minimum) out there that offers coaxial output (I'll be using it pretty much only as a transport). Color must be black. Any suggestions? I have no brand loyalties. So far I've only found the TEAC PD-D2610 and the Sherwood CDC5090R, but both are kind of pricey at ~$130.

Oh, and as compact as possible would be great as it'll be used in a dorm environment.

 

[tourmaline]

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Originally Posted by Azure /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm looking for the cheapest costing CD Changer (5 CD minimum) out there that offers coaxial output (I'll be using it pretty much only as a transport). Color must be black. Any suggestions? I have no brand loyalties. So far I've only found the TEAC PD-D2610 and the Sherwood CDC5090R, but both are kind of pricey at ~$130. Oh, and as compact as possible would be great as it'll be used in a dorm environment.

look at cdplayers from sony. they have even 200 disc changers for a very decent price new. look on ebay, they turn up frequently.

 

[Gaara]

Couldn't you just get a optical->coax converter?

You could also consider a dvd player, as all of the cdplayers I have seen that are 5 changers are physically much larger then their dvd counterparts.

 

[Redo]

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Originally Posted by Gaara /img/forum/go_quote.gif Couldn't you just get a optical->coax converter? You could also consider a dvd player, as all of the cdplayers I have seen that are 5 changers are physically much larger then their dvd counterparts.

Just about every DAC has optical and coax inputs, my guess is he's just looking to avoid optical all together (with good reason too).

 

[ecclesand]

I have the TEAC PD-D2610 that I am using strictly as a transport and it works really well for me. I've thrown regular CDs as well as CD-R at it and not one hickup. I was able to pick it up for $99 from Newegg. They are still offering that price, but it looks like they're on backorder until Monday (8/6).

 

[3x331m]

Look for a Sony factory outlet near your town, if you can. You might even get a descent SACD changer for less than $100.

 

[Azure]

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Originally Posted by Redo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just about every DAC has optical and coax inputs, my guess is he's just looking to avoid optical all together (with good reason too).

Yup

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Originally Posted by ecclesand /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the TEAC PD-D2610 that I am using strictly as a transport and it works really well for me. I've thrown regular CDs as well as CD-R at it and not one hickup. I was able to pick it up for $99 from Newegg. They are still offering that price, but it looks like they're on backorder until Monday (8/6).

Thanks for the heads up. I'll see if I can snag one of these when they (hopefully) go back in stock tomorrow. How's the interface and everything? Anything worth noting in your experience with the player?

Any other suggestions?

 

[Pibborando]

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Originally Posted by Redo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just about every DAC has optical and coax inputs, my guess is he's just looking to avoid optical all together (with good reason too).

So tell me how the 1's and 0's through coaxial are SO much better than those from optical?

edit: I mean, I'd probably go for coax just because they are more rugged and have a more secure connection, but besides that...

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

Optical cables are significantly cheaper than coax cables as well. I do believe that Sony has a good reputation for making mega changers.

Black is so 90's, though.

 

[Redo]

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Originally Posted by Pibborando /img/forum/go_quote.gif So tell me how the 1's and 0's through coaxial are SO much better than those from optical? edit: I mean, I'd probably go for coax just because they are more rugged and have a more secure connection, but besides that...

Do a search for jitter and you'll find all the answers you'll ever need. But lets not hijack this thread into those big 50+page debates about optical vs coax jitter levels =b

 

[Gaara]

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Originally Posted by Redo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just about every DAC has optical and coax inputs, my guess is he's just looking to avoid optical all together (with good reason too).

Sorry, with my limited experience with DACS I had 3 with coax only, I guess I am not the norm.

 

[Redo]

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Originally Posted by Gaara /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry, with my limited experience with DACS I had 3 with coax only, I guess I am not the norm.

3 Coax only DACs? You must have hit just about all of the non-optical DACs available =b

 

[Azure]

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Originally Posted by Gaara /img/forum/go_quote.gif You could also consider a dvd player, as all of the cdplayers I have seen that are 5 changers are physically much larger then their dvd counterparts.

I'm considering DVD changers w/ coaxial output. As long as it can play a CD, can hold at least 5 CDs, has coaxial output, and costs ~$100 or less, then I'm game

EDIT: Wow, there are so many cheap DVD changers with coaxial output. I've found more than enough:

Harman Kardon FL 8385
Sony DVP-NC85H
Onkyo DXC390
Toshiba SD2805
Yamaha DV-C6760/C6860
Sony DVP-NC80v

Thanks for your help, everyone

 

[Gaara]

Glad to see you found what you were looking for.

 

[sejarzo]

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