cd mp3 playback

Overall Rating: ( 5 reviews )

1. Posted: Jun 27 2008

   It's Sony and it is designed the way Sony designs things. They were the first to identify the need for a cd changer that held TEN cds. It functions with almost all Sony head units.

2. Posted: Jan 7 2008

   This product received good reviews, but it would not work with my 2007 Toyota. Seems more car markers have proprietary radios that don't allow add-on disc players. Before you order, do some research to determine if you can use this item in your newer car.

3. Posted: Oct 22 2007

   owned in USA, then came in luggage to Europe (here in eu this would cost 2x more). So using more than for a month now and its plays nice, good time for disc change, great sound quality, plays all my discs, no skipping at all, even on dirt roads :) easy to install and mount. Very recommended.

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Overall Rating: ( 5 reviews )

1. Posted: Jul 1 2008

   I have two of these, earlier models. Bought second one to try to fix first one ; I am an EE , first one died, (says no disc when there is a disc) I liked it , top end at the time, almost a grand, a few years old . When I tried to get repair, there is no factory repair depot in US at all!!! Only "authorized repair shop", which means a guy with a geek kid in back room trying to fix stuff. In desperation tried to find one (dealer) with good rep; referred to Illinois somewhere by sales guy , "no guarantee we can fix it, you pay whether we fix it or not, I think it was 75$ an hour. "I'd advise you to buy a new one" ("from me?" ) . Attempts at prints etc through Marantz led to zero. I took apart, nothing in it, weighted to feel heavy. What BS . No repair depot, no support simple answer: don't buy one.

2. Posted: May 4 2008

   For the last couple years, I've been playing my CDs through my Denon DVM-1805 DVD changer. (By the way, I think this DVD changer was recalled because it would spontaneously show the subtitles on DVDs, but since I always found it funny when it occurred, I never turned it in.) Well, the Denon has been on its last legs for a while and finally died. Since I had already purchased another DVD player, I looked for a dedicated CD changer. I use a Denon AVR-3803 receiver and appreciate the aesthetics of matching components so I considered the Denon DCM-390. However, I read the reviews about the slow and loud changer. Since that was my biggest complaint with the Denon DVD changer, I decided to go for the Marantz. It arrived double-boxed (so it seems the complaints about poor packaging have been addresses) and in pristine condition. I removed the two transit screws, plugged in the digital optical line and was ready to go. I've had a set of Paradigm reference speakers for about 7 years or so and with this CD player, they now sound better than they ever have. Perhaps I was losing something by playing CDs through my DVD player or perhaps the Marantz player is just better, but I'm glad I made the purchase.

3. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Apr 3 2008

   I ordered this when my old Denon CD player started dropping the left channel out at random. It was a DCM-370 that I bought refurbished many years ago. I figured that was a good excuse to upgrade my amp as well, and I have been wanting to hear some Marantz equipment for a while. So I was pretty excited when the CD player and amp arrived. I thought I would start off with one of my favorite (and amazing sounding) CD's, Shady Grove by Garcia/Grisman (HDCD). It is an old copy that is pretty beat up, so I used it as a test disc to see what the Marantz could handle. Well, what came out was muffled digital mess...oh well. I opened up the player to put in a new disc, and the disc tray would make a loud noise and rotate very slowly. Okay, i thought, but let's try another disc anyway. The second disc was in pristine condition and sounded excellent. However, the tray kept making the loud noise and eventually quit working altogether. I had to force it by hand to get my CD's out!! 3 calls later, I had an RMA and back to OneCall it went. They cross shipped me another one, though. Cross shipping did no good, since the player mysteriously got stuck in Montana on a jet with a blown engine (???). Thanks, FedEx. 2 weeks later (and another 5 phone calls to get a straight answer from OneCall and FedEx), I finally got it. I popped in 5 CD's (including Shady Grove which played this time), listened for a while and went to reload....I only got 4 CD's back--two of which were sitting on top of each other, and one other was out of it's tray! Removed them and tried to close the player, hoping the other one would appear, and the darn CD was stuck behind the tray and it wouldn't close! I had to unplug the unit and shake it upside down to get my CD out. I took a deep breath and tried again (but kept my favorite CD's out!) and the incident repeated itself. So after a few MORE phone calls, the CD player and amp both went back, and I was out a 15% restocking fee and $50 shipping for the amp. $150 bucks later and I'm still stuck with my old broken CD player. I have since ordered a Denon DCM-390 from Crutchfield, which is working like a charm, sounds equally great, has HDCD, and did I mention it works? Sorry Marantz and OneCall (more accurately 10 Calls), I won't be doing business with either of you again.

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Overall Rating: ( 1 reviews )

1. Posted: Dec 11 2007

   This is a great car receiver for anyone who's interested in free HD radio. It's hard to tell the difference between FM and HD radio FM, but the additional channel on each band allows the user to listen to more music. The huge improvement is listening to AM radio on HD. For Bay Area residents, listen to KNPR 1050 Sports (too bad they don't broadcast HD on its sister 680 AM band). The difference between 1050 AM and 1050 HD is truly amazing. The front AUX is a nice feature where you can plug in your iPod or MP3 player with a mini-stereo cable. When you play a MP3 CD, you can search quickly for the MP3 (by number) you want to listen to by using the volume dial (better than using the buttons). The only problem is it takes nearly 5 seconds to synch from regular radio to HD, and it's not a very stylist front panel. But it only costs $130 or less... I got the unit installed by Best Buy so I can't tell you about any installation issues (installing my previous car receiver was a pain so I decided to pay for labor this time).

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Overall Rating: ( 13 reviews )

1. Posted: Aug 2 2008

   This headunit is the BEST!!! I wasnt sure at first if I wanted to throw down all the cash for it, but amazons price is way better than others. the stereo does everything it says, and more. i loved to get in my car while talking on the phone and it automatically switch into speakerphone through the stereo. the headunit definately has all the "bells and whistles" to make anyone's jaw drop. it has everything. bluetooth, ipod, motorized faceplate, cool screen savers, awesome color, easy to use, etc. The included instructions were very easy to follow. it takes very little wiring experiance to figure it out and get it installed. I cant wait to hook up some amps so I can hear the headunit to its full potential. Great item overall, highly recommend.

2. Posted: Jul 17 2008

   It works great! It automatically links to my BlackBerry 8330 when I turn my car on and goes back to the handset when I turn it off. I also use it with my Samsung Trace. It will only let you connect one at a time, but it works great with both. I still can't get the phone book transfer to work quite right, but it could be error on my part. My main reason for purchasing the deck was to connect my iPod. It works great and sounds amazing! The only thing pioneer could have done different is let you scroll by Alphabet letters to get through artists, or songs, because if you have a lot on you iPod it takes a while to scroll to anything in the middle. And the other thing they could have done is put the wheel on the right side of the screen so you can see what you are scrolling through. It's the best deck of its kind I've seen and heard.

3. Posted: May 15 2008

   Product was exactly as described. Works great and it has really enhanced my music in my car coming from stock! Highly suggested radio. Pioneer is GREAT with electronics, and Amazon is GREAT with helping to buy them!!

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