Sony SCD-CE595 5-Disc CD Changer

Pros: Multi-channel audio output, reasonable price, SA-CD player

Cons: Tough to take advantage of the SuperAudio with limited media selection

The Bottom Line: Even without SuperAudio CD's, my music sounds great on Sony's SCD-CD595 5-Disc Changer.

Review: If you are an audiophile, chances are you're way beyond the five disc CD changer, but for those who want to upgrade from the first multiple disc CD player they bought in the 80's without completely revamping their entire audio setup, Sony's...

Pros: Fine SACD, good redbook CD, inexpensive.

Cons: Slow disc read and level change, remote lacks number buttons for direct track access.

The Bottom Line: This is a fine SACD and good CD changer, well worth the $142 paid. Four stars only because no experience with competing brand units.

Review: Bought this SACD changer a few months ago, so now have good experience with it and a dozen classical and jazz SACD's. The SACD feature, with a SACD disc of course, in 2-channel mode, does seem to add some detail, naturalness and spaciousness...

Pros: Good sound right out of the box.

Cons: Inherent problems keeping the music playing.

Review: All seem to have the flaw of audio drop-outs. At random places on your SACD, the music just disappears, for 5-15 seconds, then reappears. I have 2, both have been in the Sony repair shop 4 times each, and finally Sony threw in the towel replacing...