Sony SCD-CE595 CD Changer

After buying a few Sony 5 disk 500 series changers over a period of 10 years or so, all I can say is "great value and fine performance"! Where other reviewers may have had some relatively minor misgivings, I can only offer praise for these non Sony ES 'consumer models' (all 500 series). My newest is the CE595 (2008 model?). It seems to have a little less load & unload noise than earlier Sony models (minor point in any case). Some say the load speed is too slow on these Sonys but what's the big rush? It seems to load & unload fast enough for me. Very pleased with sound quality, control layout and ease of operation. Being 'old school' and not too impatient, I don't even bother using the remote control. I also have a much higher end silver faced single load (used, recent release not a Sony) CD player via eBay for over $250 and a well regarded Denon DCM-370 changer for comparisons. Only the $250 player sounds a tad better for its high volume bass thumps but I'd say the Sony hit a real sweet spot sound & performance-wise for the 'under $50 used price' I paid on eBay. I only have a few SACD discs so my buying choice was based mainly on my prior experience with Sony CD players and their higher end ES products. I often see these Sony CE-595s on eBay for well under $100. I'm sure Sony sold a lot of them. Be patient and you can snag one for $75 or less.

Love my new (used) Sony SCD-CE595. If you read on-line reviews about this baby, you'll discover that it goes head to head with much, much higher-end audiophile SACD players and holds its own nicely. The secret? The DACs - digital to audio converters. That's what it's really all about. If you match it up with a decent receiver and, most importantly, nice natural sound speakers, such as KEF for example, you're in for a real treat.

This is my second cd changer that I have ever owned. Unit works flawlessly. It has wonderful sound and the looks and detail of the cosmetics are great.

I dislike that the remote control has no on/ off buttom
and no eject or open/close buttom.. I don't know what sony was thinking went they design this control remote. Aside from that the system is awesome.

Purchased this older unit used and it sounds exceptional comparable to some new units. It has a digital out and it is very clear and musical sounding.
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