Re: CD/DVD Jukeboxes

[Kevin Hawkins <tivo@xxxxxxx>]

Title: Re: [ukha_d] CD/DVD Jukeboxes

        One thing to watch with the Sony 300 player (and I guess probably the 400 too) is that Sony only implemented  part of the sLink interface. Previously on their multi CD players you had full control of the unit (bi-directional data). This gave you the ability to use products like sLink-e t catalogue your collections on a PC automatically using the internet CDDB and the lyrics databases. The title info could then be loaded back int the changer - much easier than a PS2 keyboard ! I use both a 200 and a 300 unit. Just moved house btw - they hate that, the disks don't settle back int their slots well !

        The audio quality on the units is quite variable too, certainly the 300 disk (CD only) was a poor unit compared to the 200. If you use an external DAC then this is much less of an issue. The 300 CD/DVD got mixed reviews , some praised it for both CD and DVD and some were quite critical , particularly on the audio side. Value for money wise the 400 seems well regarded, although a dedicated player, of either variety , will give you better performance of course.

        Nirvis (www.nirvis.com) make the sLink-e interface that connects PC's t Sony products via Sonys' S Link bus. LetsAutomate have the units available in the UK. Take a look at their site as it tells you the capabilities of each of the players available.

        Kevin

> I don't think this is off topic?!
>
> I am looking for a CD/DVD jukebox, in the order of 300-400 discs,
>
> My inital search has shown 2 sony products, a 400 disc CD, and a
> 300
> Disc DVD machine, does anyone have any experience with either of
> these?
>
> - I asked in the sony shop at the weekend, and it seems the only
> way
> to get the CD Text info in and out of these machines, is by
> connecting a PS/2 keyboard, which is ok, but I would prefer to
> connect my PC t  download the data in one hit. (400 discs is alot
> of
> info t  type in again when you already have it on the PC!)
>
> I realise that at £300 for the CD version and £500 for the DVD I
> am
> not going to get amazing quality, but these units do seem to offer
> quite good features for the money.
>
>
> Your thoughts on these, or better products t  consider would be
> appreciated........
>
> thanks
>
> Daniel
>
>
>
>
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