Technology is always trying to find a way to be better and smaller, which has greatly benefitted the market for consumers of mini CD/MP3 players. Are you wondering how they measure up? One of the brightest stars among the new comers is the TAXCAM MD/CD1 MiniDisc/CD Combo Deck, which combines CD playback and MiniDisc recording in a single unit designed to save space in a budget-conscious package. This unit has been built to last, while producing a quality of sound that you would expect from a full stereo system, yet it comes in a size that will take up almost no room in your home.
The MD-CD1 is equipped with many state-of -the art features, such as analog and digital outputs, which allows both sources to be used independently; MP3 CD playback; MiniDisc recording; 12% pitch control for CDs and 16% pitch control for MDs which allow for tempo change without affecting key, and key change without affecting tempo. A feature that will be useful to fitness instructors is its ability to play CDs back up to 16% faster or slower without changing the pitch or creating a cartoon voice. The unit has a good selection of installation applications, and comes equipped with a wireless IR remote control; the I/O board is an optional feature, if you need the additional benefit of balanced interfacing.
Look for bargains for the MD/CD1 in the range of $700 to $950 by shopping the internet. Although you cannot test the sound if you buy online, you can check out it out by visiting a local retailer. Do your research online and bring the lowest price you can find into the retail store, and you may be surprised to find they will match the price.
Another option for the budget conscious consumer is the Teac MP 330 Mini CD/MP3 player, which is a quality portable unit, weighing only 5.6 ounces. It uses Mini CD-R media, which allows the unit to easily fit into your pocket. These units hold 3 times more music than conventional portable CD players, which translates to about 45 songs, depending on the bit rate that you use. That is 210 minutes on an inexpensive Mini CD-R! By recording the downloaded Mini CD-R discs onto a standard CD/R-RW drive, you will be able to design your own unique song list.
The Teac Mini CD/MP3 player comes with a digital equalizer and built in boost for the notes in the lower range, resulting in a quality of sound that is rich and pleasing. It comes with a built in anti-shock feature and runs on two AA batteries. The units display LCD controls and buttons for the 3-band equalizer and Repeat and Intro modes. There are also controls to enable you to create your own custom playlist.
Reviews for the Teac MP 330 mini CD/MP3 player are fairly mixed. They are consistently rated well for the sound they produce and for their ability to play the mini CDs as long as the unit is not moved. As with many other portable CD player systems the discs are prone to skipping when the unit is in motion. The bundled Sennheiser MX300 ear bud-style headphones deliver a full, rich, clear sound, especially in the bass range. If you are looking for affordability and quality, this would be a good purchase provided that you are able to keep it in a single location. It is listed at $130.00, although bargains are to be found for as low as $112.00.
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