Features:
- 5-disc capacity
- 32-track programming
- Play exchange feature
- Remote control
- 8x oversampling
Description:
What should you expect from a five-disc CD changer priced under $100? Not much in the way of bells and whistles or extra features. Nevertheless, it's amazing that Philips has managed to pack so much reliable, basic performance into the CDC735 and still offer something in the way of extras. As advertised, this model will accept and play up to five CDs, letting you even change two of the discs without interrupting playback. You also get random play and programmability--up to 32 tracks. While you don't get a digital output or a headphone jack, the CDC735 does come with a remote control that you can use to access discs and tracks and perform typical functions such as play and stop. The player-mounted remote sensor won't respond to remote commands that come from beyond its narrow 60-degree "window." This can pose a problem for users seated at an angle to the player's front panel. For its part, the front-panel layout is clean and easy to use, but the build quality is flimsy. For example, when you push the Open/Close button, the tray takes its time opening, groaning as it goes. Disc change is slow but sure--the CDC735 still functions reliably. The sound, while clear and clean, seemed to us somewhat lifeless and "slow" relative to high-end players. Given that superior-performing changers can be had for less than twice the price, we find it difficult to recommend the CDC735 as a main system CD player. However, if you're looking for a garage player or just multidisc convenience at an easy price, the CDC735 will keep the music coming for pocket change. Pros:
- Low price
- Good value for the money
- Lets you change discs without interrupting the disc in play
- Full-function remote control
Cons:
- Flimsy construction
- Limited-range sensor window for remote control
- No headphone jack
- Slow, noisy changer mechanism
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