Harman Kardon FL8550 5-CD Changer

Rating:
Summary: Problematic turn-table sensor
Review: Within 3 months of using the FL8550 the turntable refused to switch CDs in random mode and sometimes would not even sense the existence of a single CD when loaded. Even when performing normally, it makes a loud irritating sound when switching between disks. When I took it in for warranty repair, I found that about 80% of the pieces brought into the shop for repairs were the HK 8550 and 8350. The technician told me that the sensor used in the model is too delicate and is the cause of frequent problems. The HDCD sound difference was certainly not "audible" to my ear. Definitely overpriced compared to a other brands.

Rating:
Summary: Problematic turn-table sensor
Review: Within 3 months of using the FL8550 the turntable refused to switch CDs in random mode and sometimes would not even sense the existence of a single CD when loaded. Even when performing normally, it makes a loud irritating sound when switching between disks. When I took it in for warranty repair, I found that about 80% of the pieces brought into the shop for repairs were the HK 8550 and 8350. The technician told me that the sensor used in the model is too delicate and is the cause of frequent problems. The HDCD sound difference was certainly not "audible" to my ear. Definitely overpriced compared to a other brands.