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Sony SCD-CE595 is a highly regarded 5-disc carousel CD and SACD (Super Audio CD) changer originally released in 2004. Widely celebrated in the audiophile community for its exceptional Super Audio DAC and true DSD decoding, it remains a budget-friendly staple for listening to both standard CDs and high-resolution SACD audio. Format Support: Plays standard CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and both 2-channel stereo and multi-channel (up to 5.1) SACDs.Disc Exchange: Features "Exchange During Play," allowing you to swap out four discs while the fifth is still playing.Audio Outputs: Includes a digital optical (Toslink) output for compressed multi-channel audio, alongside discrete 5.1 analog RCA outputs for uncompressed, high-fidelity surround sound.Fully tested comes with remote in good condition has a few scratches from normal wear
This one sits at a sensible point in the cycle for a mid-2000s SACD changer: old enough that condition matters, but still a desirable Sony carousel because it gives you SACD playback in a convenient five-disc format. At US$100, it’s a fair ask versus the typical used market, landing just under the US$115 median and well inside the normal US$61 to US$227 spread.
What makes it worth a look is the combination of Sony’s generally solid SACD sound, CD convenience, and the fact that these changers still appeal to collectors who want an affordable way into SACD. If it’s clean, fully working, and includes the remote, that’s a nice buy; if the carousel is sluggish or the laser is tired, that’s the main thing to watch on a player this age.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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