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Optimus Prime's Stereo Equipment Old School Audio - Old School Prices - Professionally Tested Product Description Up for sale is a Sony CDP-C365 5-disc CD changer, fully tested and confirmed working. All five disc slots load and play correctly, and the unit reads discs reliably with no skipping or tracking issues. Remote not included. Please review all photos for details. Highlights At A Glance ✔ Fully tested and verified ✔ Good cosmetic condition with minor wear from use ✔ Free 30-day returns ✔ Fast, insured shipping Testing & Verification This CDP-C365 was thoroughly tested across all five disc carousel positions — each slot was loaded and confirmed to spin up, read the disc table of contents, and play back audio without issue. Analog stereo RCA outputs were verified with clean signal on both left and right channels. The front-panel controls including play, pause, stop, skip, and disc exchange function were all tested and operate as expected. Shipping & Returns Fast, insured shipping from Minnesota. Free 30-day returns. Item is carefully packaged for safe delivery.
The Sony CDP-C365 is a respected 5-disc carousel changer from the late 90s that handled multi-disc playback smoothly, but its used market is modest. At US$90, this listing sits above the typical used range, which currently spans roughly US$55 to US$90 based on recent sales and listings. Since US$90 is at the top end of that band, the price is ambitious rather than a bargain, especially given the listing notes “unknown” condition and no remote.
That doesn’t mean it’s a bad buy—if the unit is clean, plays all five discs reliably, and the carousel mechanism is quiet, it’s still a worthwhile ownership piece for its multi-disc convenience and Sony build quality. The upside here is timing: these are becoming harder to find in decent shape, and a working carousel changer is still useful for CD collectors. But at US$90 with unknown condition, you should verify operation before committing; if it’s truly functional and includes the original RM-D335 remote, the price becomes fair. Without the remote or with mechanical issues, it’s overpriced.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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