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This excellent Yamaha 5 disc player with play xchange which is you can open the tray while the disc continues to play. Has some minor scuffs on the top but the face is perfect. It works great. This includes the original manual and paperwork, power cord, and remote still in the plastic bag it came in(never used). Product info:5-disc carousel designPlayXchange disc mechanism lets you change up to 4 discs without interrupting playbackplays CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 & WMA CDsprogram, repeat, and random playCD Text displayremoteintro scanPure Direct mode for enhanced sound qualityfront-panel USB input for connecting select iPods other portable MP3 playersIR port for remote repeater systemsRS-232C port for third party controllersone set of RCA stereo output jackshigh-performance DAC for high conversion precision with low noisesophisticated circuitry and layout with short signal paths and floating laser pickup mechanismoptical digital audio outputIntelligent Digital Servo compensates for any disc errors for trouble-free playbacksignal-to-noise ratio 105 dB17-1/8"W x 4-5/8"H x 17-3/16"D
At USD250 for a 2013 black Yamaha CD-C600, you're looking at a fair deal bordering on bargain territory. These 5-disc changers from Yamaha's reliable mid-2000s run typically trade used in the USD200-350 range, depending on condition and location—solid performers with Pure Direct, optical out, and that clever PlayXchange tray, but discontinued years ago so nothing earth-shattering new.
Before biting, verify the carousel tray spins smoothly without grinding—laser pickups and mechanisms wear after a decade of swaps—and test USB/iPod input plus all five slots for skips on CD-Rs. Insist on the original remote; without it, functionality drops. Power it up in person to check for display flicker or servo errors, common in aging units.
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Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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