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Delivering you professional and reliable audio media systems, Tascam delivers no less with their CD-400U Media Player. Ideal for many installation situations, the CD-400U is much more then a standard media player. It has wireless and solid state technology built into it, offering CD, Bluetooth Wireless, SD, USB, and a AM/FM tuner. Record straight from the CD or AM/FM source to an SD or USB media storage easily while the professional audio connections allow you to playback from its XLR balanced outputs, two RCA unbalanced outputs (one is dedicated for the AM/FM Tuner), or 1/4-inch Headphone output. Power on Play:Power on play begins play back upon start up. Making it easy to use.Panel Lock:With Panel Lock, you can disable all the panel buttons on the front to avoid mistakenly turn off or on playback or vise versa for recording.External Control:To ensure seamless integration into more comple systems, external control is possible using the standard RS - 232C terminal.Features:CD/SD/USB/and FM/AM tuner real-time audio playbackWireless Bluetooth playback when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device like a smartphone, tablet, or computerOutputs: XLR, RCA X 2, and headphone1/8" audio input for playback from any external source"Power on Play" function starts audio playback automatically when powered on"Panel Lock" function disables buttons to avoid unauthorized operation or programmingReal time recording from CD or FM/AM tuner to SD or USB mediaExternal control via RS-232CControl via ethernet with optional IF-E100 ethernet card is planned in the futureGet your Tascam CD-400U CD/DVD Bluetooth Player today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy. This item is guaranteed to be in "as new" condition and has virtually no cosmetic imperfections.
This is ambitious: at US$494, it sits well above the US$380 75th percentile and far above the US$172 median for recent comparable listings, so it’s priced on the high side for the used market. Against that benchmark, I’d only call it fair if it includes unusually strong extras or documented refurbishing; otherwise, the ask looks stretched rather than competitive.
The upside is that this is a practical, all-in-one Tascam piece: a convenient media player for rack or commercial use, with Bluetooth adding modern flexibility to a straightforward setup. If it’s clean, fully functional, and comes with the original remote, rack ears, or box, that helps justify the premium. At this price, I’d want proof that everything works correctly, because the value here depends on completeness more than novelty.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Tascam is a Japanese professional-audio brand whose roots trace back to TEAC, founded in 1953 by the Tani brothers. The TASCAM name emerged in the late 1960s as TEAC Audio Systems Corporation, and it was formally established in 1971 as TEAC’s U.S. distribution and development arm for recorder products aimed at musicians and studios.
The brand is best known for recorders, mixers, field recorders, multitrack production units, audio interfaces, and related studio gear. Its catalogue has historically centered on practical recording tools rather than lifestyle hi-fi, with strong associations to cassette Portastudios, reel-to-reel machines, and compact pro-audio components.
In the market, Tascam sits in the pro-audio and project-studio space rather than the high-end audiophile tier. Its reputation is built on utility, durability, and value, and some vintage models have become collector favorites, but the brand is not typically positioned as a boutique or luxury hi-fi name.
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