Sony MegaStorage CDP-CX455 400-Disc CD Changer

Pros: Linking TWO of these changers opens a whole new universe of music-playback potential and pleasure!

Cons: Initially entering many disc/artist names (via keyboard) is time-consuming. (Therefore, instead use below-discussed SAVR2/TitleTrack products!)

The Bottom Line: The ONLY surviving 400-disc model specifically for music (not video). Before it's discontinued, buy (and link) TWO of these! Better still, control your changers via your computer! (See how below.)

Review: Prefatory note: If you own the CDP-CX455 (or virtually any model of Sony changer) and don't already have your changer(s) connected to your computer, smarten up by reading my review of the "TitleTrack" software: ...

Pros: Massive storage capability. Flawless playback. Stunning sound. Throw your jewel cases off a cliff!

Cons: Only one. The size, particularly the depth, but hey, that's the nature of the beast.

The Bottom Line: Without touching, cleaning or re-shelving my CD's ever again, up to 400 of them are ready to play at the touch of a few buttons.

Review: It had gotten to the point where I rarely (if ever) even bothered playing my CD's any more. Don't get me wrong, I love music, I love it a lot, but when hanging around the house it was decidedly easier just to switch on one of the music channels on my Di ...

Pros: Ease of use, price

Cons: Multiple selects of random CDs not available. It's all or one.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this to the average stereo user. Four hundred CDs is just like a bar room juke box, and it doesn't cost you a quarter a piece.

Review: I write this not as an audiophile, but someone who appreciates that the technology for a 'home juke box' is available at a reasonable price and does NOT have all of the bells and whistles to obfuscate my ability to sit back and listen to music.
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Pros: Safe storage (away from little fingers)

Cons: Effort to set up; MP3 analog output only

The Bottom Line: Excellent in what it sets out to do. It does everything its set out to do, and does it very well.

Review: I swore I would never do 2 things: (a) buy a piece of audio hardware that did not have discrete codes; and (b) buy another Sony product. Why? Well first, a good measure of whether a piece of equipment has been properly thought out can be shown in ...

Pros: Can play cd's forever - no more cd cases

Cons: no major flaws

Review: I LOVE my cd changer - best thing ever. Takes a little time to program, but well worth it! I have about 200 CD's in it so far. I do not even bother to turn on the TV anymore. It is amazing what having music on does for the ambiance in my home. I play ...

Pros: Works flawlessly, with many great features. Sounds great.

Cons: CD/track names should be loadable from PC or Internet.

Review: Mine works flawlessly, the keyboard and remote are all perfect, it plays CDs beautifully, changes them quickly and quietly, alphabetizes, groups, sorts, searches etc. all as advertised. Brilliant device, and I may get a second one to daisy-chain and stor ...

Pros: -400 CD's in one unit -Once set up, all music is categorized by Artist

Cons: -Unavoidably LARGE

The Bottom Line: I would easily recommend this unit to anyone looking for a large changer.

Review: I like many was attracted to this product for the main reason of managing my growing CD collection. My wife and I had about 500 CD's at the time, and I was sick of CD jewel cases all over our family room. When comparing the Sony 300 changer to the ...

Pros: Holds 400 CDs, Simplistic Operation

Cons: Huge Box, CD Text

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the CDP CD455 to those individuals who have a huge library of CDs, and are tired of swapping CDs in their 1, 3 or 5 Disc changers.

Review: I personally like Sony, I have had several components over the years, and I have never had a problem with any of them. The trend with the components that I have is that I want to get the latest technology, and the older components don't cut it... so I...

Pros: Cross fade. Large capacity. Fiber optic output.

Cons: No real way to backup data. Data easily lost.

Review: I've owned my Sony CDP-CX455 for about a year. It works very well with one VERY big flaw. I spent many hours naming and categorizing all 400 CD's using a keyboard. Then, one day we had a 6 hour power failure. ALL DATA was vaporized! The so-called 30 ...

Pros: Amazing juke box capabilities and solid sony realiabilty. A sold transport system. Upgrades available

Cons: An outdated digital audio/digital converter built into the box that is so terribly compressed sounding.

Review: I agree with everything that reviewer Henry-Thoreau said in his reviews. I think it is the best changer out there for the money.What no one seems to want to speak to, is how awful sounding the cheap digital to audio converter is that is built inside ...