Yamaha CDC-697 CD Changer Reviews

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After checking the internet and purchasing a model locally, which I returned because the changer was very slow and very noisy, I decided to go up a level in changers. The Yamaha CDC-697BL is a good value, fairly quick changing and acceptable amount of noise during CD change. from Amazon.com I needed a CD player to compliment the Yamaha RX-797 receiver I was planning to purchase. After checking specifications and reading reviews, I chose the CDC-697. from Crutchfield.com I ordered the Yamaha CDC 697 on a Saturday and received it by Thursday. Super fast delivery, the item was packaged perfectly and it looks just like the picture. from Amazon.com Before buying the Yamaha 5-disc CD player, I did a comprehensive analysis of all currently available products. It included the players made by Denon, Onkyo, Teac and Sony among others, as well as DVD players that can also play CD's. from Amazon.com I was surprised how little user information was available on the web about 5 disk carousel changers. I tried several higher end players (including Rotel, Denon, Sony, Onkyo/Integra and Marantz*) but I couldn't get past the extremely long time it took to switch tracks between disks while in random/shuffle mode (15 to 20 seconds). from Amazon.com My CDC-625, which I bought 17 years ago, finally conked out on me just a few days ago and I decided to try out the CDC-697. Aesthetically my old 17 year old changer looks better than this one. from Amazon.com This Yamaha 5 disc changer was purchased to replace our Sony super audio changer which lasted exactly 3 years before crapping out. The Yamaha has a richer sound and a much larger soundstage than the thin-sounding Sony. from Amazon.com I finally got this real performance sound machine from yamaha last week. I wanted a cd changer not too expensive, but a very acceptable cd changer, so I found a marantz cd changer whose cost was higher and this one. from Amazon.com If you're looking for a simple, dependable, great CD changer, then this is the one. Pure, clear sound from the very first. from Crutchfield.com I purchased this hoping it does not have any of the same issues I have had with a Sony 300 disc changer. After one day I have come to the conclusion through trial and error that the Yamaha will play every cd which the Sony refuses to play, some the Sony will not even load. from Amazon.com

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Released	over 2 years ago
Device Type	Changer Player
CD Capacity	5
Playback Modes	Repeat One Repeat All Random Program Intro Scan
Playable Disk Types	CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
Brand	Yamaha
CD Play Exchange	With CD Play Exchange
MPN	CDC-697T
Type	Remote Control
UPC	4957812350914