Best replacement for CDX-605 for CD-R playing

[amcluesent]

My s14a has the Sony CDX-605 changer which won't play CD-R. Can anyone advise which is the best Sony replacement as a DIY job that will play CD-R?

That got me thinking - should I hang on until Sony bring out a changer that supports mp3 too. Or will mp3 always need a change of head-end too? I don't fancy taking the dashboard to bits...

CS

[Marcos]

Cant see why the 605 wont play cdr's unless the optical block's on its way out. CD players have a bit of a harder time playing cdr's because the disks arn't as reflective as normal pressed ones so you'll find it can play normal disks but not cdr's. As for the question about an mp3 player, if sony do make one (i work for a sony service centre but haven't heard of a mp3 boot changer in the pipeline) you won't have to change the head unit, all the data processing is done at the changer.

[Don_200SX]

got the same problem with a sony cdx-51 changer. looking at alternatives, have you had any luck/ideas?

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97P s14a model, k&n,waiting to fit mongoose & boost kit

http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/rides/don_200sx/4182636.jpg

[amcluesent]

Swapped in a CDX-646, 15 minute job as it has the same connectors and mounting points as the factory model. CD-R now play perfectly (but haven't tried CD-RW)

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[Don_200SX]

is that a new changer? how much, where from? did they guarantee it would play cd-r? cheers

[amcluesent]

Sony say it has a 3-beam laser to be certain of CD-R playback; paid £169 from a local stockist. Have seen them a bit cheaper on-line...

[This message has been edited by amcluesent (edited 04-11-2001).]

[Don_200SX]

and your happy with it? i was looking to replace the whole system http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/eek.gif because of this! is the rest of your system standard? cheers for the replies....

[Don_200SX]

found cdx646 for 99.99+del on web. not sure if it will work with my head unit though?

[amcluesent]

AFAIK the CDX-646 used a the Sony bus for control so should be compatible with any reasonably modern Sony heat unit that supports a CD changer (the standard unit in my S reg s14a certainly works fine). From memory, the Sony bus plugs had a couple of squared-off locating pins inside the plug.

[Don_200SX]

just wondering what head unit you have?

[Marcos]

That changer will work fine with any sony head unit with changer control. Sony have used the same unilink control system on their changers since the year dot.

[Don_200SX]

just fitted. works a dream. thanks guys.