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The Sony RCD-W500C is a feature-laden, modestly priced alternative for the home audio enthusiast requiring a good-sounding CD changer and a cost-effective solution for consolidating a record and tape collection.
The RCD-W500C is a dual deck 5-CD changer and CD recorder housed in a handsome chassis offering very nice display graphics and 24-bit converters. This is a consumer unit made by SONY, so don't look for SCMS management or balanced connectivity. There is an optical digital I/O, a thoughtful inclusion for those wishing to incorporate the unit into a digital Home Theater system, or record from another digital device. The machine is easily operated, and offers a lot of flexibility; most front panel controls are duplicated on the remote control as well.
For personal recording, archiving, and plain old enjoyment listening, the RCD-W500C offers good sound and useful features, very affordably.
| Type | Dual Well 5-CD CD-R/CD-RW Recorder/Changer |
| Compatible Discs |
Red Book CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 Discs (Note: This unit records to Audio CDR's and CDRW's only) |
| Supported Bit/Sample Rates | 16-bit/44.1kHz |
| A/D Converter | 24-bit |
| D to A Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate Conversion | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Dynamic Range | >95 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >98 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Not specified by Manufacturer |
| Input Connectors (Analog) | 2 x RCA Phono, Unbalanced |
| Nominal Input Level | Unbalanced: 47 kOhms/125 - 330 mV RMS |
| Output Connectors | 2 x RCA Phono, Unbalanced |
| Nominal Output Level | 2.0 V RMS/50 kOhms |
| Input Connectors (Digital) | 1 x Toslink Optical |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x Toslink Optical |
| Headphone Connector | 1/4" TRS phone with Volume Control Knob |
| Built-in Hard Drive | No |
| SCSI | No |
| Word Clock I/O | No |
| Digital Gain Control | No |
| Digital Fade In/Out | Yes |
| SCMS Management | No |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| RAM Buffer | No |
| Track Incrementing Features | Yes |
| Indexing | Yes |
| Finalize Features | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 17 x 15.75 x 4.3" |
| Weight | 15 lb (6.8 kg) |
| Specialties |
24-bit Converters Programmable Integrated 5-CD Changer and CD Recorder High-Speed Dubbing and Finalizing |