REVIEW: Multidisc DVD Players

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Multidisc players are ideal for listening to music CDs, and you can also watch your DVD movies one after the other without even leaving the couch. They are somewhat slower than single-disc players in general, and the multidisc function makes just one more mechanism that may break, so keep this in mind when purchasing your DVD player.

Carousel Multidisc models are most reliable and usually hold 5-6 discs, while those with a tray tend to hold 2 or 3 discs and are slower and noisier. And finally, the mega changer/players can hold anywhere from 300-400 discs so you can put your entire collection into it. Think about a Multidisc player if you plan to use the unit for listening to music and want to combine your DVD and CD player in one system. Below you'll find information on the top players:

Rated	Model	Price	Review	Customers
#1	Pioneer DV-F727 301 Disc DVD / CD / CD-R/ and RW Player	~~$599~~ $548.90	Full Review	Customer Comments
The Pioneer DV-F727 is not the average, run-of-the-mill multidisc changer. Even if your audio CD and DVD collections are quite sizeable, you can stash the goods neatly inside this 301-disc capacity "media server," then call selections up with the same ease and excitement as you would by keying an entry on a jukebox. An onscreen cataloging system helps manage your inventory, with an auto update feature that scans for new disc additions. Should your collection really bulk out, it's even possible to double the system's capacity by linking two DV-F727s. All the while, you'll still maintain easy control over the whole kit 'n caboodle via a single, fully-featured and user-friendly remote control (supplied), or using an optional, plug-in PS/2 style computer keyboard or mouse. One of the most elaborately featured DVD players we've ever encountered, the DV-F727 also takes care of the basics quite well--delivering pristine pictures and sound with component-video (interlace), S-Video, and composite-video outputs. Sound-wise, its optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs definitely deliver the Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM stereo (up to 96 kHz, 24-bit) soundtracks. The player's Burr-Brown audio digital-to-analog converter and conventional analog jacks also proved quite fine. [MORE INFO]
#2	Onkyo DV-CP706B 6-Disc DVD Player	~~$299.00~~ $249.99	Full Review	Customer Comments
Taking the checklist to the DV-CP706 is a simple way to reveal its all-around home theater appeal. You can begin by noting its capability to store, change, and play up to six video and audio discs (including MP3- and WMA-encoded discs). Then, add another check mark for being the first Onkyo six-disc changer to be able to upscale standard DVDs all the way to high-definition 1080p resolution. And should you connect this player to an A/V receiver with highly advanced scaling capabilities, you can also choose to output the video at a native resolution of 480i. With Onkyo's RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) function, the DV-CP706 will seamlessly integrate with any of our compatible A/V receivers. it also employs Onkyo's VLSC circuitry for noise-free digital-to-analog audio singal processing, along with user-friendly control functions such as Disc Navigator. Add to that an impressively robust build - with an isolated circuitry layout to minimize digital noise, a solid fascia, and an ultra-quiet loading mechanism - and you have a six-disc changer that will provide years of move and music entertainment perfectly tailored to your needs. [MORE INFO]
#3	Sony CDPCX355 300-Disc MegaStorage CD Changer	$167.99	Full Review	Customer Comments
Sony's CDP-CX355 300 Disc MegaStorage CD Changer was created for the extensive CD collections of music connoisseurs and avid CD listeners alike. Featuring CD-R/CD-RW Playback, this 300 Disc Changer allows you to play your homemade music mixes as well as your commercial CDs. Additional features include Twin Jog Dial for Easy Disc Access, Custom File Memo, CD Text, MegaChanger Control, Optical Digital Output, 2 Repeat Modes (Disc or Track), and 32 Step Program Play, providing all the tools you need to organize your CDs. Take charge of your changer with the supplied Remote Commander Remote Control, and rediscover your own music with the CDP-CX355. [MORE INFO]

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