Sony RCD-W1 2-Disc CD Recorder

Pros: Ability to use as two independent cd players.
Cons: Below average ergonomics. Mediocre auto indexing. Only has TosLink Digital inputs. Slow reacting remote!

It was with great anticipation that I opened this CDR(W) recorder. Unlike the target of the RIAA's paranoid protection schemes, my main purpose for buying this unit was to transfer my precious albums to CDR and listen to the Lp's only when critically...

Pros: It can record music on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Cons: Poor user ergonomics, extremely poor response time to user commands, some functions remote-only, other issues.

As if designed by a high school shop class, the RCD-W1 is an alarmingly poor effort on Sony's part, and perhaps indicative of a rushed attempt to jump on the recordable music CD bandwagon. Adequate performance specifications are meaningless when the user...

Pros: Solidly built, has seperate analog outputs for each drawer.
Cons: As far as I could tell, does not have synchro-record for external digital sources.

After bad experiences with Philips, I liked this solid, simple machine. It makes great copies from one tray to the other. However, I tried digital copying of external sources & there didn't seem to be a synchro function (where the recording starts...

Pros: High and Normal speed dubbing, Crystal clear recordings, its a Dual tray recording stystem.
Cons: A little slow startup play, A bit complicated to learn everything about it.

Many people consider Sony the Electronic King. Well.. they are. Sony has made this outstanding cd recording system and it beats every other cd recorder nomatter the brand at the $400+ level. Cd Recorders are very high tech and this burner beats todays...

Pros: Good quality copies
Cons: Difficult learning process

One of the wishes of all my life was to have a clear cut recording of the songs I wanted to hear and not what was on the entire Album. With the advent of CD technologies in cars and now this Sony Digital CD Recorder, my dreams have been fulfilled. I am...