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Review 3 of 8
Price Paid:
$1500.00
from Echo Audio, Portland Summary:
I like to be able to put it 3-6 cd's, press "random" and enjoy music for hours. So, I have long liked CD changers but have not always been crazy about the sound.
Behold behold this nice MCD 205. I got lucky and found a nice one used and snatched it up. No more compromise on the sound or features, this player is great. Sounds great, looks great, built solidly, variety of output features, what more could I ask. I don't switching to any other CD changers for a long time to come. Strengths:
D/A converter. I spent a few months A-B ing the output of this unit versus running the digital through a sepate 5K Classe DA converter using all kinds of digital cables. I honestly could not tell the difference so I sold the Classe, in my opinion that says a lot about the quality of this Mac.
Others: build quality, remote Weaknesses:
Loud disc changer. Also, I wasn't that happy when I took the rubber feet off the bottom to facilitate use of BDR cones. 2 screws did not come out cleanly, they stripped a little bit and left metal dust. The should use small bolts with nut/washer instead of screws. This is potentially pretty important because if you ever have to send this unit in for servicing, McIntosh is ADAMANT that you attach the rubber feet during shipping to prevent damage and properly fit the original foam. Similar Products Used:
Various California Audio Labs (CAL) and Sony ES changers. Although I loved the CAL gear, this unit is better and presents a more balanced, listenable sound. It was not subtle, especially in bass.
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