Sony RCD-W1 2-Disc CD Recorder

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Average User Rating

(3.60 out of 5) from 5 reviews

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As good as the Original?

(4.00 out of 5) by Flyinfox on May 4, 2003

Pros: Good quality copies
Cons: Difficult learning process
The Bottom Line: A good purchase overall. It saved me on all the CDs I invested in.

One of the wishes of all my life was to have a clear cut recording of the songs I wanted to hear and ...
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Probably a reliable long-term investment

(4.00 out of 5) by meestercleef on Jul 26, 2002

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.
The Bottom Line: I would buy it if--1. Current plans to block all digital copying of CDs don't go thru. 2. Synchro recording from external digital sources is possible.

After bad experiences with Philips, I liked this solid, simple machine. It makes great copies from ...
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Beware first-generation models from anyone.

(2.00 out of 5) by davidksmith on Jan 29, 2002

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.
The Bottom Line: The RCD-W1 is fine if all you want to do is make straight dupes of CDs. But don't expect to "author" custom CDs--it will send you from the room screaming.

As if designed by a high school shop class, the RCD-W1 is an alarmingly poor effort on Sony's part, ...
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Competent Performer; but there's Much Better

(3.00 out of 5) by jazzophile on Jan 24, 2002

Pros: Ability to use as two independent cd players.
Cons: Below average ergonomics. Mediocre auto indexing. Only has TosLink Digital inputs. Slow reacting remote!
The Bottom Line: I can't recommend this unit at the present state of technology. With a poor user interface and average sound quality, there's better to be had.

It was with great anticipation that I opened this CDR(W) recorder. Unlike the target of the RIAA's ...
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The Sony RCD-W1 CD Recorder and its Professional recordings.

(5.00 out of 5) by dnc4sound on Jan 4, 2002

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.
The Bottom Line: If your looking for CD Recorder, PLease get the Sony CDR-W1. It makes crystal clear recordings, in a short amount of time. Also, its probably the best value.

Many people consider Sony the Electronic King. Well.. they are. Sony has made this outstanding cd re ...
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