TASCAM CD01U CD Player with Unbalanced Output

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
1-space rackmountable CD Player. MP3 Playback. Slot-loading CD transport. 20-second RAM buffer for shock protection.

The new CD-01U is a professional CD player, designed to fit into one rackspace; the CD-01U will save room in broadcast equipment racks and custom installations. The unit an RS-232 control port available for programming with AMX and Crestron systems. Features include MP3 playback, 20-second shock protection and pitch controls for flexible performance. Also, the unit uses reliable slot-loading CD transports for years of trouble-free use, making the CD-01U ideal for compact CD playback.

Features
1-space rackmountable CD Player

CD-R/RW Playback, including 12cm and 8cm CDs

MP3 Playback

20-second RAM buffer for shock protection

Slot-loading CD transport

RCA Unbalanced analog outputs

S/PDIF optical digital output

Repeat, Single-Play and Program playback modes

+/- 12.5% pitch control

Call function returns to last play start point

Auto Ready and Auto Cue

Fade In/Out function (up to 10 seconds in 1/2 second steps)

Eject block function

Serial control via RS-232C

Wireless remote control

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
User Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted November 30, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com

"It might be good for commercial CDs but not CD-Rs."

Overall: 1 out of 5 stars
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I returned both the basic version and the pro version because of playback problems. I can't remember the last time I needed to return a pro audio device.
Sound
On some CDs the output is fine. On some CDs, the output is distorted and certain tracks skip. These are CDs that play fine on any number of computers, in cars, and in $99 portable players.
Features
Great features. I especially like the ability to set the output to mono.
Quality
There has to be something wrong with the transport design. There's no reason for this player to react so badly with certain CD-Rs. The first unit I received would not eject a CD!!!!
Value
There's nothing else on the market that is 1U.
Manufacturer Support
Technical Support is terrible. Their phone number is not toll-free. I was on hold for about 5 minutes when a message came on stating that all their support personnel were busy, I should call back later, and the system hung up.
The Wow Factor
It was perfect for my needs (1U) but I can't be worrying about if my CDs will play or skip.

Musical Background:

Active Musician and Audio Engineer

Musical Style:

R & B
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