TASCAM CD01U CD Player with Unbalanced Output
1-space rackmountable CD Player. MP3 Playback. Slot-loading CD transport. 20-second RAM buffer for shock protection.
Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
Submitted November 30, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"It might be good for commercial CDs but not CD-Rs."
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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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