Sony CDP-CX235

The Sony CDP-CX235, released around 2000, is a "MegaStorage" jukebox-style CD changer designed to hold and manage a massive collection of up to 200 discs. It is highly regarded by collectors for its ability to consolidate physical media into a single organized system.

Item Condition: 

Used - Professionally Refurbished - All functions have been tested extensively and cleaned to play as new. New belts have been installed

What's in the box?:

• Remote Control
• RCA Cable

1. Key Features & Capacity

• 200-Disc Carousel: Uses a large internal rotary table to store and switch between 200 CDs.
  
  

• Custom File Labeling: You can input titles for your discs (up to 13 characters) to make searching through a large collection easier.
  
  

• CD Text Support: Automatically displays the artist name and track titles for compatible CDs.
  
  

• Jog Dial: The front panel features a large dial that allows you to quickly scroll through disc numbers or alphabetized titles.
  
  

2. Audio & Technical Specs

• Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): Equipped with a high-quality converter for accurate sound reproduction.
  
  

• Digital Servo Control: Automatically adjusts laser focus and tracking to handle discs that might have minor scratches or dust.
  
  

• Connectivity:

• Optical Digital Output (Toslink): Allows for a pure digital connection to modern receivers like your Yamaha RX-V571.

• Analog RCA Output: Standard Red/White stereo jacks.
  
  

• Control A1II: A proprietary Sony port used to synchronize recording with Sony tape decks or daisy-chain multiple "MegaStorage" units together.
  
  

3. Physical Build

• Dimensions: 17" x 18.5" x 7.75" (W x D x H). Note that this unit is deeper than a standard stereo component to accommodate the internal carousel.
  
  

• Weight: Approximately 20 lbs ($9.1$ kg).
  
  

• Manufacturing: Primarily manufactured in Malaysia starting in June 2000.