{"product_id":"sony-cdp-c225-5-disc-carousel-cd-changer-serviced","title":"Sony CDP-C225 — 5-Disc Carousel CD Changer Player, Serviced, 1992","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eFresh belts and a cleaned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003elaser assembly on the exact mechanism \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ethat takes these units out of service — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ethis CDP-C225 has already had the work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003emost surviving examples still need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sony CDP-C225 is a five-disc carousel changer from 1992, built in Japan\u003cbr\u003eduring the stretch when Sony was still putting real converter hardware and metal\u003cbr\u003echassis work into mid-line components. It loads five discs on a single rotating\u003cbr\u003eplatter, which means you swap CDs while the music keeps playing instead of\u003cbr\u003estopping the party to reload. For anyone with a shelf of discs and no interest in\u003cbr\u003ebabysitting a single-tray player, this is the format that solved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Unit Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- High Density Linear Converter DAC and Digital Servo System, Sony's mid-tier\u003cbr\u003e  conversion package of the era. It is the reason a 1992 changer still holds its\u003cbr\u003e  own against a modern budget player.\u003cbr\u003e- Five-disc carousel with automatic disc loading. Change four discs while the\u003cbr\u003e  fifth plays.\u003cbr\u003e- 32-step programming with a 20-track front-panel display showing what is\u003cbr\u003e  programmed, what has played, and what is left. Genuinely useful for building a\u003cbr\u003e  long sequence across multiple discs.\u003cbr\u003e- Continuous, shuffle, and repeat play modes.\u003cbr\u003e- Front headphone jack with its own level control, so it works as a standalone\u003cbr\u003e  desk player with no amplifier in the chain.\u003cbr\u003e- Handles 8 cm (3-inch) singles in addition to standard discs.\u003cbr\u003e- RCA line output to any receiver, integrated amp, or powered speaker pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good, rated 8 out of 10. Light cosmetic wear consistent with a unit of this\u003cbr\u003eage, nothing that draws the eye. Display is clear and complete. Chassis and front\u003cbr\u003epanel present well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting and Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll functions were tested and confirmed working: tray operation, carousel\u003cbr\u003erotation and disc selection across all five positions, tracking and playback,\u003cbr\u003eline output, headphone output and level control, display, and the programming,\u003cbr\u003eshuffle, and repeat functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService performed: drive belts replaced and laser assembly cleaned. Dried belts\u003cbr\u003eand a hazed laser are the two failures that sideline these changers, and both\u003cbr\u003ehave been addressed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sony CDP-C225 changer\u003cbr\u003e- Audio cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot included: remote control, original manual, original box. The CDP-C225 has no\u003cbr\u003esupplied remote from the factory, though the chassis is compatible with Sony\u003cbr\u003eRM-series remotes if you want to add one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer specifications for this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Disc format: CD, 5-disc multi-play carousel\u003cbr\u003e- Frequency response: 2 Hz to 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e- Dynamic range: 98 dB\u003cbr\u003e- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB\u003cbr\u003e- Channel separation: 100 dB\u003cbr\u003e- Total harmonic distortion: 0.005%\u003cbr\u003e- Line output: 2 V\u003cbr\u003e- Outputs: RCA stereo line out, headphone jack with level control\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 430 x 125 x 385 mm (16.9 x 4.9 x 15.2 in)\u003cbr\u003e- Power: 120 V AC 60 Hz (US model)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the SpenCertified 30-Day Hassle-Free Warranty from the date of\u003cbr\u003edelivery. If the unit becomes defective within that window for any reason other\u003cbr\u003ethan accidental damage, we repair or replace it at no cost to you, parts and\u003cbr\u003elabor included, and we cover the shipping. Extended coverage is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips double-boxed with the transport mechanism protected. Test the unit on\u003cbr\u003earrival so any issue falls inside the warranty period.\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SpenCertified","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29150115856407,"sku":"A18","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1683\/2705\/files\/Sony-CDP-C225-5-Disc-Carousel-CD-Changer-Player-Serviced-1992-CD-Players-Recorders.jpg?v=1785444929","url":"https:\/\/spencertified.com\/products\/sony-cdp-c225-5-disc-carousel-cd-changer-serviced","provider":"SpenCertified","version":"1.0","type":"link"}