CD Recorder Reviewed


Will CD Recorders take money out of the pockets of the record industry? This same question was asked when the cassette recorder was introduced. The CD Recorder will have a bigger impact than the cassette recorder because the copy is digital and exactly like the original. There is no tape hiss or having to rewind and fast forward. Philips CD Recorders do have a Serial Copy Management System. This system allows users to make "first-generation" digital copies from original, copyright-protected CDs, but prevents them from making a digital copy of a digital copy.

CD Recorders are preferable to Mini Disc, in my opinion. Everybody already has CDs and CD players, so you don't have to invest in a completely new platform. The same logic is true for DAT. Computer CD recorders are pretty good, but it takes a long time to create a CD, depending on your computer's speed and capabilities. And how many people have their stereo hooked up through their computer now? A CD Recorder just plugs into your existing stereo system, although if you have an older receiver you may have to sacrifice that cassette deck, because if you're recording analog it required 2 sets of RCA jacks like a cassette deck, instead of the 1 set required by regular CD players.

I was really impressed with the recordings I made. The sound quality was perfect, and it was easy to operate. The only negative about the Philips CD Recorder is the price. You'll spend at least $500 to buy one, and the blank CDs are another expense. The CD-R discs are about $4 each, and the CD-RW discs around $10 each. But like everything electronic, the price of CD recorders will come down. There will be a lot more competition in the future and that will certainly lower the prices. Hopefully by Christmas time they'll be a lot cheaper so my wife can buy me one!

A Philips CD Recorder is a great addition to your stereo system. For more information about the Philips line of CD Recorders, visit their website: http://www.philips.com

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