Sony MDX-CA680X Car MiniDisc Player
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- Anti-Theft Protection: Detachable Face Panel
- Player Type: MiniDisc
- Controlled Devices: CD Changer Mini Disk Player TV Tuner XM Ready
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A Capable MDLP Car Deck That Can Hold It's Own
Pros
MDLP capable, 50W x 4, 4 MB shock resistance memory
Cons
No flashy display
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
If you're looking to complete your MiniDisc system in your car, this is the final piece.
This is the second car MD deck that I have purchased, the other being Sony's MDX-C7900. There wasn't anything wrong with the first one but being as I wanted to keep current with the new technology out there and the fact that the CA680X was MDLP compliant, allowed me to listen to LP disc while on the road.
If you are looking at this deck to purchase you probably know most of the specifications so I won't get into all of that but I will mention that the specs that Epinions states for this unit is a little off. Here's the corrections:
MD Frequency Response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
CD Changer Support: Yes
MD Changer Support: Yes
Buid/Aesthetics
As this is the budget MDLP deck that was released 1 ? years ago, the faceplate isn't as busy or colorful as today's decks but that is a minor point to me. The buttons are big enough that if you are wearing gloves while driving, you will not have any miss hits. The faceplate isn't motorized (quick-release button) so you don't need to worry about it being jammed or anything like that. There are 2 main control sections, one on either side of the display. The left side contains a rotary knob to control volume and it is flanked with buttons for playback mode, source, D-Bass and MBP (My Best Position) On the right is a rocker button to control track/disk selection, display features and accessing the menu. Just below this section and out of the way is the off button. The display holds the normal information about the track, sound mode etc. I usually had it so only the track title was displayed, I really didn't care about anything else. I have not had any problems where the disc got stuck or the faceplate getting stuck, since it isn't motorized and I don't expect to in the future.
Functionality
Two of the main features that this deck has are the MBP (My Best Position) and D-Bass. I rarely used the MBP as it made the output of one of the front speakers louder than the other and it just didn't sound right to my taste though it may be different in your case. Also depending how you have your system set up in you car will determine if you will use the D-Bass feature. I'm using a 10 inch closed sub and I found using the D-Bass made the sound too boomy. It's all about experimentation and how you car is setup.
Conclusion
As there are not many MDLP decks out there, unless you special order from Japan which I have seen some really flashy ones, this is as good as you can get. Not many people like Sony in the mobile audio industry but if you don't mind the name and want a product that works then this is the one to get.
P.S.
I rated the sound quality the highest rating (5) but it all depends on the speakers and/or amps you're using. It makes a world of difference if you're using good acoustics.
If you are looking at this deck to purchase you probably know most of the specifications so I won't get into all of that but I will mention that the specs that Epinions states for this unit is a little off. Here's the corrections:
MD Frequency Response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
CD Changer Support: Yes
MD Changer Support: Yes
Buid/Aesthetics
As this is the budget MDLP deck that was released 1 ? years ago, the faceplate isn't as busy or colorful as today's decks but that is a minor point to me. The buttons are big enough that if you are wearing gloves while driving, you will not have any miss hits. The faceplate isn't motorized (quick-release button) so you don't need to worry about it being jammed or anything like that. There are 2 main control sections, one on either side of the display. The left side contains a rotary knob to control volume and it is flanked with buttons for playback mode, source, D-Bass and MBP (My Best Position) On the right is a rocker button to control track/disk selection, display features and accessing the menu. Just below this section and out of the way is the off button. The display holds the normal information about the track, sound mode etc. I usually had it so only the track title was displayed, I really didn't care about anything else. I have not had any problems where the disc got stuck or the faceplate getting stuck, since it isn't motorized and I don't expect to in the future.
Functionality
Two of the main features that this deck has are the MBP (My Best Position) and D-Bass. I rarely used the MBP as it made the output of one of the front speakers louder than the other and it just didn't sound right to my taste though it may be different in your case. Also depending how you have your system set up in you car will determine if you will use the D-Bass feature. I'm using a 10 inch closed sub and I found using the D-Bass made the sound too boomy. It's all about experimentation and how you car is setup.
Conclusion
As there are not many MDLP decks out there, unless you special order from Japan which I have seen some really flashy ones, this is as good as you can get. Not many people like Sony in the mobile audio industry but if you don't mind the name and want a product that works then this is the one to get.
P.S.
I rated the sound quality the highest rating (5) but it all depends on the speakers and/or amps you're using. It makes a world of difference if you're using good acoustics.
