On Tue, 18 May 2004 11:58:19 +0000 (UTC), Pete
wrote:

Was considering one of the Sony range e.g. CDX-F5700 but not sure it has
anything over a cheaper model (CDX-R3000). Or is it missing anything that
a better model would give? What is "Custom File Control"?

Be careful what you buy - the cheaper MP3 unit is the CDX-R3300. The
CDX-R3000 is non-MP3!

Custom File is a user editable disc title memory facility. A lot of
the time, the unit has support for it, but only actually does it when
used in conjunction with a changer.

Any suggestions to what is good/bad? Any obvious must have features?

Personally, I'd get an Alpine CDE-9827R (or RM/RR/RB depending on your
colour preference). Decent sound quality, a rotary volume control and
a front CD loading slot, so nothing to wear out. Only real down point
is it's not got CD changer control.

Jon
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