Pioneer PD-F1009 301-Disc CD-File Changer
from: Pioneer
List Price: $325.00
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Product Description:
A CD changer that holds a massive 301 CDs for the ultimate in CD storage & playback 1-Bit D/A ConverterCD Text Compatible (Titles)Optical Digital OutputBest Selection Memory (20)Previous Disc Scan (20)CD-Deck SynchronizationJog dial (on unit)Color - Black
Amazon.com Review:
Pioneer's PD-F1009 301-CD jukebox takes advantage of its megastorage capacity with fun, easy-to-use features. Be aware, however, that its tremendous conveniences comes at a small price: the PD-F1009's sound quality, while satisfactory, does not equal that of most comparably priced single-disc or five-disc players.
The PD-F1009 excels in other areas, however. In addition to its standard features (play, repeat, program, etc.), the PD-F1009 has a few that are more unusual and, it turns out, perfect for a CD jukebox. The Best Play feature lets you commit any 20 tracks to the PD-F1009's memory. Just hit the Best button (on the remote only) while a track is playing, and the player will automatically store that track in memory. Later, when you hit Best Play, the unit plays back up to 20 tracks in sequence. (Curiously, Best Play plays tracks back in reverse order.)
Another cool feature is Previous Scan, which simply plays (likewise in reverse order) the opening 10 seconds of the last 20 discs played. The PD-F1009 also lets you create up to five custom files, or groups, with no limit to the number of CDs in each file. This is a terrific way to file discs by genre or artist.
In addition, the PD-F1009 is one of the few players we know of (megachanger or otherwise) that is compatible with both CD-Rs and CD-RWs--most only play CD-Rs. The PD-F1009's CD Text feature scans and displays disc and song titles, but only if a CD is encoded with this information (most new ones are).
Finally, the PD-F1009 has an optical digital output for use with outboard digital processors, minidisc, and CD recorders, as well as the capability for CD-recorder synchronization with other Pioneer equipment.
Where the PD-F1009 falls short is in its musical presentation. Through the analog outputs, everything sounds a little dull. From an audiophile standpoint, the midrange lacks openness, the top end lacks extension and sparkle, and the bass is sluggish and overly soft. If you have a surround receiver with an optical digital input, we highly recommend listening through the PD-F1009's digital output, which sounds just fine.
We like the PD-F1009's features, which Pioneer has executed nicely and at an attractive price. We strongly recommend the PD-F1009 for background music; serious listeners will want to reach for an optical cable to take advantage of the changer's digital output. --Wayne Garcia
Pros:
Cons:
A CD changer that holds a massive 301 CDs for the ultimate in CD storage & playback 1-Bit D/A ConverterCD Text Compatible (Titles)Optical Digital OutputBest Selection Memory (20)Previous Disc Scan (20)CD-Deck SynchronizationJog dial (on unit)Color - Black
Amazon.com Review:
Pioneer's PD-F1009 301-CD jukebox takes advantage of its megastorage capacity with fun, easy-to-use features. Be aware, however, that its tremendous conveniences comes at a small price: the PD-F1009's sound quality, while satisfactory, does not equal that of most comparably priced single-disc or five-disc players.
The PD-F1009 excels in other areas, however. In addition to its standard features (play, repeat, program, etc.), the PD-F1009 has a few that are more unusual and, it turns out, perfect for a CD jukebox. The Best Play feature lets you commit any 20 tracks to the PD-F1009's memory. Just hit the Best button (on the remote only) while a track is playing, and the player will automatically store that track in memory. Later, when you hit Best Play, the unit plays back up to 20 tracks in sequence. (Curiously, Best Play plays tracks back in reverse order.)
Another cool feature is Previous Scan, which simply plays (likewise in reverse order) the opening 10 seconds of the last 20 discs played. The PD-F1009 also lets you create up to five custom files, or groups, with no limit to the number of CDs in each file. This is a terrific way to file discs by genre or artist.
In addition, the PD-F1009 is one of the few players we know of (megachanger or otherwise) that is compatible with both CD-Rs and CD-RWs--most only play CD-Rs. The PD-F1009's CD Text feature scans and displays disc and song titles, but only if a CD is encoded with this information (most new ones are).
Finally, the PD-F1009 has an optical digital output for use with outboard digital processors, minidisc, and CD recorders, as well as the capability for CD-recorder synchronization with other Pioneer equipment.
Where the PD-F1009 falls short is in its musical presentation. Through the analog outputs, everything sounds a little dull. From an audiophile standpoint, the midrange lacks openness, the top end lacks extension and sparkle, and the bass is sluggish and overly soft. If you have a surround receiver with an optical digital input, we highly recommend listening through the PD-F1009's digital output, which sounds just fine.
We like the PD-F1009's features, which Pioneer has executed nicely and at an attractive price. We strongly recommend the PD-F1009 for background music; serious listeners will want to reach for an optical cable to take advantage of the changer's digital output. --Wayne Garcia
Pros:
- Huge disc-storage capacity
- CD-R and CD-RW compatible
- Excellent array of features
- Digital output
Cons:
- Sound from analog outputs is dull
- No headphone jack
Features:
- 301-CD file-type changer
- CD-R and CD-RW playback
- CD Text compatibility
- 5 programmable custom files
- 1-bit digital-to-analog converter
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Love it
It works well. I leave my stereo on all day and it is holding up well. The stereo doesn't tell you what disc is playing but that is fine with me.
Rating: - Excellent product
I bought the Pioneer PD-F1009 301-Disc CD-File Changer several months ago and we love it. It holds every CD we have and keeps them in one place ready to play. We listen to significantly more music now than before we got the changer. The unit has performed flawlessly and certainly adds enjoyment to our home.
Rating: - My CD collection is finally safe
I have a Sony CDP-CX255 200 CD changer and a Sony CDP-CX355, 300 CD changer.The CDP-CX255 has worked well for years.In the CDP-CX355,my CD's have skipped, been scratched, and basically been unplayable on an intermittent level.I bought this CD changer for my extensive Symphonic and Operatic recordings.After looking at reviews, I decided to purchase the Pioneer PD-F1009.I have never been happier with a purchase.It plays flawlessly with the most intricate music.I can finally listen to ... Read More
Rating: 
- Disappointing - No Indexing Features
I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews before ordering this unit for my wife.We needed to replace an old Fisher 150 CD player that worked great for over 10 years but recently started to jam.That brand is no longer available, so I searched for a substitute.
Our old player, from the mid 1990's, stored a category, artist, and title each time you loaded a CD.You could search by any of the above.It was easy to play all your Christmas music, or all your Beatles CDs, ... Read More
Rating: - A Great Solution
This product provides a great solution to someone (a) with a ton of CDs that sit in a drawer or a box in the basement, and (b) who doesn't want to expend the time or money to buy the electronic versions of these albums and burn them onto an iPod.Thanks to this product,my wife and I have been listening to music that we hadn't heard in years.
Pros: in addition to those just described, we bought this product frankly because it fit our audio-visual cabinet.The products of Sony, which ... Read More
- Love itIt works well. I leave my stereo on all day and it is holding up well. The stereo doesn't tell you what disc is playing but that is fine with me.
- Excellent productI bought the Pioneer PD-F1009 301-Disc CD-File Changer several months ago and we love it. It holds every CD we have and keeps them in one place ready to play. We listen to significantly more music now than before we got the changer. The unit has performed flawlessly and certainly adds enjoyment to our home.
- My CD collection is finally safeI have a Sony CDP-CX255 200 CD changer and a Sony CDP-CX355, 300 CD changer.The CDP-CX255 has worked well for years.In the CDP-CX355,my CD's have skipped, been scratched, and basically been unplayable on an intermittent level.I bought this CD changer for my extensive Symphonic and Operatic recordings.After looking at reviews, I decided to purchase the Pioneer PD-F1009.I have never been happier with a purchase.It plays flawlessly with the most intricate music.I can finally listen to ... Read More
- Disappointing - No Indexing FeaturesI should have paid more attention to the negative reviews before ordering this unit for my wife.We needed to replace an old Fisher 150 CD player that worked great for over 10 years but recently started to jam.That brand is no longer available, so I searched for a substitute.
Our old player, from the mid 1990's, stored a category, artist, and title each time you loaded a CD.You could search by any of the above.It was easy to play all your Christmas music, or all your Beatles CDs, ... Read More
- A Great SolutionThis product provides a great solution to someone (a) with a ton of CDs that sit in a drawer or a box in the basement, and (b) who doesn't want to expend the time or money to buy the electronic versions of these albums and burn them onto an iPod.Thanks to this product,my wife and I have been listening to music that we hadn't heard in years.
Pros: in addition to those just described, we bought this product frankly because it fit our audio-visual cabinet.The products of Sony, which ... Read More
