Teac CD-P1260 Component CD Player (Refurb)

Refurbished is good value. This product seems to have been made for multiple-continent use. It has switch for AC 220 or 110 volts, not the norm for U.S. products. As others have noted, this is a CD with few features and conveniences. The "ESP" is active by default when the player is turned on, so if you don't wish to use it, it must be turned off every time (on the remote unit). I noted that this player is one of the most sensitive to skipping when disturbed by even the most moderate bumps. That is probably why the ESP is automatically active (the data stored in the 40 second memory keeps the music from interruption by bumps and jars, should they happen--just as your car cd player seems unaffected by bumps in the road). Other lacking features: no open-close tray on the remote; no volume control on the remote; no A-B repeat mode. However, this CD player will handle MP3 disks, and has "intro check" if you like it. I bought it because it had a very low price, and was adequate for a third or fourth machine in the house. (It replaced a much-loved Sony from the 1980s, that finally gave up.) This machine does not begin to match the Sony or a Denon player I have ($300 range). For casual use, the Teac is OK. I would have bought something like the Marantz 5003, except that the TEAC was less than one-fourth the cost. For that difference, you can buy several of these cheaper machines and compare yourself. You get what you pay for, generally. So, if the machine works reliably, and you don't need the more exotic features, and extra quality, then this is a good buy. If the machine doesn't last a long time, but is reliable, then it is still a reasonably good value, If it fails early on, then I haven't lost much money, and I'll replace it with ??: who knows.

I was completely satisfied with this purchase. The ease of operation, and quality of sound is astounding!!!! Five stars for me!!!!!!

Everything works the way I expected it to and delivery time was prompt, as it has been on previous orders.

This player is only a 1 cd unit, but for the price and the quality, that's fine. It works great.