The CDPCX455 can play audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, as well as CDs with MP3 files. You can program the CDPCX455 to play CDs or tracks one by one, in random order, or in your own customized order. A history search allows you to return to CDs that you have recently played, and you can browse through all of your CDs by name, so you'll never lose track of what CDs are in the player or what order they are in. You can also custom-label CDs stored in the CDPCX455 for quicker retrieval. The CDPCX455 includes a jog dial control that gives you quick access to individual CDs or tracks. With the jog dial, you can listen to snippets of music or skip tracks you don't like quickly.

For power users or music lovers with a deep library of CDs, the CDPCX455 can synch up with another CD changer. You'll never have to wait for a disc to change to keep the music playing, thanks to a cross-fade feature that brings the audio of one CD down at the same time that a new disc starts to play. By adding a second changer, you can expand your access up to 800 CDs total, and both changers can be controlled by a single remote.

The hybrid pulse digital-to-audio converter reproduces a warm, natural sound from your CDs, making you feel like you were there when the music was recorded. You can easily connect the CDPCX455 to an audio receiver with analog RCA-type and digital optical outputs. An analog connection instantly synchs the CDPCX455 to another changer, and a Control A-1II cord links the CDPCX455 to any other Sony components in your audio system or home theater. A headphone jack is also featured.

What's in the Box
CD changer unit, RCA audio cord, ControlA-1II cord, remote control, two AA batteries, owner's manual.

Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.0

Rating - 1 Date: 2008-12-03
Content: This CD player started skipping badly on almost every song I tried to play. When I pulled out my CD's I noticed that they were badly scratched all around the edges. Don't even think about buying this CD player unless you want to throw away thousands of dollars worth of CD's. I wanted to give this item a zero star rating, but the lowest option they allow is a one.


Summary: WARNING! THIS CD PLAYER RUINED MY CD'S

Rating - 4 Date: 2008-11-25
Content: love not having to change cd's all the time. its a little slow when going from cd to cd but all in all is a great product.
Summary: sony megachanger

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-10
Content: Great CD Player. Just what I was looking for! Quick service also. Thank you!
Summary: Sony 400 Disc Changer

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-09-13
Content: I have 2 more 400 disc cd players already, and I just added another to increase my collection. For the price you can't go wrong with SONY. I haven't had any problems with mine. Will buy another if still available when this one fills up.
Summary: VERY SATISFIED

Rating - 1 Date: 2008-08-20
Content: My husband and I bought this CD changer two years ago and it has scratched about 100 of our 400 CDs. When we called Sony customer service, they told us that they were not aware of the problem. After spending $400+ on a changer that we can no longer use (or return), we have removed all CDs that are usable and purchased a new CD/DVD player. We are now in the process of replacing all of our damaged CDs. I would not recommend this product to anyone and I was very disappointed with Sony's customer service regarding the product.
Summary: Product should be removed from the market