CD-500, the first in Nakamichi's In-Car Entertainment product line with MP3 capability, is an audiophile's delight. Playing any format from CD to CD-R and CD-RW or even the digital format of MP3 makes any music selection for driving pleasure simply pleasurable. CD500 offers both the convenience of an MP3 and 24-bit premium sound quality.
With premium sound quality that is typical of Nakamichi's attention to detail and engineering prowess, the CD-500 is packed with features such as RDS, Rotary Encoder, Synchronized back lighting with dimming control.
Designed like any Nakamichi head unit, the CD-500 is easy to install, equips with standard security release button feature and its aesthetics would enhance any car interior.
- Maximum Power : 4x47 Watts
- CD-R/CD-RW Compatible : Yes
- CD Text : No
- Satellite Radio Ready : No
- Remote Control : No
- Detachable Face : Yes
- Subwoofer Preamp Outputs : No
- Built-in EQ : No
- Changer Control : Yes
- DIN : 1
- Preamp Voltage : 4 volts
- Bluetooth : No
- Aux Input : Yes
- MP3 Playback : Yes
- WMA Playback : Yes
- HD Radio : No
- 9 Colour Illumination Option
- 24 Bit D/A Converter
- 0.005% (1kHz) Total Harmonic Distortion
- MP3/WMA Compatible
- CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
- CD Changer Controller
- Detachable Panel
- Rotary Volume Encoder
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- Weight: 0
- Authorized Internet Dealer
Warranty: 1 Year Onlinecarstereo.com warranty.
1 Year warranty from Onlinecarstereo.com implies that repairs must be returned to Onlinecarstereo.com, not the manufacturer. More information can be found in our help section under returns & warranties.
What's not covered : Misuse, abuse, defacement, physical damage of any kind, and improper installation / operation. Video and multimedia equipment with damaged or cracked screens.Subwoofers and speakers are not warrantied if the defect is due to physical damage.
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Nakamichi isn't about doing lots of things all at once, it's about doing one thing and doing it well at the highest possible quality level.
Simple in it's design, this player is a perfect addition to any car's audio setup.
While not the most powerful player on the market, sound quality is still amazing, completely off the chart. This is a deffinate must have for any true audiophile.
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I own a audio shop in Houston TX and pretty much have my choice of what I want to put into my car. I tried Nak about 5 years ago and have never looked back. Anyone that is serious about what they put in their car knows that Nak is the best. If you are going for looks look somewhere else. But if you are looking for quality look no further.
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I use MB100 before but find the six disc system is easy damaged. Therefore, I changed to this single disc system with MP3 also. Overall, very nice, the sound analysis power is good.
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I purchased my nak cd500 oversea when it first available in 2005. The sound is very clean and easy to use. Unlike my alpine 9833, I have to carry the manual. Nak Looks amazing. If you like good SQ, this is the one with 24 bit/DAC CD and Radio. I normally crank the volume up high, the sound is still very crisp and clean. That is why I removed my Alpine 9833 the first place. Once you try Nak, you won't look for anything else.
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I had the CD-45Z for 5 years before selling the truck it was in. I installed a CD-500 in my new truck and it sounds very good. The CD section failed after a few weeks and the unit was replaced where I purchased it. This unit really is nice looking (it looks a lot like a stock unit) and has good control. Very nice unit and I highly recommend Nak stuff.
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I've bought this deck over a year ago and its the best one I've ever had, especially when its combined with a full Nak reference series amps and speakers. The only draw back is the cd player needs to be taken apart and cleaned at least once a year or else serious skipping occurs, but I've found that normal in any high end equipment and have the know how to do it myself.