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Eclipse CD2000 car CD player

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Expert Review

Eclipse CD2000 car CD player

Date Published: 5/19/08

The Eclipse CD2000 car CD player combines respectable performance with an excellent price, along with some features you might not expect. The CD2000 can handle just about anything, as it is Sirius Satellite Radio- and HD Radio-ready, offers a line input for the connection of a digital audio player, and sports CD changer controls. All this, and the it sounds good too.

The CD2000 has three sets of 5-volt pre-amp outputs for connecting external amplifiers, which may prove an attractive option considering the internal amplifier produces a pedestrian 14 watts average (50 watts peak) into four channels. To fine-tune the sound, the CD2000 has a three-band equalizer along with a loudness setting. The frequency response of the CD2000 is 20Hz to 20,000Hz, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 95dB for CD playback.

In addition to audio CD and CD-R/RW, the CD2000 is compatible with MP3 files burned to disc. CD Text data is shown on the LCD display. To keep things safe and secure, the CD2000 has ESN theft protection, which allows you to utilize a digital "key" (in the form of a special CD) to prevent the unit from operating without your authorization.

The CD2000 has a built-in AM/FM tuner with 24 station presets. The attractive display is easy to read in a variety of lighting situations, and it looks like it belongs on a much more expensive head unit. The Eclipse CD2000 car CD player is a smart upgrade that will keep your budget as happy as your ears.

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1 year



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