On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 19:42:04 -0700, Peter wrote
(in message et):

I wonder if anyone has experience with the Sony CDR-W66 Recorder?

If so, I am especially interested how it sounds with standard pre-recorded
CDs?
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I own a CDR-W33, which is very similar to the W66 (minus a few convenience
features). For playback, it sounds fine -- but like a lot of consumer CD
players these days, I find the fast-forward/rewind controls are extremely
slow and irritating. But for just regular playback and track-advance, it's
pretty solid. Recordings are fine, too.





I also understand that it incorporates a balance control and an equalizer.
Can both of these be operated via the remote control for CD PLAYBACK?
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No. Both the level controls and the EQ are only for recording. Note that
both the W33 and W66 also have built-in limiters (defeatable) as well. I'm
fairly certain that even for record, you have to adjust those features at the
machine itself, not by remote. I think you might be able to turn the record
limiter and/or record EQ on and off with the remote, but you can't change
them once the recording has started.

--MFW