Sony CDP-CE305 5-Disc CD Changer – Award Winning, w/ Remote
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What our bench covers →Award Winning Sony CDP-CE305 5-Disc CD Changer with Hybrid Pulse Technology and Sony Remote
Award-winning carousel changer recognized as a “Best Buy” CD player in Consumer Buying Guide 1997, combining practical multi-disc convenience with Sony’s acclaimed Hybrid Pulse digital-to-analog converter technology. Manufactured in the mid-1990s during Sony’s peak CD player innovation, the CDP-CE305 delivers smooth, musical playback from five discs without the mechanical complexity of magazine-style loaders.
The carousel mechanism loads up to five standard CDs or CDR discs into individual compartments, enabling seamless disc switching while one continues playing. This unit has been thoroughly tested and verified: all carousel positions rotate smoothly, disc loading and detection function reliably, playback initiates without hesitation, and front-panel controls respond accurately. Cosmetically, this player presents in good condition with clean front panel, functional display window, and normal signs of age appropriate for a nearly 30-year-old component.
The defining feature is Sony’s Hybrid Pulse 1-bit digital conversion system, which employs multi-stage noise shaping and oversampling to eliminate conventional brick-wall low-pass filtering. The result is a notably smooth, analog-like sound signature free from the digital harshness that characterized many budget players of this era — performance that earned the CDP-CE305 its “Best Buy” recognition. The signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 102dB, with frequency response spanning 2Hz to 20kHz and dynamic range surpassing 98dB—impressive specifications for a carousel changer at any price point.
Front-panel operation is straightforward: dedicated buttons for play, pause, stop, disc skip, and direct disc access (DISC 1–5), with a clear fluorescent display showing disc position, track number, and elapsed time. The numeric keypad enables quick track selection across all five discs. Playback modes include continuous all-disc play, single-disc repeat, shuffle play, and program mode (up to 32 custom selections). The carousel’s exchange-during-play feature allows disc replacement while music continues uninterrupted—invaluable for parties or extended listening sessions.
A repurposed Sony AVR remote is included, offering functional CD control: play, pause, stop, track skip, and disc selection all operate reliably. This remote originally served an AV receiver but includes built-in CD transport controls that work perfectly with this player. The remote does not control power on/off (requiring front-panel power button use), and some AVR-specific buttons are non-functional, but all essential playback functions respond accurately from across the room. At 5.6 kg (12 lbs 6 oz), the CDP-CE305 reflects solid mid-1990s Sony engineering: robust metal chassis, quality power supply, and dependable disc transport mechanism proven reliable across thousands of units in the field.
Key Features & Specifications:
5-disc carousel CD changer with exchange-during-play capability
Plays standard Red Book audio CDs and CDR discs
Hybrid Pulse 1-bit D/A converter with multi-stage noise shaping
Recognized as “Best Buy” CD player in Consumer Buying Guide 1997
Analog RCA line outputs with standard 2V nominal output
Frequency response: 2Hz–20kHz ± 0.5dB
Dynamic range: >98dB; Signal-to-noise ratio: >102dB
Program mode: up to 32 selections from all five discs
Playback modes: Continuous, Repeat (disc/track), Shuffle, Program Play
Disc Check function for rapid preview of all loaded discs
Repurposed Sony AVR remote with CD playback functions included
Thoroughly tested; all functions verified working
Good cosmetic condition
Dimensions: 430 x 120 x 385 mm (16.9 x 4.7 x 15.1 inches)
Weight: 5.6 kg (12 lbs 6 oz)
For budget-conscious listeners seeking multi-disc playback with award-winning Hybrid Pulse sonic quality, the CDP-CE305 remains an affordable and capable entry point into carousel changer territory.
Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.
Asking $145.
| Weight | 14.4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 19.1 × 20.9 × 8.7 in |
Sony began in Tokyo in 1946, founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, and it helped bring the world the Walkman and the compact disc. We carry Sony stereo and AV receivers, CD players, cassette decks, amplifiers and speakers. We've had more than 220 Sony listings so far, covering more than 185 different models. Every used Sony here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
Sony models we've sold more than once include the TC-K61 cassette deck, the CDP-CE305 and CDP-C335 CD players, the STR-DA5700ES AV receiver and the STR-4800SD stereo receiver.
The Sony story, 1946 to today
Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita founded Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo ("Totsuko") in Tokyo in 1946, growing out of a radio repair business Ibuka had started the year before. The company was renamed Sony in 1958.
Tape and transistors. The G-model tape recorder of 1950 is described as Japan's first, and the TR-55 transistor radio of 1955 was the first Sony-branded product.
ES. Sony describes the TA-1120 integrated amplifier of 1965 as the first all-silicon-transistor stereo amplifier and dates its ES ("Elevated Standard") line from it.
Walkman and CD. The Walkman went on sale in Japan in July 1979. Sony worked with Philips on the compact disc, and Sony's CDP-101 was among the first CD players on sale in Japan in October 1982. Sony still makes ES AV receivers.
Which Sony is which?
STR receivers: stereo receivers from the late 1960s on, such as the STR-6120, and later AV receivers, including ES models.
TA amplifiers and ES separates: from the TA-1120 to the TA-E86 preamplifier and TA-N86 power amplifier (1978).
CDP CD players: from the CDP-101 (1982) and CDP-701ES (1983) to changers such as the CDP-CE305 and CDP-C335 we sell often.
TC tape decks: reel-to-reel recorders until 1985, and cassette decks such as the TC-K61 and the three-head TC-K777ES.
SS speakers: such as the SS-G7 floorstanders of 1978.
Buying used Sony: what to check
CD players. Open and close the drawer several times; hesitation can be an early sign of trouble. Laser pickups wear, skipping is a symptom, and tray belts age.
Cassette decks. Belts dry out and cause slipping or uneven playback, and worn heads dull the sound. Run fast-forward and rewind, and check Dolby.
Amplifiers and receivers. Noisy switches and dirty relay contacts cause many faults, and bias settings drift with age. On tuners, look for blown bulbs and broken dial cords.
Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.
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