Sony CDP-CE305 5-Disc CD Changer – Award Winning, w/ Remote

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.