Price Paid:  $0.00 from ebay

Summary:
I purchased this changer to replace a Sony CDC-735 changer. That same week I won a bid on a Marantz CC65-SE changer (don't recall what price was for either). I had quite a time comparing the three changers to decide which one to keep. The Sony was to harsh (listener fatigue) was setting in. The Marantz was a beautiful sounding player, very lush sounding. The proble with the MArantz was its functionality. Too quirky. The Denon on the other hand sounded very detailed, with a wonderful warmth that invited listening sessions. It also was a snap to operate. Not as many features as the Sony, but I rarely used the programming functions and almost never used the soundfield functions. My only complaint is the noisy tray. But after eight months of daily use, I'm used to it. I took the top off for a look inside and discovered a weel built machine with a heavy chassis. Another nice feature is the full function remote control.

Strengths:
Warm, detailed sound. Ease of use. Nice remote.

Weaknesses:
Noisy tray (you get used to it).

Similar Products Used:
Sony CDC-735, Marantz CC65-SE and a couple others.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
An absolutely perfect companion for my Denon 3300, I love this sound system. Relatives of mine have tried Luxman, Sony, and Yamaha CD players, and two weeks after they heard my denon, they went out and bought their own! Now if I only had enough money that I could run it directly to an amp rather than a AVR.....

Strengths:
Sound is flawless. No problems whatsoever with hardware. Easy to set up and use.

Weaknesses:
Tray initially looks cheaply made, but upon 2 years of use, works as beautifly as the day I bought it.

Similar Products Used:
Luxman 6+1 CD changer, Sony 6+1 CD changer, Yamaha single CD changer (all in the $500 range)

Price Paid:  $550.00 from good guys

Summary:
After two years, this sucker has totally won me over. I wouldn't replace it if it broke.

This is the most neutral and refined digital playback device I've ever heard other than my 24 bit pro recording card.

Super solid and simply beautiful sound.

Strengths:
Sweet, neutral sound with no digital grunge.

Weaknesses:
Tray is noisy but who cares.

Similar Products Used:
sony

Price Paid:  $250.00 from Good Guys

Summary:
I bought this unit recently for $250 including tax and 5 year warranty. All the things I read about the DCM-370 put me off of that unit a bit. I like the sound that the DCM-460 produces. I run the 460 through a Denon AVR-2801 using the dac of the 2801. Seems close to the sound of the 460's dac. The 560 I run through a Onkyo TX-SV90 Pro receiver and EQ-25 coupled with infinity sm82's. The sound is not a overly bright as I used to have with the sony and pioneer units. It reminds me of a very early belgium made philips player that I had. Warm and bright with a nice tone to it. I dont get headaches, even with the infinity's. The sound and quality of the player I think are unmatched by the 370. HDCD does not really become an issue to me, none of my dics are HDCD. For the price of this player, it is very good till a affordable SACD player comes along. The sound between the 460 and 560 is close, the transport of the 560 being of a higher quality. But yet it is still loud sometimes.

Strengths:
Highs not too painful. Detailed sound and warmth.

Weaknesses:
Transport is a little loud sometimes, but not as loud as the dcm460.

Similar Products Used:
Denon DCM-460. Onkyo CDX-206, Sony and Pioneer Laser Discs, Proscan DVD

Price Paid:  $300.00 from Bryn Mawr Stereo

Summary:
Was lucky enough to pick this up at a local clearance for only $300. Fantastic piece at that price. As mentioned below, the tray is a bit clunky, but hasn't given any problems after 6 mos of daily use. I usually run it through my 3300 for convenience, but sounds even better direct to amp. Very clean sound. Not too "electronic", but I would hesitate to call it warm. I constantly hear new things from old CD's, and 20 bit remasters sound incredible! 5 stars for value thanks to the clearance sale, 4 for overall because of the tray mechanism.

Strengths:
Nice full detailed sound, direct connections w/volume control

Weaknesses:
clunky - slowish tray

Similar Products Used:
Sony ES (same price point), Denon 360, Kenwood 6+1