Pioneer PDR-609 Reviews

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Pioneer PDR-609
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Average Ratings for Pioneer PDR-609

  • Sound Quality4.2 stars
  • Features3.5 stars
  • Value for Money3.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.5 stars
  • Overall Rating3.9 stars

9 Reviews For Pioneer PDR-609

  • Guest 20th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Answer to below and others with blank media issues is that the 609 will only use audio cdrs or audio cdrws, and not the pc ones found everywhere these days. The audio blanks are more expensive and not sold at the supermarket! Type in 'audio cdrw' on ebay is your best bet. As far as the 609 goes, it is good value for money with a good sound quality; a recommended piece of kit.

  • Guest 20th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I am in a similiar position where my old cdrw's have stopped working as I reused them for yonks. Soon as I tried some brand new cdrw's (several brands) it comes up 'pro disc'. Same with cdr's incidentally, which means I can no longer use it as a recorder. Does anyone know what the issue is with media? Until I can find an answer I do not recommend anyone buys this product. Any help is appreciated.
    Ian

  • Ljeff13 8th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    For me, it does what it says on the tin. Pioneer PDR-609 makes CD copies from pretty well any source, and as long as you read the instruction booklet you get excellent results: copying via coaxial from CD to CD-R or CD-RW gives you a copy which is to my ears (and through a very analytical system) identical to the original. Ditto if you want to record from a high-quality analogue front-end - your CD copy will contain exactly what is on your source, and you know it will play on any machine. A ...

  • Guest 19th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Pioneer PDR-609.This is a beautiful bit of kit. Even though it's been around a couple of years, it's still a top of the range cd recorder and player. Great looks and easy to use, for the amateur or professional.

  • DOURIK 9th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    After more than 3 years my analog input doesn't work any longer.

    Does anyone have the remedy.

  • tangman01 19th Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I don't understand the folks having issues with recording media. I assume they are not using CDs designed for Digital Audio - this recorder REQUIRES that you use CD-R and CD-RW which say Digital Audio on them.

    Really simple method for duplicating CDs, using optical digital input. The 609 will copy and finalize with the push of a couple of buttons.

    The Pioneer PDR609 makes nice recordings from vinyl as well, although please forget any ideas you have that much of the process is automated ...

  • Electrojedi 22nd Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have had this recorder for about 2 years, and I have found it to be superb for recording off Vinyl, CD and Tapes. It is superb at recording from both Digital and Analogue inputs.

    I have recorded off my LP12 and found them to be very warm sounding, and it has kept the warmth and detail of the Sondek.

    Tapes are also a very good transfer, but this depends on the tape decks ability to play the cassette accurately.

    CD to CD - there is no difference in quality from the original. If there i ...

  • 328itim 25th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I have exactly the same problem with my Pioneer PDR609 DC player. I've just spent £30 on a variety of packets or RW disc, and every single one comes up as a Pro disc! It clearly says in the manual that the discs I have bought have been checked for compatibility with this unit. This isn't the case, I haven't managed to find a disc to use yet.

  • Sean B Rank: Lance Corporal 4th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Why can't the Pioneer PDR 609 use RW discs ?
    I record onto minidisc -(which can be edited ) -
    If I could then transfer from minidisc to RW discs - and then to data discs via computer, this would soleve an obvious problem. So why won't it accept RW discs ???
    Please answer my query

Product details

Plays and records CD-R and CD-RW media24-bit analog-to-digital converterCD text input and displayDigital Source Synchro RecordingDigital recording control lets you adjust recording level more details...