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I also posted this on AK's Yamaha forum.
It's somewhat embarassing needing to ask a question about a Yamaha component because for 16 years I worked for an electronics retailer who's main line was Yamaha.
I just acquired a CD-C805 made in 1990 for $5 because the tray did not open. I happened to have a belt that was going to go on a CD-C715 but that one had more problems and was not worth fixing. Since I still had the belt, I took a chance on the CD-C805, put the new belt on and it all works fine now.
From what I recall, 1990 was the first year Yamaha offered S-Bit and the changer lineup consisted of a CD-C605, CD-C705 and CD-C805. Also, from what I recall, the step up feature from a CD-C605 to a 705 was direct track access on the front panel and from a 705 to 805 - optical out, 2nd changer control and pre-set DSP equalizer settings. Would that be an accurate assessment? If there are other differences, I am keen to know.
I am most curious about the DAC's Yamaha used. From what I can determine, Yamaha used an S-Bit 4 DAC system in the CD-C805. Was that the same system used in the less expensive models? I remember Yamaha using S-Bit Plus then S-Bit Pro during subsequent years. Would these be significantly better that what was used in a CD-C805?
For $5, I did not get the CD-C805's remote but I kept the one for the CD-C715. Does anyone know or remember if a factory CD-C805 remote could change the DSP settings or were those only ever accessible from the front panel?
It's somewhat embarassing needing to ask a question about a Yamaha component because for 16 years I worked for an electronics retailer who's main line was Yamaha.
I just acquired a CD-C805 made in 1990 for $5 because the tray did not open. I happened to have a belt that was going to go on a CD-C715 but that one had more problems and was not worth fixing. Since I still had the belt, I took a chance on the CD-C805, put the new belt on and it all works fine now.
From what I recall, 1990 was the first year Yamaha offered S-Bit and the changer lineup consisted of a CD-C605, CD-C705 and CD-C805. Also, from what I recall, the step up feature from a CD-C605 to a 705 was direct track access on the front panel and from a 705 to 805 - optical out, 2nd changer control and pre-set DSP equalizer settings. Would that be an accurate assessment? If there are other differences, I am keen to know.
I am most curious about the DAC's Yamaha used. From what I can determine, Yamaha used an S-Bit 4 DAC system in the CD-C805. Was that the same system used in the less expensive models? I remember Yamaha using S-Bit Plus then S-Bit Pro during subsequent years. Would these be significantly better that what was used in a CD-C805?
For $5, I did not get the CD-C805's remote but I kept the one for the CD-C715. Does anyone know or remember if a factory CD-C805 remote could change the DSP settings or were those only ever accessible from the front panel?