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In article <BRUCE.89Jun6112123@sparta.nmsu.edu> bruce@nmsu.edu (Bruce Rowen) writes:
>I agree that wide dynamics can be a pain sometimes. I have the dbx DX5
>CD player with the compression circuitry and find this the greatest
>thing since sliced bread. I use it extensively for background music or
>car tapes. A friend of mine would like to get the same player for
>similar purposes, however this model can't be found any more. The
>only other CD player with a "compander" that I am aware of is a unit
>made by Sound Craftsman that sells for about $450 mail order.

Find a used DBX 117, 118 or 119.  These companders will compre very
nicely and make great car tapes.  They can be found for $25 to $100 used
in good condition.  They have variable compression ratios so you can
choose the amount of compression you need.  You could use the DBX 128
which has the features of a 119 and a 122 combined, but you probably don't
need the fixed 2:1 compression of the noise reduction section, and these often
go for $100-150 (although a friend just got one for $25).  Most of the other
DBX clones (RG Dynamics, Pioneer etc.) do not compress, just expand and are
therefore worthless in creating car tapes.



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