Panasonic SL-SX332

The SL-SX332 was a portable CD player manufactured in approximately 2004 by the Panasonic Corporation in Osaka, Japan. It was one in a series of similar models consisting of SL-SX330, and SL-SX325, with main differences being in the accessories supplied with them. The version shown in this article has the following features and specifications.

• CD-R and CD-RW (finalized)
• D- sound
• Anti-skip System
• LCD readout
• In-line Remote Control
• 50-hours play time (with alkaline batteries)
• Dimensions: 135 mm × 27.7 mm × 135 mm
• Mass: 213 g (with batteries)

Review

This is a very basic all-plastic CD player but it has some good advantages going for it because it was designed and manufactured well by the Matsushita Electric Industrial Corporation. I liked the layout of the control buttons and the LCD readout, making the unit easy to use. This unit has three levels of equalization consisting of S-XBS which boosts the base, S-XBS+ which is enhanced S-XBS, and LIVE which is concert hall-like sound. Interestingly, one can also select the anti-skip memory time from a choice of 10-seconds and 45-seconds. The sound quality is good providing you use a high-end pair of headphones with it. I used my favourite Sony headphones for testing and the S-XBS made a nice warm sound which I liked.

Value/eBay

These CD players sometimes come up for sale in various conditions, and the price can vary greatly depending upon the accessories that they come with. A broken unit on its own is not going to be worth anything; however a unit in good working order together with its original box, remote control, and AC adapter would be desirable to many who still listen to their CD collection.

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