Aiwa XC-RW700 (2000)
A dual-tray CD recorder and player from the early 2000s, designed for dubbing and disc management
Overview
The Aiwa XC-RW700 is a compact disc recorder and player manufactured in 2000, identified as a "Dual CD Player & Recorder" with a dual-tray design. It functions as a 1-CD + 1-CD-R/RW recorder/changer, allowing users to play one disc while recording or dubbing to another. The unit was marketed for home audio use, supporting CD playback and CD-R/RW recording with a focus on ease of dubbing between discs. It includes a remote control and comes with accessories related to disc care and cabinet cleaning, as noted in the user manual.
Specifications
| Disc format | CD |
| Frequency response | 2Hz to 20kHz |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Design
The XC-RW700 features a dual tray layout, with separate bays for a standard CD player and a CD-R/RW recorder. It includes a remote control for operation, and the manual references disc handling, cleaning, and storage guidance, indicating a user-focused design for managing recorded media.
Market
Used units have sold for CA$125.00 in "like new" condition on Facebook Marketplace, while other listings appear on Reverb.com and eBay, some noted as "For Parts Or Repair." Common operational issues include "No Audio" errors and compatibility problems with certain blank CD-R brands, particularly when attempting to record at 1x speed. Some sellers offer serviced units described as fully functional, including blank discs and cables.
eBay Listings
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