Citizen CD-140 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner and 15-Second ASP

by Citizen

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JPEP
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,445 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Citizen CD-140 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio is stylish and offers a substantial set of features for the price. With user-friendly functions and a wallet-friendly price, we found much to praise and little to complain about.

Features
For a device that plays CDs and allows for radio listening, the CD-140's controls were surprisingly simple. The large, clear CD/radio display makes it easy to view track or station information at a glance.

Citizen has equipped the CD-140 with a single-click button to activate the Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) feature. With ESP enabled, the CD-140 has a 15-second, semiconductor memory that creates a no-skip data buffer. When the unit is subjected to a shock or jar during play, the CD-140 continues without interruption. The CD-140 also receives remarkably clear AM/FM radio reception and has memory presets that can store up to five AM and five FM stations.

Sound Quality
The power and sound quality of the CD-140 was impressive. Included with the unit is a pair of stock headphones that delivered clear sound, even when the volume was turned up to over two-thirds strength. Above this power, the sound quality was slightly distorted. However, with a headphone upgrade, the CD-140 could take your portable listening experience to an even higher level.

Battery Life and Connectivity
After a full day of testing the CD-140 on two AA batteries (not included), we noticed no change in the battery strength. The CD-140 also has the capacity to recharge nickel-cadmium batteries. With a 'Line Out' that can connect the unit to a CD burner, amplifier, or other compatible component, the CD-140 could enhance your home system unit with minimal investment.

Pros

• Compact, simple and user-friendly design
• Crisp and clear sound
• Plays CDs and AM/FM radio
• Long battery life and alternate AC power functionality

Cons

• No rechargeable batteries included

Product Description

CITIZEN CD-140, CD PLAYER WITH AM/FM TUNER AND 15 SECOND ASP

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD Player, May 31, 2005

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Jason Luis (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Citizen CD-140 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner and 15-Second ASP (Electronics)

I guess this boils down to getting what you really need. I needed something that had a digital tuning radio, and an AC adaptor, and be small enough to fit in my cluttered cubicle.

Ups
You can't find anything else close for this price. I use it at work with the AC Adaptor plugged in so the biggest advantage of this CD player is the fact that you don't have to worry about batteries. The digital tuning is also very convenient. I was considering buying a Mini-Shelf system for work for around $40 dollars, but this does the job nicely at a fraction of the cost. So what if it doesnt play MP3's. Sitting in front of my computer all day, I can just play them in there.

Good job to Amazon and UPS as well. I got this item in two business days! So there's no need to even pay for the rush delivery!

Downs
There's only 15 seconds on Anti-skip. (But who needs it if you are sitting in a cubicle?)
Analog Volume control - I don't change it that much, so I guess I can live with it
No on or off button - There is only a CD mode and a Radio mode -This is a minor inconvenience
Cheap Headphones - Replace these

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pros outweigh Cons on this cd player, June 8, 2005

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A.T. DeLeon (Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Citizen CD-140 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner and 15-Second ASP (Electronics)

After my name-brand cd player broke down after just six months of use, I decided that it would probably be best to look for something cheaper so I wouldn't feel bad if it broke down after six months.

I bought this Citizen cd player after I noticed its very low price and many features.

Pros:
*It has a radio in it (with presets). Whenever you're not feeling any of your cds you can always rely on the radio.
*Bass Boost switch. It's always good to have more bass.
*AC Adaptor & built-in charger. If you're out of batteries you get an AC Adaptor which I think is awesome. The built-in charger is for your rechargeable batteries which I think is also awesome.

Cons:
*This thing eats up batteries. I suggest you get some rechargeable batteries or use the AC adaptor when you can.
*The headphones that come with this cd player aren't top-notch. I suggest you get some better ones with this cd player.
*It's kinda big and heavy compared to the other cd players in the market. But I guess it's because of the radio.

Overall, I wouldn't turn this cd player down because of the cons. Even if it might last six months, I think it's worth it if you can find it anywhere brand new for under 13 dollars.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good to listern classics, June 29, 2005

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Sam "Sam" (Eagan,MN,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Citizen CD-140 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner and 15-Second ASP (Electronics)

The sound system is very good,bass adds more sonic to the audio, it has nice AM / FM but not good in catching the signals..
CD playing qualitiy is very good.