Panasonic SC-PM19S 5-CD Shelf System (Silver)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [2.49mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 17 x 9.8 inches ; 19.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001WV74A
• Item model number: SC-PM19S
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,277 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's SC-PM19S executive microsystem offers style and power, housing 70 watts per channel in its sleek, wood-and-silver casing. The SC-PM19S includes a single-well cassette recorder and a five-CD changer with Panasonic's exclusive MASH (multi-stage noise shaping technology) 1-bit digital-to-analog converter for clear, accurate sound reproduction. And the system plays not only prerecorded CDs but home-brewed CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and it's compatible with MP3 digital audio files. It's also available in a silver/black finish.

To ensure powerful, clear, and virtually distortion-free audio, the system features a bi-amplified, biwired configuration, which splits the amplifier's labor to independently power each speaker driver for more efficient power usage. Super Sound EQ boosts the low, medium, and high frequencies at the touch of a button, and four preset equalizer curves are also included.

Other features include a drift-free, digital-synthesized tuner with 30-station (15 FM, 15 AM) presets, TPS (Tape Program Sensor, which lets you search forward or backward across up to nine cassette songs), detachable speaker grilles (in case you prefer the look of naked tweeters and woofers), and a multifunction remote control.

What's in the Box
Panasonic SC-PM19S shelf system, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Product Description

PANASONIC Panasonic SCPM19 Stereo System with 5 Disc Changer SC-PM19 Model: scmp19 Description: Quick and Quiet Disc-Changing system ,2-Way Speaker System with Detachable Grilles ,Multi-Format Playback: MP31 and CD-R/RW2 ,Performance Features Total Bi-Amp Power of 140W: Specifications: Quick and Quiet Disc-Changing system 2-Way Speaker System with Detachable Grilles Multi-Format Playback: MP31 and CD-R/RW2 Performance Features Total Bi-Amp Power of 140W: 35W/ch (1kHz/6 ohms/10% THD) + 35W/ch (8kHz/6 ohms/10% THD) Super Sound EQ for Dynamic Sound Easy-to-use 5-CD Changer with Convenient Play 1 / Change 4 Capability Preset Equalizer and Surround Circuit Bi-Amp, Bi-Wiring System 2-Way 2-Speaker System with 4" Woofer and 2-3/8" Tweeter Feather-Touch Cassette Deck with 9-Track TPS (Tape Program Sensor) Digital Synthesizer Tuner with 30-station (15-FM/15-AM) Preset Memory Wireless Full Remote Control with Easy Play Function ENERGY STAR(R) Compliant

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional unit for the money., December 30, 2004

By 

Jeffrey E "jeffinaustintx" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SC-PM19S 5-CD Shelf System (Silver) (Electronics)

I received this as a Christmas gift and I have been very happy with it thus far. The sound is very good and will get louder than I would ever want to play it; all without any distortion. The controls are straight forward and easy to use as is the remote. The radio has great reception on both AM & FM.

It appears to be very well constructed which is what I have come to expect from Panasonic. They always do a good job at providing a quality product. I have electric razors, juicers, air purifiers and other items made by them and I am always happy with my purchases. I especially like the fact that it has soft footpads on the bottom of the main unit and speakers. This allows me to place it directly on my dresser without having to worry about it scuffing the finish.

Some have commented on the CD changer being noisy and I agree with this. It does seem to be a minor tradeoff but I do not know how they could make it more quiet and keep the price where it is. I was also suprised that there are no controls to adjust the bass & treble. Panasonic gets around this by providing several pre-selected sound modes. I find that they did a pretty good job at this and the auto-enhanced setting sounds just the way I would like it to.

Pros:

Fantastic sound

Speakers that can handle all of the power

Easy to use controls

Soft footpads

Easy to use remote

Good radio reception

Quality construction

Attractive

Cons:

Loud CD changer

Slow CD changer

No separate bass, treble adjustments

Overall - I think anyone would be happy with this unit.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Unit, May 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic SC-PM19S 5-CD Shelf System (Silver) (Electronics)

Did a lot of research for this purchase. Was looking for a nice, featured - but not too expensive - unit for my home office. This 5-disk changer w/cassette unit was it.

Best attributes: very good sound, 140 watts, 5-disk capacity, tape capable (with search and timed record or play), MP3 compatible!, two-way speaker system, decent looks and good price (I paid $149).

Also liked the Sony HP7. That seems like a good alternative if the Panasonic SA-PM19 isn't available or to your liking.

Enjoy!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic admits problems with this unit, October 14, 2005

By 

Nate P (Cambridge MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SC-PM19S 5-CD Shelf System (Silver) (Electronics)

I bought this unit a little over a year ago, and 1 month out of warranty, I started to have a problem with the CD playback skipping, just little bits at a time. It sounds a bit like a squeak and a dropped word or phrase during playback, and it happens pretty frequently (at least a couple of times a minute). It gets extrememly annoying if you care to listen to the music in any way.

I took it in to be repaired, because I had loved this unit's performance up until this problem.

The repair shop replaced the laser a couple of times, and they also cleaned it out thoroughly. When that didn't work, upon Panasonic's recommendation, they replaced the entire CD playing unit. Still not fixed. Upon hearing this, the repair shop told me that Panasonic had admitted having lots of problems with this unit and similar ones, which were somtimes repairable and sometimes not.

It seems a case where the manufacturer knows that the unit is problematic but doesn't want to stand too tall behind the workmanship.

Caveat emptor, indeed.