Panasonic SL-CT582V Portable CD Player with MP3 Playback

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007ZAK4O
• Item model number: slct582v
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's ultra-slim SL-CT582V CD player is less than an inch thick, offering pocket sizing, remote-control operation, and the ability to play not just standard CDs, but recordable CDs filled with MP3 audio files. Not to mention amazingly long battery life (up to 141 hours) and reliable anti-skip protection. Panasonic's No-Skip technology is designed to reduce or eliminate CD skipping during most use--there's even backup memory to cover extreme bumps. There's even a digital-synthesized FM radio with 30 station presets so you'll never be more than a button press away from your favorite stations.

The player runs on 2 AAA batteries and comes with an external battery case to hold an additional 2 AA batteries (no batteries are supplied). When using both pairs of batteries, the player will run for 141 continuous hours with MP3 CDs and up to 75 hours playing standard audio CDs.

At the core of the SL-CT582V's sound is Panasonic's advanced D.sound technology, which comprises 4 chief components: a digital amplifier (which helps reduce distortion and bring you crystal-clear sound--even at high listening levels), S-XBS super bass boost, Digital Audio Gain Control (which helps improve bass response at high levels), and MP3 Re-master technology (which restores through simulation lost fidelity in your compressed MP3 music files).

Playback options include 20-track programming, repeat (track or disc), and random play, and a 3-preset equalizer so you can tailor the sound to your preference. A hold function prevents unintended interruptions in playback and saves batteries by negating playback when the player is stopped. The player does not include an AC power adapter.

What's in the Box
CD player, WrapIt stereo headphones, an external battery case, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

This slim-designed portable CD player plays both CDs and MP3 CDs, and features a digital AM/FM tuner with 30-station preset memory. The player comes with external life expander allowing up to 141 hours of playback, a 6-key inline remote and WrapIt headphones. High sound quality anti-skip system 5-preset equalizer (Normal, 3D-1, 3D-2, S-XBS, S-XBS+) WrapIt headphones included Flexible 4-way power supply Dimensions - W - 5-7/16 x H - 13/16 x D - 5-7/16 Weight (without battery) - 6.09 oz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From an audiophile's perspective., August 4, 2005

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This review is from: Panasonic SL-CT582V Portable CD Player with MP3 Playback (Electronics)

I bought the SL-CT582V after much research on current available portable cd players. I was mainly interested in a cd player, as I prefer my music uncompressed. I have a couple of Sony portables and an Iriver portable lying around the house. I've never owned a Panasonic, and after doing some research I decided to try one. Boy, what I have been missing. None of my portable players sounded as good out of the box as the SL-CT582V. In fact, it sounds better than good. It sounds great. I just use the normal EQ setting and any genre of music I throw in it sounds superb. I've tried the other eq's and they seem to work great. I just prefer the normal setting. I haven't had the sound setting past 10 yet, and on some newer cd's I turn it down to 8. It's nice to know though, that when I want it loud, I can have it loud. This is the best sounding portable player (my iPod included) that I've owned to date.

The player is well constructed and durable. It feels great when holding it, and just as great to look at. I really like the design and style of the player. The buttons are very easy to use and navigate. When you go to make an adjustment with one of the buttons, it just feels natural.

The player comes with a lineout albeit through the included remote. I would rather see a lineout coming directly from the player. However, you can play it through your stereo, car, and digital recorder if so desired. The remote is a nice feature. It is well constructed and includes the basic functions of the player. The clip on the remote appears to be quite sturdy. It also comes with an external battery pack for extended play. The headphones that come with the unit I haven't tried. I use my porta pro's.

The player also supports mp3's if you like listening to sub par audio. MP3's hurt my ears. Now, once in a while I will make an mp3 disk to sample some music. In that instance, I would like to see ID3 tags supported in the future. I would also love to see a playlist feature supported in the future as well.

The AM/FM feature is huge plus for me. I love being able to listen to a ball game from time to time and the AM feature allows me to do this. It also comes with several play modes as well.

In my opinion, if you want a portable audiophile system, then do purchase the SL-CT582v and a pair of porta pro's and you'll have one at your fingertips. I do.

I want to mention the "Digital Re-master" function for playing mp3's. What this function does is regenerate lost frequencies due to mp3 compression methods. I tried it on some live recordings I have, along with a test of my own from one of my cd's. I have to say I am quite impressed and excited about this feature. It seems to do what it says and does it quite well. I still prefer uncompressed, but for the mp3's I do have, you can't get any closer to the original file using this function.

The battery life also seems to work as advertized. I'm goin on two weeks and several hours a day on original batteries.

Enjoy. I am.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm no expert, but I love this, August 19, 2005

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ennui (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SL-CT582V Portable CD Player with MP3 Playback (Electronics)

I just wanted something to listen to cd's -- this works great for me. It fits in my pocket so I can use it while working out, and the sound quality is excellent, especially with the various EQ settings. I'm no audio expert, by any means, but I am impressed with this little unit. It didn't skip even when I dropped it. When I stop a CD in the middle, the player automatically returns to that point when I start it again (as opposed to just going back to the beginning). Love this little toy.

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, but..., June 29, 2005

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Briant Platt (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SL-CT582V Portable CD Player with MP3 Playback (Electronics)

I purchased the SL CT-582V and, while I was not passionately unhappy with the unit, ended up taking it back. My impressions:

1. SOUND. Sound is very good, but not very loud, a problem noted by other reviewers with other Panasonic models (but not my previous Panasonic CD player). There are three EQ settings + 2 more specific to MP3 playback that sound great. That said, the sound when playing back MP3s wasn't loud enough. That is, in part, a function of the MP3 bit rate (I was listening to audio tracks), but I have had better results from other players;

2. APPEARANCE. As always, Panasonic's sense of style and aesthetics is great - the player just looks great, and it is definitely slim. The body of the player does feel a bit light, however, which didn't do much to inspire confidence in the resiliency of the unit. Also, when the CD player is open, there is a rather large hole in which the laser moves out to scan the CD (I'm guessing maybe two inches by an inch or so). It's about twice as large as any laser track area I've ever seen in a portable CD player, and the circuitry within the bottom-half of the unit is completely exposed through the hole - didn't do much to bolster my confidence in the durability of the unit;

3. POWER. The unit runs on two AAA batteries inserted under the CD lid itself. If you have the right DC adapter (not included with the player), you can plug in the unit overnight with rechargeables and recharge the AAA batteries. That's probably a good idea, given that AAA chargers are somewhat rarified, and I would imagine that the smaller batteries would need to be replaced frequently. The unit also comes with an auxiliary/supplemental power supply in the form of a housing for two AA batteries that plugs into the DC port and another port directly next to the DC port. My impression was that the auxiliary power unit was kind of flimsy and cheap. Also, the auxiliary unit doesn't clip onto the player in any way; it would be awkward to use anywhere but in a very stationary setting (like an office?);

4. FUNCTIONALITY. First off, I liked the remote. The remote plugs into the headphone port, and the headphones plug into the remote, potentially extending the headphone cord range to several feet. The remote worked well, and allowed me to turn up/down the volume, switch from radio to CD/mp3 player, and scan. The unit allows for multiple subfiles for mp3s, though I found the process of switching back and forth between the files a bit tedious. Also, the unit takes its time in scanning for mp3 files, and once you're playing mp3 files, there is no scanning within the file - a big disappointment if you're using the mp3 player to listen to auido books or the like. In contrast to some reviews I've read, I found the radio player was exceptional. There are something like 30 presets (20 FM), and the reception was excellent. Note that the mp3 functionality does not include WMA's - that can be a huge pain in the neck if you are planning on burning a disc that has both mp3s and ripped CD files (I use WMP, so they are WMA). You could convert them all to mp3 at the time of burning if your program allows you to do so, but seriously - that's a pain. Also, the LCD display is pretty rudimentary - no title or artist info.

5. CLOSING THOUGHTS. After using it for a couple of days, I decided to take the SL-CT582V back and purchase instead the RCA CD player, RCA RP2621. The unit was almost $20 cheaper and plays mp3s and WMA files. Though it doesn't have a radio player, I like it much better than the Panasonic. It has separate toggle buttons for folder selection, has scan function within the mp3s, is faster at initializing the mp3 files, is louder, feels heavier and more solid, runs on two AA's, has three lines of text including the title of the mp3 and - well, let's just say I am happier with the RCA unit. If you're looking for a CD/mp3/radio, I don't think you can beat the SL-CT582V for the price - there just aren't a lot of lower-end mp3-playing units with a radio; however, for me, the overall quality and functionality of the RCA unit was more important than the radio function. With the Panasonic, I felt like the player probably wouldn't last very long. I suspect the RCA will last quite some time...