RCA RD2800 10 GB Lyra Jukebox

by RCA

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• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063TMJ
• Item model number: rd2800
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #379,679 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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The multifunctional RCA RD2800 Lyra Jukebox combines a digital audio player with a 10 GB hard drive, capable of storing any computer file--from graphics to presentations. With its 10 GB hard drive you can store over 150 hours of high-quality audio in MP3 format. Using the new mp3PRO format, which features the same quality as MP3 but with higher compression and smaller file size, the Lyra Jukebox can store over 300 hours of music.

The mp3PRO format compresses standard audio tracks using two separate streams of data without significantly compromising sound quality. An mp3PRO file created at 64 Kbps will sound similar to an MP3 file created at 128 Kbps, and will be half the size.

The Lyra Jukebox features a backlit, multiline display, five equalizer presets, and nine play modes. It comes with a set of stereo headphones. You can also plug the Lyra Jukebox into your stereo using the included line-out cable, or in your car with the included cassette adapter.

Create digital audio files with the included MusicMatch Jukebox software, which also enables you to organize your music library on your PC and create playlists. The Lyra Jukebox connects to your PC via a 1.1 USB cable (included) and is compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP.

The Lyra Jukebox is powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and also includes a DC power adapter for use in the car.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny!, July 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RD2800 10 GB Lyra Jukebox (Electronics)

Wow wow wow!!! I am utterly amazed at this piece of gear! This is my third hard-disk based mp3 player. I owned both the Archos Jukebox Recorder and the Treo 10, both of which had to be returned do to a whole host of issues including sound quality, lack of playlist support on the treo etc. The Lyra Jukebox smokes these two players, no comparison.

Construction:

The RCA Lyra Jukebox is very different than the other two players I have owned. The first thing I noticed was how this device's construction is flawless, even upon close inspection the build quality is far far better than either the archos or treo. Grade: 100

Sound Quality:

I loaded 500 megs of mp3s on the Lyra in 9 minutes and plugged in the headphones Wow! The sound quality is way better than either archos or treo. Also unlike those two other players there is no hiss or other unwanted noises during operation, It is a true pleasure listening to my Mp3s with this outstanding sound quality. Grade: 95

Headphones:

Finally a company has realized it is important to include some decent headphones with a hard disk based mp3 player, I am keeping this headphone
Grade: 90

Usability:

The Lyra is recognized as an external drive so transferring of MP3s and other files is a breeze. The User Interface on the Lyra is very easy to use and a vast improvement over both the treo and archosc. Grade: 95

Accessories:
You get everything you need with the player from decent headphones, to a cable to connect to the line out on the lyra to your home stereo, to a cassete adapter for your car, to a power adapter for in the car, and finally to a decent case with a sturdy belt clip. Grade: 95

Overall:
I think at this price point the RCA Lyra Jukebox cannot be beat. The Ipod is probably better in many facets but it is not worth twice as much. I finally have an excellent sounding, easy to use hard disk based mp3 player. Grade: 95

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RCA Lyra Jukebox Review, July 30, 2002

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Aboud Ghazi (South Burlington, VT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA RD2800 10 GB Lyra Jukebox (Electronics)

Well, having tried over 4 different mp3 players over the past 2 months, there's a lot that I can say about the RCA Lyra Jukebox.

Over all, it has impressed me in many ways. Sound quality is spectacular, battery life and recharge time is awesome, size and weight are great, and the DSP Equlization (5-band) is terrific. And since it comes with virtually ever adapter and cable you would need to hook it up, either in the car or at home, it leaves very little for you to need to buy as an accessory. So as far as the essentials, RCA definitly has it covered well.

But when it comes down to details, there are many little things that the Lyra Jukebox lacks. For example, there is no battery life indicator on the unit! Come on now! Also, the case that comes with the unit is pretty horrendous. Doesn't offer anything in terms of protection. Another little feature that might be bothersome to many (especially myself) is the fact that the LCD backlight will not stay on when the unit is plugged into the wall. Also, there is a slight delay between switching tracks, a big no-no for us who work in the DJ world.

Perhaps the worst (or best feature, depending on how you look at it), is the navigation system used in the software. Unless you have all your mp3 ID3s tagged, forget about trying to browse by filename. The unit features awesome support for browsing by artist, album, title, genre, and even playlists. But the unit will not sort alphebatically if you browse by filename (something many of us are used to).

So overall, I gave this unit a 5 rating because it has impressed me with the basic essentials. And since RCA has provided the ability for this unit's software to be upgraded, I would hope that in time, RCA fixes the little issues that many of us would get bothered by.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little toy, July 22, 2002

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Reader "abalakersky" (Burke, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: RCA RD2800 10 GB Lyra Jukebox (Electronics)

I think this jukebox is the best out there. I did extensive research before I bought it and even though it does not have a 20GB drive like some out there; it does have MP3Pro capability that lets you download a lot of music.
Yes, with USB1.1 it is not the speediest but that is why it has 10GB drive. You download a lot of music once and then just update it once in a while instead of using 64 or 128MB player that you have to update every day.
One thing that I really did not like about it is the case it comes with. It is horrible. It does not fit perfectly and really offers no protection to the most of the unit. Only back side is protected. No cover for the screen, buttons, or connector plugs. I think that RCA should offer a leather pouch type case that has clear plastic windows for screen and buttons and easily removable belt clip. Something like some of the cell phone cases. That way screen is protected and you can still press buttons and control the unit.