Sony CMT-U1 review

[doomlordis]

Had this for the weekend (mate let me test it out!).

Build quality is excellent , nice drop in cd slot on top and buttons are all solid.

The speakers are nice , they dont have a removable front like the U1BT version though.

I wanted to try this as i have a HD5 hardfrive mp3 player and this unit supports atrac ad with a usb port on the front.

THIS FUNCTION IS BRILLIANT!!!!!!

The screen on this unit is big , i can read artist and track names from 14ft away , when you plug in the HD5 the U1 starts to read the database from it, i have 18gb music and it took about 20 seconds.

You can then bowse by artist, album or group.

It also charges the HD5 whilst plugged in.

The sound quality is very good , the detail is there , bass is well rounded and the highs are tight and not splashy. It lacks a little in dynamics but this improved when listening to CDs.

FM reception was very good.

All in all if you own a Sony mp3 (a series, e series, or hd5 (not hd1 or hd3)) this is a great solution for having all your music at hand.

PS MZ-RH1 does not work with USB.

Edited January 24, 2007 by doomlordis

[frafrem]

Hi Doomlordis,

I've been very interested in reading your report.

Have you tried to plug in an USB key loaded with MP3 music and to play it ?

Thanks.