I say selective because like other reviewers, ours won't read some CD-R's, even though I always burn at low speeds. What's strange (and rather idiotic) is we have an older single play version of the CDN-25 (looks just like it, except it's one piece and has a number keypad for direct track number entry), and it'll play the same disks that the CDN-25 refuses to. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy two single players because they'll fit into the same rack space as the two-piece CDN-25. Plus you have a direct track number entry keypad, which is very handy for our use. Pay attention to what other reviews post, it can save you making a bad purchase. Next time I'll go with another brand.

My very first Dual Player was a Numark 20 years ago. And it was awesome until I leaned into the right side transport...and it never cued the same ever since. After dealing with the issue for a few years I got a Gemini which after 5 years started to become very sensitive to the slightest vibration on the dance floor. I think the springs wore out or something. So just 3 months ago I did my research on features and price and I was very happy to purchase a Numark again. That was until it started skipping with my CDRs. It happened with new burns and ones I've had for years. 24x and 4x didn't make a difference, it would always pick the exact song to skip whenever I walked away from my equipment, I hated it and complained to Numark. They said send it in, not mentioning this was a known complaint I shipped at $35 my cost, just to have them return it a month later stating nothing was found wrong with it. I called and they gave the 'ol burn speed excuse which I replied didn't make a difference. I am now shipping it back to them at there cost with a sample CDR. They addmited that their "newer" model players don't have that problem. So I suggested they swap out the transports in mine for those in the newer models. He said send it back...so we shall see if them make good...too bad I really love the features it has.

I bought this CD player a while ago, and the first one came with a dead right side. Whatever, a defect, I sent it back. The second one came, and me being dumb, I tested it with professionally made CD's, not CD-R's. Well, I've used this for DJing, live sound, and theater production, and I have to say, it's let me down in each type of situation. It skips at the slightest hint of a bump, and will barely play any CD-R's. The school I work at also has it, and it has all the same problems. Most of the CD's I need to play are burned, so I need something that can play them. I will never buy a Numark player again.

I was told by numark that this player reads CDR's better if they are burned at 4x speed nothing faster. I have had the same problem with cd's not being able to be read. Mine is getting fixed again. Will try slower burned CDR's when it returns.

This little thing has been awesome for me right out of the box. It has seamless playing with great features all for a very small price tag. I have had no problems playing any types of CDs including CD-R and CD+RW. The start is very quick. Also, the rubber buttons and jog wheel make using this machine easy. Great product from the guys at Numark!