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Manufacturer Unknown
Model / source grouping MDS-JA33ES
Device type Unknown
MDLP modes Unknown
NetMD interface Unknown
Hi-MD support Unknown Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.
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Sony MDS-JA33ES
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Picture Name Desc Price Connectors Dimensions
Sony MDS-JA33ES High end MD deckIntro: 6/1999 (? guess) MSRP ¥120,000 Availability: IN: line, optical x 2, coax. OUT: line, optical, coax, headphone 430 x 125 x 345mm, 12.4Kg
Features:
ATRAC "Type-R " DSP (offers calculation power twice that of previous
ATRAC DSP chips) featuring "Intelligent bit reallocation
algorithm". 24 bit potential Variable Coefficient (VC) digital filter
with four settings: "standard", "clear", "plane", and "fine". Digital record level control (-inf/+12dB). Can be connected to PC with PCLK-MD1 kit. R-core transformer.
Current pulse D/A, 24 bit delta sigma A/D
Links:
Sony's Japanese announcement of the unit.
Specs:
Freq. resp.: 5-20kHz +/-0.3dB, Dynamic range: >104dB, SNR: >108dB, THD: <0.002%
Reviews:
MiniDisc Wiki supplements · September 2026 snapshot