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Sony MDS-NT1

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-NT1

Sony's first netMD deck. Unlike earlier decks such as the MDS-PC1, this device used netMD instead of a connection kit. netMD was an attempt to standardize PC connections among devices. The MDS-NT1 was launched alongside

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Sony MDS-PC1

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

Device · MiniDisc Wiki · Needs review

Sony MDS-PC1

Full suite of on device controls, and came bundled with an IR remote, the RM-D24M. Note that this is NOT a netMD device. It can connect to a PC using a PC-Link kit (seemingly the PCLK-MD1), and using the MD Editor Softwa

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-PC2

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

Device · MiniDisc Wiki · Needs review

Sony MDS-PC2

Compact deck intended for use with a PC. This device was prior to netMD, so it used the PCLK-MD2 pc-link kit to connect to a PC. Provided driver CD supports both Windows 98 and Windows 2000, unknown if the 64-bit drivers

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-PC3

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

Device · MiniDisc Wiki · Needs review

Sony MDS-PC3

Compact Type-R deck specifically for connecting to a PC. Note that this device is NOT netMD, it uses the PCLK-MN10 PC Link kit to connect. Provided driver CD supports both Windows 98 and Windows 2000, unknown if the 64-b

Device · MiniDisc Wiki · Needs review

Sony MDS-S1

Compact deck from Sony's high end "La Scala" midi Component S series, S1 and S2. Powers on with disk insert, and has an audio bus connector to link with other Component S system devices for automatic input and CD Synchro

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Sony MDS-S35

The S35 has a 1/4” headphone out and has no AV bus link. Weight is different due to differing power supplies too (seemingly 3.6kg for the 303 and 2.4kg for the S35). Remote: RM-D3M, RM-D4M works too (might have come with

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Sony MDS-S38

Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions. Shipped with RM-D8M remote, also support the RM-D10P

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Sony MDS-S39

Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions. Seemingly an updated MDS-S38. Shipped with RM-D27M re

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Sony MDS-S40

Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions. Seemingly an updated MDS-S39. Shipped with RM-D30M re

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Sony MDS-S41

Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions. Seems to be mostly an export unit for the US / CA / A

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-S50

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-S50

Compact MDLP deck. Came bundled with the RM-D46M remote. Has support for the PCLK-MN10 PC Link kit. Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz D/A converter: Hybrid pulse D / A converter A/D converter: 24bit ΔΣ Frequency characteristic

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-S500

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-S500

A full fledged, though compact, deck capable of connecting to a PC using netMD. Unlike the MDS-NT1, it actually has on-device controls and a display, and comes bundled with the RM-D10P remote (other MD remotes from the s

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-S707

Newer All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940, JE440,…

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Sony MDS-S707

According to the service manual, the MDS-S707 is very similar to the MDS-S38. It is also a compact deck like the S38. Most likely the MDS-S707 was mostly sold with a system or as an optional addon to a system while being

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-SE9

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

Device · MiniDisc Wiki · Needs review

Sony MDS-SE9

Part of or an optional part of the CMT-SE9, CMT-SE7 and CMT-SE3 systems. The CMT-SE3 could be purchased for 33,900 yen The CMT-SE3 could be purchased for 33,900 yen (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) The CMT-SE7 could be purchased f

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-SP55

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-SP55

Part of the Sony JMD-77 component system. Possibly sold with other systems of the time. TA-SP55 - Amp MDS-SP55 - MD component CDP-SP55 - CD Component ST-SP55 - FM / AM Tuner TC-TX33 - Cassette Deck Remote control: RM-MD3

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Sony MDS-W1

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-W1

ATRAC 4.5 Double MD deck. This deck is special in that it allows songs to be moved easily between discs in the digital domain (bit-perfect no reprocessing). Note the unit will erase the tracks from the source disc as it

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Sony MDX-5N21W

Sony MDX-5N21W. Made for Nissan. Nissan Part#'s: B8197-C9933 ($338.01), B8197-C9932 ($405.61), B8197-C9931, B8197-C9930 Listed with changers, some part#'s may have the ability to store and change multiple MD's. Content a

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Sony MDX-5V101P

Sony developed the MDX-5V101P for Volkswagen Japan as an OEM radio for the MKIV Polo released in 1998-1999. VW Part#: 6N0-035-182A. Shares a lot in common with the MDX-5V101R. Despite the overwhelming similarities VW cla

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Sony MDX-5V101R

Sony developed the MDX-5V101R for Volkswagen Japan as an OEM radio for the MKIV Passat/Jetta/Golf released in 1998-1999. Shares a lot in common with the MDX-5V101P The unit turns on and off by depressing the volume knob.

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDX-40

Newer Older All, MDX-F5800, WX-5900MD, MDX-CA790X, WX-7700MDX, MDX-66XLP, M690, CA580, CA680X, WX-5500MDX, MDX-G55MK2,…

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Sony MDX-40

4 MD changer for auto. Uses a 4 MD magazine (XA-4) that it shares with the MDX-400. There is an MDX-40RF version that looks identical. Has a switch that needs to be set just for operation with the MDX-U1, otherwise it ne

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Sony MDX-60

Newer Older All, MDX-F5800, WX-5900MD, MDX-CA790X, WX-7700MDX, MDX-66XLP, M690, CA580, CA680X, WX-5500MDX, MDX-G55MK2,…

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Sony MDX-60

First MiniDisc Changer by Sony. Functions: 6 MD Direct-in system EX-Change function (Swapping disc A while disc B is playing) Fast Changing (Continuous play) 1-Bit D/A converter 10 second shock resistant memory Bus contr

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Sony MDX-61

Newer Older All, MDX-F5800, WX-5900MD, MDX-CA790X, WX-7700MDX, MDX-66XLP, M690, CA580, CA680X, WX-5500MDX, MDX-G55MK2,…

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Sony MDX-61

Follow up to the Sony MDX-60 Golden version of the MDX-61: Sony MDX-61G Functions: 6 MD Direct-in system EX-Change function (Swapping disc A while disc B is playing) Fast Changing (Continuous play) 1-Bit D/A converter 10

Device · MiniDisc Wiki · Needs review

Sony MDX-61G

Same as the Sony MDX-61, but Golden. Content adapted from: sony.jp/servicearea Manuals Sony MDX-61G User Manual JP Sony MDX-61 Service Manual Sony MDX-61G Operating Instructions Repair Photos Have photos or data to add?

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Sony MDX-62

Newer Older All, MDX-F5800, WX-5900MD, MDX-CA790X, WX-7700MDX, MDX-66XLP, M690, CA580, CA680X, WX-5500MDX, MDX-G55MK2,…

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Sony MDX-62

Functions: 6 MD Direct-in system EX-Change function (Swapping disc A while disc B is playing) Fast Changing (Continuous play) 8fs Digital Oversampling 1-Bit D/A converter 10 second shock resistant memory Program Play fun

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Sony MDX-62RF

Comes with: RM-X69RF - Central Box RM-X46 - Remote Control XA-2 - MD/CD Changer Control Display Otherwise identical to the Sony MDX-62 Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDis

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Sony MDX-65

Newer Older All, MDX-F5800, WX-5900MD, MDX-CA790X, WX-7700MDX, MDX-66XLP, M690, CA580, CA680X, WX-5500MDX, MDX-G55MK2,…