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Aiwa XR-H3MD

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Manufacturer
Aiwa
Model / source grouping
XR-H3MD
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Aiwa XR-H3MD

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Name XR-H3MD
Manufacturer Aiwa
Released 1997/07
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 260x340x346.5mm
Weight 6.8Kg
ATRAC ver 4
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥41 200
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Inputs RCA in, CD
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

First MD bookshelf system available in North America. MD/3-CD changer/2-Cassette 'basic' bookshelf system. High speed (2x) MD playback mode. Mono recording. 3CD changer is convenient for editing to MD. 'Music genre position.' Jog dial. Auto vocal fader/mic mixing function. 'AI/program edit'. Diary and sleep timer functions. Double cassette deck (playback 1 way + playback 1 way). Bass boost. Amp: 60 watts

  • Easy digital recording, as simple as programming the tracks on the keypad and pushing the Digital SYNCHRO button.
  • Sony's ATRAC 4, with 20-bit D/A
  • 3-Compact Disc Changer
  • Dual-Well Cassette Deck (one recording, one play-only)
  • Digital Output (Minidisc and Compact Disc)
  • Video/Aux input for LD players, MD players, VCR's, etc.
  • Advanced Jog Dial for Easy Titling
  • Both Anologue and Digital Recording
  • Mono Recording for Double Length
  • 50Wx2 Output
  • Impedance: 6 ohms
  • Output sound pressure level: 87 dB/W/w

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page, Aiwa product page (Japanese, Archived)

User comments

I use this machine almost everyday, what makes it so unique is the ability to make exact DIGITAL recordings without the fuss of cables. I own an MZ-E40, and wanted this machine to function as my minidisc recording studio.

The Advanced Slot-In Design makes inserting an MD easy, though the TOC reading is actually a little slower than my MZ-E40. Not only will this unit display the MD title, when moving to a track in STOP mode the song title is also displayed.

My opinion is quite simple: This system is of high quality, something I expect for an odd sum of $700. Aiwa could have made the TOC readings faster, but I have no complaints. Digital recordings are a breeze. When recording from cassette to MD, rewind the cassette, push play, push ANOLOGUE MD RECORD, then the SET button. When recording from MD to cassette, program your tracks, push play, then push CASSETTE RECORD.

My recommendation: Buy this system if you're after ease of use, not advanced experimental research.

– Tom Kroh

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