Alpine MDA-W779JB

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Name	MDA-W779JB
Manufacturer	Alpine
Released	1999/10
Device type	auto
Recorder	Player
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions	2-Din W 178 × H 100 × D 155mm
Weight	2500
ATRAC ver	Not recorded
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	Not recorded
Voltage	12
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥99 800
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Inputs	CD
Outputs	Speaker amplifier
Control	Not recorded

Alpine MDA-W779JB. The W779JB is equipped with "DHE Fine" which allows for even more detailed sound expression, and "DHE Powered" which further powers up deep bass. Separate and independent layouts for power supply and audio circuits with a copper encased power supply box.

MD/CD player with:

MD/CD kanji title display
DHE DHE (Digital Harmonics Enhancer)
T-DHE (Theatre Sound DHE)
DSP
7 Band EQ (…63Hz/160Hz/400Hz/1kHz/2.5kHz/6.3kHz/16kHz（each± 10dB）)
Equipped with “Glide Wing”, an advanced and smart display action
FM character multiplexing (FM teletext broadcasting can be displayed)

Equipped with a newly developed MD mechanism with improved reliability and durability due to its excellent heat dissipation effect (10 to 15 degrees Celsius compared to the conventional model).

Equipped with a "new optical CD pickup" that is smaller and lighter and has improved reliability.

MD S/N: 105dB. Dynamic Range: 90dB.

CD S/N: 105dB. Dynamic Range: 93dB. Channel Separation: 86dB.

44W × 4ch amplifier

Remote part#: RUE-4185

Content adapted from: Alpine announcement/press release Alpine announcement/press release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Alpine MDA-W779JB