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Kenwood MDX-L1

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-01-01

Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
MDX-L1
Device type
boombox
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Kenwood MDX-L1”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.

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Name MDX-L1
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 2005/12
Device type boombox
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 360x150x220mm
Weight 3.8kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 100
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥31 500
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only)
Outputs 3.5mm line out (analog-only)
Control Not recorded

The MDX-L1 comes in 3 colors: white (W),gray (H), and pink (P).

It can connect to the Kenwood HD20GA7 Kenwood HD20GA7 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) and portable memory audio players M1GB5 M1GB5 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) and M512B5 M512B5 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) using the PNC-150 cable.

  • CD → MD double speed recording
  • Supports MDLP and Folder groups
  • Supports playback of CD-R/ W discs recorded in CD-DA
  • Supports CD Text
  • Plays a melody at the end of a recording

Amplifier section: Practical maximum output: 4W + 4W (JEITA 4Ω)
Output terminal (level/impedance): Recording output …950 mV / 1 kΩ
Input terminal (sensitivity/impedance) Digital audio D.AUDIO/AUX input …700mV / 10kΩ


Content adapted from: Kenwood News Release Page Kenwood News Release Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch

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Additional specifications and references
ScmsYes
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan