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Kenwood DM-5090 / 1050MD

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

Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
DM-5090 / 1050MD
Device type
deck
MDLP modes
No
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 DM-5090 / 1050MD”. 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 DM-5090 / 1050MD
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 1997/10
Device type deck
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 440x94x373mm
Weight 4.9Kg
ATRAC ver 4.5
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $369
¥60 000
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial
Outputs 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial
Control Not recorded

1050MD appears to be US market version of DM-5090

Features: Sony ATRAC 4.5, D.R.I.V.E., 20bit A/D and D/A. Sampling rate converter. Quick move, quick erase functions. Titling possible via optional cyber titler keyboard (¥32,000).

Specs: D/A: 1bit + D.R.I.V.E. 8fs oversampling. A/D: 4 stage sigma delta. Freq resp.: 8hz-20kHz, S/N > 100dB.

Notes: No date/time stamp recording.


Content adapted from: Kenwood Product Page Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

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Additional specifications and references
RecorderRecorder
Web MdNo
Battery Page
SidecarNo
Voltage100
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan