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Kenwood DMC-S55

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Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
DMC-S55
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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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 DMC-S55”. 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 DMC-S55
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 2003/10
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 79.1 x 17.3 x 74.7 mm
Weight 64.6g (89.8g w/batt)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 100
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥22 000
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Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Features:

  • Digital (1-Bit) amp.
  • "Digital Clear PWM" power circuit produces lower noise.
  • Mind blowing 230 hr battery life (NiMH+AA).
  • Charging base with control buttons (stop, play, FF, volume, mode) and stereo speakers
  • 2-line LCD remote.
  • Jet-search (quick selection of desired track)
  • Play modes: A-B repeat (for study and language learning), Intro, Random, Repeat (1, all, random, group)
  • 180 second shock memory.
  • Alarm and sleep timer (both units).
  • Beep on/off

Included Accessories: LCD remote w/clip, In-ear phones, Charging stand, NiMH battery w/case, AC adapter, external AA cell case, carrying case

Specs: 4.3mW+4.3mW into 16 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz (+0/-6dB)

Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Ohm's RightMark analysis, MiniDisc.org page, T-Station page (Archived), av.watch

Manuals

Kenwood DMC-S55 User Manual

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Additional specifications and references
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RegionJapan