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Adapted from “Nakamichi MD-5”. 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.
| Name | MD-5 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nakamichi |
| Released | 2001/07 |
| Device type | deck |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 200 x 72.5 x 270mm |
| Weight | 2.2kg |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 120, 230 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | Not recorded |
Optional MD component for Nakamichi CMS-5 mini-compo system. One touch CD to MD transfer (when coupled to CMS-5 system).
the CMS-5 system was sold as Sansui in Japan. The Nakamichi MD-5 is a Sansui M11.
5Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB, THD < 0.03%
MD-5 MD Recorder (Optional for CMS-5 system)
Frequency Response 5 Hz- 20 kHz, ±0.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.03%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Better than 96dB (IHF-A)
General
Power Consumption 12W
Dimensions* 200 (W) x 72.5 (H) x 270(D) mm
7-7/8 x 2-7/8 x 10-5/8 inches\\
Mass 2.2 kg, 4lbs, 13 oz.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Actual release date was likely ~2000 based on the manual copyright.
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