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Onkyo FR-N9NX

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

Manufacturer
Onkyo
Model / source grouping
FR-N9NX
Device type
bookshelf
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 “Onkyo FR-N9NX”. 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 FR-N9NX
Manufacturer Onkyo
Released 2011/08
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 215 x 142 x 359 mm
Weight 5.2kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥45 000
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Radio recording
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control USB Type-A

Supports "USB Direct Play"

If you stock music files (MP3, WMA) recorded on your PC in a USB memory and insert them into the main unit, you can play and select songs with one-touch operation using the main unit or remote control. You can also record from a CD, MD, FM / AM radio, or an external device to a USB memory, so you can enjoy many recorded sound sources like a music server without changing media, or via a USB memory. You can also add it to your PC's library. You can use it in various ways according to each music style. Supports ipod and iphone with the ND-S10 dock that can mount on top of the unit.

  • Rated output: 19W + 19W (4Ω, 1kHz, 0.4% or less THD)
  • Practical maximum output: 26W + 26W (4Ω, JEITA)
  • Total harmonic distortion of the amplifier: 0.4% (at rated output)
  • Amplifier frequency characteristics: 10Hz-100kHz (TAPE, ± 3dB)
  • Amplifier section SN ratio: 100dB (LINE, IHF-A)
  • Maximum change in tone control ± 8dB / 80Hz (BASS)
  • ± 10dB / 10kHz (TREBLE)
  • + 3dB / 80Hz (S.BASS1)
  • + 7dB / 80Hz (S.BASS2)
  • CD frequency characteristics 10Hz-20kHz
  • MD part voice frequency characteristics 10Hz-20kHz
  • MD recording / playback time Up to about 5 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes disc use, LP4 mode)
  • Tuner section reception range: FM 76.0-90.0MHz, AM522-1629kHz
  • Speaker adaptive impedance 4-16Ω
  • power consumption: 60W (Technical Standards for Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law)
  • Power consumption when there is no sound: 20W
  • Standby power 0.2W

accessories: System remote control (RC-827S), FM indoor antenna, AM indoor antenna, etc.

■ INTERFACE

  • Audio input terminal Digital x 1 (optical, PCM signal only), analog x 2
  • Audio output terminal Analog x 1, Subwoofer pre-out x 1
  • USB terminal (front part) * 1 (Playback: MP3 / WMA, Recording: MP3)
  • Stereo mini terminal (front part) Input x 1

The price is "open" but a rough street price of 45,000 yen.


Content adapted from: Onkyo website av.watch Press Release PDF

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