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Onkyo FR-N9X / X-N9X

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2026-05-20

Manufacturer
Onkyo
Model / source grouping
FR-N9X
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
Yes

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-N9X / X-N9X”. 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-N9X
Manufacturer Onkyo
Released 2006/05
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD Yes
Radio Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions 205 x 339 x 147 mm
Weight 4.7kg
ATRAC ver Hi-MD
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD
Outputs 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

The FR-N9X / X-N9X is a refreshed version of the FR-N9. Compared with its predecessor the FR-N9 it loses an RCA input, but gains a 3.5mm line in and line out on the front panel. Sold exclusively in Japan with large, front bass ported wood-grain veneer D-N9X speakers, and full integration with other Onkyo RI-compatible components. One such component is the iPod adapter "RI Dock" (DS-A1 / direct sales 8,400 yen), you can transmit the playback sound of the iPod, You will be able to perform basic operations of the iPod with the remote control.

Content adapted from Onkyo Press Release Onkyo Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) minidisc.org av.watch phileweb.com the April 2006 Onkyo FR Series Flyer the April 2006 Onkyo FR Series Flyer (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) (Internet Archive link), as well as from Yahoo! Auctions photographs.

See also: https://news.softpedia.com/news/A-New-CD-MD-System-from-Onkyo-the-Onkyo-FR-N9FX-100203.shtml

MDCon's review by DJ Z Frog

Manuals

FR-N9X User Manual - orig JP

FR-N9X User Manual - ENG translation

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2686-223GG
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan