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Technics SJ-MD150

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Manufacturer
Technics
Model / source grouping
SJ-MD150
Device type
deck
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name SJ-MD150
Manufacturer Technics
Released 2000/06
Device type deck
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 430 x 300 x 103mm
Weight 3.4kg
ATRAC ver Panasonic H.D.E.S
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control Remote (Panasonic)

Nearly identical to its predecessor Technics SJ-MD100. The only difference is that the Technics SJ-MD150 is equipped with the HDES (High Density Encoding System, Panasonic IC MN66616ZRA4), a newly developed proprietary audio compression technology (= newer ATRAC version). This circuit realizes compression of high-quality music signals by assigning bits to the frequency band that is optimal for audibility, reducing preecho noise by dividing the time axis into optimal segments, and reducing quantization noise by using a new quantization method. Features:

  • H.D.E.S. (High Density Encoding System)
  • 24-bit DSP Processing & 20 bit A/D-D/A converter system
  • A/D-Converter for 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz digital recording
  • Edit function: DIVIDE, COMBINE, MOVE, ERASE ONE, ERASE ALL
  • Digital input/ output: 2 optical/ 1 optical
  • Analog connector: gold-plated
  • Comfortable titel choice and text input via jog dial
  • TA-KEH capacitors
  • Remote control (Technics EUR645272) with 33 buttons

Other specifications:

  • SNR: 99dB
  • Dynamic Range: 97dB
  • Frequency response: 5 to 20,000 Hz (±0.3 dB)
  • Channels: 2 stereo channels

Reports:

  • Stereo 7/2000: sound level 54 %, price/performance: 1 star, good: "Puristically equipped, warm in sound with muted highs and limited dynamics".

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Repair

Technics SJ - MD150 Mini Disc Player Repair

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Additional specifications and references
ScmsYes
Remote Page
Mechanismmr3a
Pickupraf1700a_red0047
Atrac IcMN66616RA4 (Panasonic)
ManualUser manual, Service manual
Region