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Pioneer MDS-P505

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2022-02-27

Manufacturer
Pioneer
Model / source grouping
MDS-P505
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Pioneer MDS-P505”. 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 MDS-P505
Manufacturer Pioneer
Released 1998/05
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Not recorded
Dimensions 178 (W) x 50 (H) x 155 (D) mm
Weight 1000
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥57 750
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs Not recorded
Control Not recorded

Pioneer MDS-P505 Spectrum analyzer MD player

  • MD player with a spectrum analyzer that can be connected to the CD main unit.
  • Uses a newly developed power loading mechanism. Equipped with AGC (auto gain control circuit) to achieve highly reliable playback.
  • Equipped with Sure Track System to prevent skipping for about 10 seconds.
  • Also supports title display and scrolling.
  • Equipped with a 10-mode three-dimensional 15-band spectrum analyzer.
  • Music calendar display that shows how many songs are included at a glance.

[MD player section]

  • Frequency characteristics: 20 to 20,000Hz (± 1dB)
  • S / N ratio: 92dB (1kHz) (IHF-A network)
  • Dynamic range: 91dB (1kHz)

Content adapted from: Pioneer MDS-P505 Press Release

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RegionJapan