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Sharp SD-NX20

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-01-03

Manufacturer
Sharp
Model / source grouping
SD-NX20
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name SD-NX20
Manufacturer Sharp
Released 2002/06
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 318 x 210 x 93mm (main unit), 160 x 210 x 136mm (amp)
Weight 3.7kg (main unit), 3.5kg (amp)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥110 000
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Inputs CD
Outputs Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

Sharp's high end slimline home audio systems. Units based on Sharp's high-end SM series' "1 bit Super Digital Amp" (next generation sampling rate 5.6 million in 1 second reading, equivalent to 128X normal CD reading, and 2X previous 2.8 MHz SD-NX10). Thin crystal LCD panel with 7 different LCD background lights. 4 different customizable modes: Mode 1 - For playback / record initialization / Mode 2 - User preferred background color / Mode 3 - Daily changing color (7 colors for 7 days) / Mode 4 - Random color. MDLP ready. 2X CD to MD dubbing.

* Sharp's "1 Bit Super Digital Amp" * Super fast sampling rate of 5.6 MHz * MDLP and 2X CD-MD dubbing * 7 different LCD background lights with 4 customizable modes * Redesign high quality wooden 2-Way speakers * X-Bass boost (Flat/Heavy/Pops/Soft) * "10 Key" cellphone equivalent titling * CD Text * Optic and AUX input

Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Details Page Details Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch press images

Manuals

Sharp SD-NX20 Manual (jap)

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RegionJapan