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Sony MDX-65

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Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-65
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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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 “Sony MDX-65”. 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.

sony_mdx-65.jpg

Name MDX-65
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1999/04
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 176 x 83.5 x 142 mm
Weight 1100
ATRAC ver 4
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) $500
Not recorded
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control Remote (Sony)

Features: 6 MD changer. Disc change occurs seamlessly (no disc change delay in audio output), Direct loading – no magazine, 10-second Shock Resistant Memory, Change 5 MDs while the 6th is playing, Wide Bit Stream processing. Not MDLP

Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 95 dB
Outputs

  • Bus control output (8 PIN)
  • Analog audio output (RCA PIN)

Current drain

  • 300 mA (MD playback)
  • 600 mA (during loading or ejecting a disc)

Optional accessories

  • Optical cable
  • RC-97 (2m), RC-98 (5m)
  • Source selector XA-C30
  • 8X Oversampling, 1 bit D/A
  • 10 Second Shock Resistant Memory
  • Wide Bit-Stream Processing, Optical Digital Output

Uses Sony BUS optical digital transmission system when digital is selected.

Mini Disc Mechanism Type: MG-798K-133
Optical Pick-up Name: KMS-241A/J2N
ATRAC Chipset: CXD2652AR

Content adapted from: minidisc.org sel.sony $500 msrp sel.sony $500 msrp (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sony.jp/ServiceArea Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Manuals

MDX-65 User Manual ENG/Multi

MDX-65 Operating Instructions JP

MDX-65 Service Manual

mdx65_full_service_manual.pdf

Repair

Photos

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