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Sony MDX-C150

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-05-25

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-C150
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

Manuals & documentation

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Accessories & internal parts

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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-C150”. 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 MDX-C150
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1995/04
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 1-Din 178 x 50 x 170mm
Weight 1.2kg
ATRAC ver 2
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) $600
Not recorded
-
Inputs RCA in
Outputs Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

There is a MDX-C150RDS variation, RDS standing for Radio Data System allowing the unit to decode data from FM such as station names and track info.

Features: ATRAC 2. Wired remote. Weird negatives (compared to the original MDX-U1 unit):

  • Can't label radio stations
  • Only 10 character display
  • Only 1 pre-amp output
  • Track info doesn't scroll by default

Positives (compared to the original MDX-U1 unit)

  • Better display
  • LOUDness option
  • Better look
  • Larger preset buttons

4 x 8 watts according to stereo review.. The RDS model claims 4 x 22 watts.

Release date on minidisc.org is incorrect. It is currently estimated based on the stereo review magazine date but even that is likely later than it's actual release date.

Optical Pickup: KMS-193A/J-N
ATRAC chip: CXD2531BR ATRAC chip: CXD2531BR (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page antique-autoradio-madness.org MDX-C150RDS listing Stereo Review 04-1995 (page 79)

Manuals

Sony MDX-C150 User manual

Sony MDX-C150 Service Manual

Repair

MDX-C150RDS Insides:

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan