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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDX-C5960 / MDX-C5970”. 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.
| Name | MDX-C5960 / MDX-C5970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/03 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Not recorded |
| Dimensions | 1-DIN 178 × 50 × 184 mm |
| Weight | 1200 |
| ATRAC ver | 4 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | $400 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in |
| Outputs | RCA out, Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: Nearly identical to older MDX-C7900 model.
- SSIR-EX Tuner with Station Memo™
- 20FM+10AM Presets (BTM)
- 1-Bit D/A with 8X Oversampling
- Wide Bit-stream Processing
- 10 Second Shock Resist Memory
- CD/MD Control, CD Text, Custom File™
- Dot LCD Scrolls Disc/Track Titles
- 3-Step D-Bass w/Auto Level Adjust
- Rotary Encoder Control with Full Detachable Face w/Case
35Wx4 High Power, F+R Preout
Base Mechanism Type: MG-164N-138
Optical Pick-Up: KMS-241B/J1NP
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Sony Product Page Sony Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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Additional specifications and references
| Remote Page | |
|---|---|
| Atrac Ic | CXD2650R / CXD2652/R/AR |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | US/Canada, Europe |