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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDX-C8900”. 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 | C8900 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1998/07 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Not recorded |
| Dimensions | 178 × 50 × 180 mm |
| Weight | 1500 |
| ATRAC ver | 4 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | $600 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: 10 second shock resistant memory. Wide Bit Stream processing. SSIR-EX Adaptive Reception tuner. Voice Confirmation of control input. Fold down detachable front panel. Program play mode. Optional wireless remote (RM-X47)
Specs: MD section: Signal-to-noise ratio: 90db, Frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz Tuner: Usable sensitivity 8dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400kHz Signal-to-noise 65dB (stereo) 68dB(mono) Separation 35dB at 1kHz Frequency Response 30-15,000 Hz
Amplifier: 45x4 at 4 ohms 19Watts continuous average power, no more than 1% THD.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDX-C7900
Base Mechanism Type: MG-164KS-138
Optical Pick-Up: KMS-241A/J2N
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR (2-mbit dram)
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Sel.Sony.com Sel.Sony.com (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 | Japan |