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Sony MDX-G55mk2

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2025-02-01

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-G55mk2
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
Yes
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.

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Adapted from “Sony MDX-G55mk2”. 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-G55mk2
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2000/10
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions 1-DIN 178 × 50 × 179mm
Weight 1.7kg
ATRAC ver Type-R
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥70 000
-
Inputs Not recorded
Outputs Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

First MDLP car unit. Updated version of the MDX-G55. Compatible with the CSX-G44MK2 CD player.

Features:

  • HX DSP
  • ATRAC with Type-R DSP for non MDLP tracks.
  • Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) (allows apparent sound field position to be adjusted with respect to listener).
  • Hi res FL (fluoroluminescent) dot front panel.
  • Independent high and low pass filters for front, rear and sub-woofer.
  • Couples to G44MK2 CD player with digital connection.
  • Includes rotary controller and wireless remote.

Specs: Operates in Japanese FM band only (76-90MHz), AM band: 522-1629KHz, SNR: >95dB, Amp: 45W x 4, Power consumption: 10 amps.

RM-X99 remote


Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Sony press release (Japanese, Archived) Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) response.jp

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Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
Manual
RegionJapan