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Sony MDX-M870X

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2026-01-12

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-M870X
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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

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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-M870X”. 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-m870x.jpg

Name MDX-M870X
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2001/06
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions 178x50x182 mm
Weight 1500
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥69 000
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Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

Part of Sony's "ABP" (Active Black Panel) lineup, the MDX-M870X has a screen on both sides of the faceplate. On the default side is a black screen that lights up with various information, on the flip side are various controls and a smaller screen.

  • 52W x 4ch.
  • MD part: 90dB

Uses KMS-241C as optical pickup


Content adapted from: Sony Press Release av.watch response.jp

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
ManualUser manual, other
RegionJapan