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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony WX-5500MDX”. 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 | WX-5500MDX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2001/04 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes - 76-90Mhz |
| Dimensions | 2-DIN 178 x 186 x 100mm |
| Weight | 2.1kg |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥54 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features:
- MDLP compatible
- 7 EQ presets
- 4 DSO modes
- HX-DSP StageIII with "Time Alignment" technology manipulates the audio to sound as if user was in a larger space.
- CD player is compatible with both CD-R and CD-RW recordings.
Compatible with optional wireless rotary commander: RM-X5S
Specs: 50W x 4 output.
SN ratio: 92dB
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Sony press release (Japanese, Archived) av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual, other |
| Region | Japan |