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Sony WX-5900MD

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-02-26

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
WX-5900MD
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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Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sony WX-5900MD”. 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 WX-5900MD
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2003/05
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions 2-DIN W 178 × H 100 × D201mm
Weight 2.3kg
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
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Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded
  • CD, CD-RW, and MDLP compatible
  • W.B.S. (Wide Bit Stream)
  • 7-band equalizer
  • Motion display
  • CD-Text and MD titles display in kanji, kana, Roman alphabets
  • SSM (source sound memory) – can be set to remember DSP, EQ, subwoofer and volume settings separately for each source (CD, MD, radio).
  • Can be mounted at up to a 30° angle from horizontal
  • Wireless remote included: RM-X112
  • Amp: 50Wx4 (max), SNR: > 90dB(MD), 95dB(CD), 72dB(FM mono), FM tuner: 76.0-90.0MHz, Power consumption: 12V@10A

Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Minidisc.org page, Sony product page (Japanese, Archived) Sony product page (Japanese, Archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch

Manuals

WX-5900MD User Manual JP

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Additional specifications and references
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RegionJapan