Sony WX-C66MD

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Name	WX-C66MD / WX-C66MDS
Manufacturer	Sony
Released	1999/07
Device type	auto
Recorder	Player
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	Yes
Dimensions	2-Din W 178 x H 100 x D 194mm
Weight	3.0kg
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
Price (launch)	¥84 000
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Inputs	RCA in, CD
Outputs	RCA out
Control	Not recorded

Offered as WX-C66MD (Grey face) and WX-C66MD(S) WX-C66MD(S) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) (Silver face).

Similar to the WX-C77MD, however this does not have a 3 MD changer. It also only has 4Mbit (about 10 seconds) skip guard memory compared to the WX-C77MD that has 40 seconds 16MBit.

You can control up to 10 other CD / MD changers connected to this unit (via sony unilink). It also supports the PDC hands-free unit XCH-1000. By combining with the rotary commander that comes with this unit, you can perform basic operations of your mobile phone hands-free.

5×7 dot display that can also display MD Katakana titles.

FM reception frequency : 76-90MHz, TV1-3ch (audio) AM reception frequency : 522-1,629kHz

Marketing wank:

Equipped with digital sound stage organizer (DSO) function:
The newly developed DSP (HX-DSP) is adopted, and the digital sound stage organizer (DSO) function that localizes the sound image upward to enhance the power and realizes clear sound is installed. With virtual speakers and surround, you can play sounds with a sense of realism.

Independent filter adjustment for front, rear and subwoofer:
The high-pass filter / low-pass filter can be adjusted independently for the front, rear, and subwoofer, enabling fine tuning.

Spectrum analyzer with up to 427 patterns

Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sony Product Park (for the WX-C66MDS Sony Product Park (for the WX-C66MDS (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)