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Sony MDS-SE9

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-01-08

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
CMT-SE9
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
Yes
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 MDS-SE9”. 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 CMT-SE9
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2003/08
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD Yes
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 155 x 120 x 345mm
Weight 4kg
ATRAC ver Type-S
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥90 000
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Tape deck
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control USB Type-B

Part of or an optional part of the CMT-SE9, CMT-SE7 and CMT-SE3 systems.

The CMT-SE3 could be purchased for 33,900 yen The CMT-SE3 could be purchased for 33,900 yen (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

The CMT-SE7 could be purchased for 49,880 yen yen The CMT-SE7 could be purchased for 49,880 yen yen (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

The CMT-SE9 could be purchased for 71,500 yen The CMT-SE9 could be purchased for 71,500 yen (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

The SE9 is an option kit available for some high-end Sony bookshelf systems. The particular component alone seems to be labeled the MDS-SE9, but it is an option part for the CMT-SE3 system, and looks to have been bundled with the CMTSE9. It works as a netMD device and has a long list of inputs (check the manual for more detail). It was intended to be tied into the DVD player component of the previously mentioned systems using a system control cable. When connected, it looks like it can make recordings off of the main units inputs, the CD player for sure at least.

It appears that despite the MD unit having it's own power cord it is switched on via a relay command from the CD unit. See repair section link for more info.

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: HCD-CP505
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-7S2D
Optical Pick-up: KMS-262E
ATRAC IC: CXD2664R

Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Sony CMT-SE9 ecat Sony CMT-SE9 ecat (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisct Minidisct (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch

Manuals

Sony MDS-SE9 User Manual (ENG)

Sony MDS-SE9 User Manual (JP)

Sony MDS-SE9 Service Manual

Repair

https://nicojunk.exblog.jp/12025563/

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdSuspected supported
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan