Skip to content
MiniDisc CentralSearch

Device

Sony MDS-EX880

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-08-13

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDS-EX880
Device type
deck
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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

Manuals & documentation

Search documentation

Preserved source

Original source · Source edits are not technical review dates. Original credits and licence notes remain below.

Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sony MDS-EX880”. 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 MDS-EX880
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1997/01
Device type deck
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 280 x 90 x 350mm
Weight 2.8kg
ATRAC ver 4.5
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
-
Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs RCA out
Control SCSI

Part of the Sony DHC-EX880MD component system consisting of:

  • CD player CDP-EX880
  • Tuner ST-EX880
  • MiniDisc deck MDS-EX880
  • Integrated stereo amplifier TA-EX880
  • Speaker system SS-EX880

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: HCD-MD515
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-C1C
Optical Pidk-up: KMS-260A/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR

Seems to be the export version of the Japanese market DHC-MD717

How to enter test mode: Switch on the System select MD Function, release any Disk "there must be shown "No Disk" on the Display) then Press the Buttons Stop + MD1 + Display.


Content adapted from: Release date estimated

Manuals

Repair

Photos

&400

Have photos or data to add? Edit the page! We do not accept contributions via email..

Additional specifications and references
RecorderRecorder
Battery Page
Voltage100
Remote Page
Mechanismmdm-c1c
Pickupj1n
Atrac Iccxd2652ar
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionEurope