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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-JA33ES”. 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-JA33ES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1998/12 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 430 x 125 x 345mm |
| Weight | 12.4kg |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥120 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: ATRAC "Type-R" DSP (offers calculation power twice that of previous ATRAC DSP chips) featuring "Intelligent bit reallocation algorithm". 24 bit potential Variable Coefficient (VC) digital filter with four settings: "standard", "clear", "plane", and "fine". Digital record level control (-inf/+12dB). Can be connected to PC with PCLK-MD1 kit. R-core transformer. Current pulse D/A, 24 bit delta sigma A/D
Specs: Freq. resp.: 5-20kHz +/-0.3dB, Dynamic range: >104dB, SNR: >108dB, THD: <0.002%
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Sony product annoucement (Japanese, Archived)
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Additional specifications and references
| Recorder | Recorder |
|---|---|
| Scms | Yes |
| Web Md | Suspected not supported |
| Sidecar | No |