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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-JA555ES”. 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-JA555ES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/11 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 430 x 126 x 376 mm |
| Weight | 15.3Kg |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $1 100 |
| ¥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 with Type-R DSP, variable coefficient digital output filter, digital record level adjustment (-inf to +18dB), 6 second Time Machine recording capability, sampling rate converter, BSL Discmotor. PC connectable using PCLK-MD1 or PCLK-MD2 kit.
Specs: 24bit Sigma-Delta ADC, 24bit current-pulse DAC (S-TACT IC, with 128x oversampling), SNR: > 108dB, Dynamic Range > 108dB, THD .002%
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-JA20ES
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-6A
Base Unit Type: MBU-5C
Optical Pick-up: KMS-260B/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2656R
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org Page pc.watch audio-heritage.jp
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Additional specifications and references
| Recorder | Recorder |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
| Sidecar | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan, US/Canada, Europe |