Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-S41”. 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-S41 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/01 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 280 x 90 x 283mm |
| Weight | 3.0kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | Not recorded |
Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions.
Seems to be mostly an export unit for the US / CA / AEP / UK / E / AUS markets. The service manual states it is identical to the MDS-40, except it has an "E1 core transformer." and a few minor changes.
Shipped with RM-D30M remote.
Had support for the PCLK-MD1 and PCLK-MD2 PC Link Kits.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-JE520 MD Mechanism Type: MDM-5A Optical Pick-up: KMS-260A/J1N ATRAC IC: CXD2654R
Content adapted from: Audio Heritage (Japanese), Minidisc.org
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Additional specifications and references
| Recorder | Recorder |
|---|---|
| Sidecar | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | US/Canada, Europe, Latin America |