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Sony MDS-SP55

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-06-30

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDS-SP55
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.

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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-SP55”. 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 MDS-SP55
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2000/01
Device type deck
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 202 × 101 × 298 mm (Integrated system size): W 734 x H 280.5 x D 280mm
Weight 1.7kg (total) 16.8kg
ATRAC ver 4.5
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control Not recorded

Part of the Sony JMD-77 component system. Possibly sold with other systems of the time.

  • TA-SP55 - Amp
  • MDS-SP55 - MD component
  • CDP-SP55 - CD Component
  • ST-SP55 - FM / AM Tuner
  • TC-TX33 - Cassette Deck

Remote control: RM-MD313 / RM-SSP55

Mechanism Type MDM-5A
Optical Pick-up Type KMS-260B/S1NP
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism MDS-JE330MD

Uses CXD2654R (ATRAC IO) and CXA2523AR (rf amp)

Content adapted from: all-specs.net PC.Watch.impress.co.jp Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Manuals

MDS-SP55 User Manual

MDS-SP55 Service Manual

Installation Instructions

Repair

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
RecorderRecorder
ScmsYes
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
SidecarNo
Voltage100
ExportNo
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan