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Sony MZ-EH70

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Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MZ-EH70
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
Yes

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Adapted from “Sony MZ-EH70”. 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 MZ-EH70
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2005/11
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD Yes
Radio No
Dimensions 75.6 × 80.1 x 15.0mm
Weight 83g (110g w/ Battery)
ATRAC ver Hi-MD
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Other
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥19 000
-
Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Hi-MD player. Requires dock to charge. Remote RM-MC38EL.

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • VPT Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology; otherwise known as Virtual-Surround)
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • Adjustable playback speed control, range: +100% -50% without pitch change
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

Differences between MZ-EH50 and MZ-EH70:

  • Case construction (EH50 is plastic, EH70 is metal)
  • VPT Acoustic Engine (virtual surround sound)
  • Playback speed control


ATRAC IC: CXD2681


Content adapted from:
Minidisc.org
Sony Press Release
Archived Product Page
Archived Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
av.watch
MDCon's review by Gunner5

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Additional specifications and references
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2681
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan