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Sony MDS-E52

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2025-04-09

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDS-E52
Device type
pro
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Sony MDS-E52”. 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-E52
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1998/08
Device type pro
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 482 x 91 x 285mm
Weight 4.5kg
ATRAC ver 4.5
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100, 120, 230
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs RCA in, XLR in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial
Outputs 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, XLR out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial
Control RS-232 serial

Replaced the MDS-E55. Based on the MDS-JE520 with a "ruggedised drive".

Shipped with the RM-D7M remote.

Controllable over serial port (RS-232) for track titling and remote control.


Content adapted from: User manual, Minidisc.org page

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Atrac Iccxd2654
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