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Sony MDS-E55

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-02-24

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDS-E55
Device type
pro
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.

Manuals & documentation

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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-E55”. 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-E55
Manufacturer Sony
Released Not recorded
Device type pro
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 482 x 91 x 286mm
Weight 3.5kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 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 RCA out, XLR out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial
Control Remote (Sony)

Rack mountable professional unit. Came with RM-D8M remote.

Replaced by the mds-e52.

Was shown as a prototype named the SRP-MP1, it was never released in this form.


Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Japanese Page on Rebuild, wikizic for image.

Manuals

MDS-E55 Operating Instructions: mdse55_om_sony_en_text.pdf

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
Manual
RegionJapan