Sony MDS-JE500/MDS-S37
20 bit, ATRAC 4 device. Shipped with RM-D8M remote, but can also use the RM-D10P remote commander. TOC cloning not possible (machine automatically ejects disc when power applied). The JE500 has gold plated input and outp
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Sony MDS-JE510
Features: Essentially the same as an mds-je500 (circuit board, A/D/A chip, ATRAC chip, main ASIC, user manual, feet, all identical). Some units made in Malaysia. European/Japanese unit (see below) adds A-B erase. TOC clo
Sony MDS-JE520
Features: ATRAC1 4.5 (IC: CXD2654R), hybrid pulse DAC, 20 bit delta-sigma ADC, digital recording level control (with fade in and fade out), 6 second time machine recording. Two-line text display on front panel provides i
Sony MDS-JE530
Features: ATRAC1 Type-R (IC: CXD2656R), 24 bit ADC (hybrid pulse) and DAC, digital recording level control (with fade in and fade out), 6 second time machine, Two-line display, pitch control. Control A1-II connectors (S-
Sony MDS-JE580
From Sony's product page: Equipped with ATRAC / ATRAC3 DSP TYPE-S that further improves the playback sound quality in MDLP mode. It is now possible to reproduce even minute sounds that were previously truncated, reducing
Sony MDS-JE630
Very similar to MDS-JE530, but adds PS/2 keyboard connector (for titling), and CD-TEXT capability (via S-link). Tips: (Courtesy Mitch P.) Many useful functions are available through the keyboard interface, e.g.: Use the
Sony MDS-JE640
Features: ATRAC Ver 1.0 Type R, MDLP recording modes, digital and analog record level control, 6-second time-machine recording, mono recording capability, 25-track programming, random and repeat play, pitch control, PS/2
Sony MDS-JE700
Features: ATRAC 4 (IC: CXD2650R, same as mds-je500). Current Pulse DAC. Sampling rate converter. 2 second "time machine" function. A-B erase. Separate L/R recording level controls. R-Core transformer. Available also in b
Sony MDS-JE770
Features: New "E-line" design. New "Group Function" allows for easier managing and organizing of songs on a MiniDisc. Songs can be grouped in up to 99 separate, titleable sets (such as by CD, genre, artist, etc.). Scale
Sony MDS-JE780
Sony netMD Minidisc deck. Supports ATRAC Type-S and group functions. Supports Scale Factor Edit. Has a PS/2 connector on the front to connect a keyboard for proper track/title labeling. There was some variation in digita
Sony MDS-LSA1
MD component of the LISSA FireWire (IEEE1394 / Sony iLink) connected audio system. Only sold as a set (FM/AM tuner built-in amplifier, CD player, MD deck, speaker set) Only has iLink for connection to other LISSA compone
Sony MDS-M9
Sony MDS-M9 - Sold as a component to the Sony DHC-MD7 or Sony DHC-MD9 system, designed to work with the TA-M7 amplifier. It shares a majority of its internals with the MDS-302 The remote that works with that system shoul
Sony MDS-M100
Sony MiniDisc deck. Release date approximate. 14" width matches Sony LBT Series Midi Shelf Systems Records up to 74 minutes stereo Convenient Jog dial for track selection, text entry Wide Bit Stream technology 20-Bit Ana
Sony MDS-MD1
The MD component of the DHC-MD1 system. Since 1993, pixies equipped with MD decks have been called "MD pixies." The first letter of the model number has been changed from MHC (Mini Hi-Fi Component) to DHC from MD pixy. D
Sony MDS-MS77
Only sold as part of the 【DHC-MD77】system. The "DHC-MD77" released this time is the successor to the very popular "DHC-MD7". In addition to the optical input terminal for CD players, the MD deck is equipped with another
Sony MDS-MS919
Sony MDS-MS919. Part of the DHC-MD919 component system. Release date is approximately 1997. To be combined with Bookshelf DHC-MD919 5MD changer and 1MD MD deck that can realize sound recording from MD to MD Equipped with
Sony MDS-MX1
Sony MDS-MX1 - The MD deck component of the CMT-M1 Qbric system. May also be part of the Sony HCD-T1 component system. There is an optional cassette deck (TC-TX1) component as well. Remote: RM-SM1 MD Mechanism Type: MDM-
Sony MDS-MX101
Can only be used with the HCD-101 as a part of the component system CMT-101. HCD-101 = CD player + amp + tuner MDS-MX101 = MD component. TC-TX101 = Cassette Tape component. ATRAC chip: CXD2652AR Model Name Using Similar
Sony MDS-NT1
Sony's first netMD deck. Unlike earlier decks such as the MDS-PC1, this device used netMD instead of a connection kit. netMD was an attempt to standardize PC connections among devices. The MDS-NT1 was launched alongside
Sony MDS-PC1
Full suite of on device controls, and came bundled with an IR remote, the RM-D24M. Note that this is NOT a netMD device. It can connect to a PC using a PC-Link kit (seemingly the PCLK-MD1), and using the MD Editor Softwa
Sony MDS-PC2
Compact deck intended for use with a PC. This device was prior to netMD, so it used the PCLK-MD2 pc-link kit to connect to a PC. Provided driver CD supports both Windows 98 and Windows 2000, unknown if the 64-bit drivers
Sony MDS-PC3
Compact Type-R deck specifically for connecting to a PC. Note that this device is NOT netMD, it uses the PCLK-MN10 PC Link kit to connect. Provided driver CD supports both Windows 98 and Windows 2000, unknown if the 64-b
Sony MDS-S1
Compact deck from Sony's high end "La Scala" midi Component S series, S1 and S2. Powers on with disk insert, and has an audio bus connector to link with other Component S system devices for automatic input and CD Synchro
Sony MDS-S35
The S35 has a 1/4” headphone out and has no AV bus link. Weight is different due to differing power supplies too (seemingly 3.6kg for the 303 and 2.4kg for the S35). Remote: RM-D3M, RM-D4M works too (might have come with
Sony MDS-S38
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. Shipped with RM-D8M remote, also support the RM-D10P
Sony MDS-S39
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. Seemingly an updated MDS-S38. Shipped with RM-D27M re
Sony MDS-S40
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. Seemingly an updated MDS-S39. Shipped with RM-D30M re
Sony MDS-S41
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 / A
Sony MDS-S50
Compact MDLP deck. Came bundled with the RM-D46M remote. Has support for the PCLK-MN10 PC Link kit. Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz D/A converter: Hybrid pulse D / A converter A/D converter: 24bit ΔΣ Frequency characteristic
Sony MDS-S500
A full fledged, though compact, deck capable of connecting to a PC using netMD. Unlike the MDS-NT1, it actually has on-device controls and a display, and comes bundled with the RM-D10P remote (other MD remotes from the s
Sony MDS-S707
According to the service manual, the MDS-S707 is very similar to the MDS-S38. It is also a compact deck like the S38. Most likely the MDS-S707 was mostly sold with a system or as an optional addon to a system while being
Sony MDS-SE9
Part of or an optional part of the CMT-SE9, CMT-SE7 and CMT-SE3 systems. The CMT-SE3 could be purchased for 33,900 yen The CMT-SE3 could be purchased for 33,900 yen (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) The CMT-SE7 could be purchased f
Sony MDS-SP55
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-MD3
Sony MDS-W1
ATRAC 4.5 Double MD deck. This deck is special in that it allows songs to be moved easily between discs in the digital domain (bit-perfect no reprocessing). Note the unit will erase the tracks from the source disc as it
Sony MDX-5N21W
Sony MDX-5N21W. Made for Nissan. Nissan Part#'s: B8197-C9933 ($338.01), B8197-C9932 ($405.61), B8197-C9931, B8197-C9930 Listed with changers, some part#'s may have the ability to store and change multiple MD's. Content a
Sony MDX-5V101P
Sony developed the MDX-5V101P for Volkswagen Japan as an OEM radio for the MKIV Polo released in 1998-1999. VW Part#: 6N0-035-182A. Shares a lot in common with the MDX-5V101R. Despite the overwhelming similarities VW cla
Sony MDX-5V101R
Sony developed the MDX-5V101R for Volkswagen Japan as an OEM radio for the MKIV Passat/Jetta/Golf released in 1998-1999. Shares a lot in common with the MDX-5V101P The unit turns on and off by depressing the volume knob.
Sony MDX-40
4 MD changer for auto. Uses a 4 MD magazine (XA-4) that it shares with the MDX-400. There is an MDX-40RF version that looks identical. Has a switch that needs to be set just for operation with the MDX-U1, otherwise it ne
Sony MDX-60
First MiniDisc Changer by Sony. Functions: 6 MD Direct-in system EX-Change function (Swapping disc A while disc B is playing) Fast Changing (Continuous play) 1-Bit D/A converter 10 second shock resistant memory Bus contr
Sony MDX-61
Follow up to the Sony MDX-60 Golden version of the MDX-61: Sony MDX-61G Functions: 6 MD Direct-in system EX-Change function (Swapping disc A while disc B is playing) Fast Changing (Continuous play) 1-Bit D/A converter 10