MiniDisc Bookshelf Systems

Features:

• ATRAC DSP Type-S.
• 4X CD->MD dubbing. Simultaneous CD->MD->Cassette (realtime) dubbing. 1-track recording. Syncho-recording.
• No mono recording.
• Scale-Factor edit.
• Recording-time remaining display.
• Random, repeat, and 25 track program play modes.
• Titling while recording possible.
• "Direct play function" will start unit when PLAY button is pressed in power-off state.
• Daily, weekly recording timer (radio/aux). Daily, weekly play timer. Sleep timer (10-100 minutes, 10 min step).
• "i-Bass" information age-ready bass boost function.
• IR remote.
• Available in silver, white, black and wood finish.

Links:

• Aiwa page (Japan)
• Aiwa spech sheet (Japanese)
• AV Watch (Japan)
• Minidisc T-Station

Specs: 20W x 2

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Features:

• NetMD bookshelf system with 32X download speed (LP4 mode)
• 4X CD->MD copying (SP & LP modes)
• CD and MD slot exposed by motorized front panel, activated by a "touch sensor" button
• Unit appears to be nearly (if not exactly) a clone of the Sony LAM-Z10.

Links:

• Sony/Aiwa Japan
• AVWatch Japan

Include Accessories: SonicStage 1.5 CD-ROM, USB cable, remote control

Specs: Amp: 2W+2W (JEITA)

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Features:

• MDLP support.
• Double MD drives can be used for extended length recording and playback, as well as various editing functions.
• 2X CD->MD copying.
• One track and synchro record modes.
• Remaining recording time display.
• 2X high speed playback mode.
• Scale Factor edit
• Opening/Closing type control panel
• Titling IR remote (can title while recording is underway)
• Not NetMD, yet AVWatch mentions USB input, indicating support for realtime audio transfer from PC or possibly simply playback of PC audio through unit's amp and speakers.
• Randon/Repeat/25 Track program play modes for CD/MD.
• No indication that MD->MD copying is possible (how in their right minds can they leave that off a double drive system!?)

Links:

• Aiwa Japan
• Aiwa/Sony Japan
• AVWatch Japan

Specs: Amp: 20W+20W

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Features: MDLP/Group function compatible. Tone control (bass/middle/treble), direct play function starts MD, CD, or radio operation at the touch of a button, 3-way timer (record, playback, sleep), CD-R/RW playback.

Links: Aiwa's official English page for the XR-FD3. Aiwa also sells the same main unit paird with a simpler pair of speakers, re-named the XR-FD1.

Specs: 25W+25W output. 100VAC. FM frequency range 76-108 MHz (TV channels 1-3).

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Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. 2X CD-to-MD dubbing speed, simultaneous CD-to-MD and CD-to-Cassette recording, multi-jog dial, titles can be entered while recording, double-speed playback function, 12 different colors may be chosen for the LCD (each audio source may also have its own color selected), unit is available in white, pink, and black.

Links:

• Aiwa's official English page for the LCX-MD250.
• Aiwa's Japanese page for the unit, with a Java pop-up that displays the different color LCD choices.

Specs: 7W x 2 output. 10cm full-range speaker. 100VAC, World-band FM frequency range (76MHz - 108MHz).

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. QSurround, three LCD display colors (purple, blue, orange), 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, wooden speaker construction, three-way timer (record, playback, sleep), jog dial for changing settings and MD titling,

Links: Aiwa's official English page for the XR-MD310.

Specs: 15W + 15W output, world-band radio (76-108MHz), 100VAC.

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Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP, 2X CD-to-MD dubbing speed, QSurround, jog dial for easy entering of MD track titles, simultaneous recording of CD to both MD and cassette, CD-RW playback support. Unique rotating control panel allows access to (1) basic operational panel, (2) "acrylic?" panel, and (3) edit panel.

Links: Aiwa's official English page for the XR-MD520.

Specs: 30W + 30W output, world-band radio (76-108MHz), 100VAC

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Features: 3 CD, 1 MD, dual cassette mini system. One-touch recording feature, 2X dubbing, random record feature that records CD tracks in a random order, can title MDs with the remote, simultaneous recording to MD and cassette,

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit.

Specs: 15W+15W amplifier, 100VAC, world-band FM radio (FM 76-108 MHz),

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Features: double-speed MD playback, worldband FM tuner and 3 settable colors of LCD illumination, available in blue, orange, or purple.

Links: Aiwa's English announcement for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 14W output, 10cm speakers, will play CD-R/RW discs.

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Features: Motorized operation drawer. Mono recording, optional double speed playback. 3 position equilizer (rock/pop/jazz), Super T-Bass (3 position). Subwoofer output.

Links: Aiwa's English summary page for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 16 Watts per channel.

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Features: Multi-jog input capability, double speed playback, 3 preset equalizer settings, bass boost.

Links: Aiwa's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 30W + 30W.

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Features: 3-CD, 5-MD, 1 cassette bookshelf system. Multi-amplifier system (110W), QSurround sound feature, direct digital recording from CD to MD, can input titles while recording.

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: Sampling rate converter input: 32/44.1/48 (kHz), FM 76-108 MHz (TV channels 1-3), AM 531-1602 kHz, 40W + 40W, Built-in subwoofer, 4-way system (magnetically shielded, EIAJ II), 20cm subwoofer, 12 woofer, 6cm tweeter, 2cm super tweeter, 100VAC.

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Features: CD player, MD player, radio. Virtual Stereo QSurround, pro-sound BBE, sampling rate converter for digital recording from BS/CS digital broadcasts and DAT, Music genre position switch (rock, pop, jazz), all standard MD-editing functions.

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit.

Specs: 15W+15W output (1 kHz, 6 ohms, 10%, EIAJ), FM 76-108 MHz (TV 1-3 ch), AM 531-1602 kHz, 100VAC, Two-way bass reflex (magnetically shielded, EIAJ II), 10cm woofer, 2.2cm tweeter.

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Features: 3-MD changer, 3-CD changer, single cassette deck, tuner. Single hit recording function, MD/cassette simultaneous REC key can record from CD to both MD and cassette at the same time, Weekly timer recording for three programs, Double-speed playback function, Flexible CD/MD playback: program, random (all/one CDs or MDs), repeat (all/one CD or MDs/one track)

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit.

Specs: 60W high-power amplifier (30W+30W), FM 76-108 Mhz, 13cm woofer, 6cm tweeter, power source 100VAC.

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Features: Mini Disc (MD) deck, CD player, cassette deck, and tuner. 60W amplifier, BBE sound processing system, Direct recording (all programs/one program) from CD to MD, Simultaneous recording from CD to MD and cassette tape, Full MD/cassette editing functions, Monaural extended recording mode, Double-speed playback function, Multi jog dial, 30-track program playback/random playback.

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit.

Specs: Frequency range: FM 76-108 Mhz (TV 1-3 ch), AM 531-1602 kHz, 30W+30W (1 kHz, 6 ohms, 10%, EIAJ), MD deck F characteristics: 20 - 20,000 Hz +0.2, -1.5dB, Sampling rate converter input: 32/44.1/48 (kHz), Power consumption: 65W.

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Features: 5 MD and 3 CD changer.

Links: Aiwa's Japanese page for the unit. Aiwa's English summary page for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 60 watts per channel.

Mis-features: A user has detailed the unit's shortcomings.

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Features: AM/FM/3CD/1MD/dual well auto reverse cassette in one unit. 32 station presets.

Links: Aiwa's English page for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 30watts per channel. ATRAC chip: CXD 2652 AR

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Features: First MD bookshelf system available in North America. MD/3-CD changer/2-Cassette ``basic'' bookshelf system. High speed (2x) MD playback mode. Mono recording. 3CD changer is convenient for editing to MD. ``Music genre position.'' Jog dial. Auto vocal fader/mic mixing function. ``AI/program edit''. Diary and sleep timer functions. Double cassette deck (playback 1 way + playback 1 way). Bass boost. Amp: 60 watts

Problems: A user notes problems playing certain discs in the unit.

Links: Aiwa's Japanese page for this unit. Best Buy's page for this unit. Tom Kroh contributes comments on the Aiwa XR-H3MD system. Scans of French adverts for the Aiwa H3 and H6 systems.

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Features: Alarm /sleep timer, Flexible editing/recording among CDs, MDs, or cassettes, Single hit recording function automatically records one track from a selected CD (up to 3), onto an MD, Direct REC key for easy recording, Three CDs to three MDs, 2X quick playback for efficient listening, built-in subwoofer speaker system, Easy character input with jog dial on the main unit and remote control, Monaural extended recording mode,.

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit.

Specs: High-powered 110W amplifier, FM 76-108 Mhz (TV 1-3 ch), AM 531-1602 kHz, 50 - 15,000 Hz (normal), Speakers (Low freq.: 6 ohms, high freq.: 6 ohms), surround speakers (8-16 ohms), phones, CD digital out.

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Features: Unique rotating control panel, virtual stereo QSURROUND, two different speaker grill colors, full MD recording and editing capability, 2X MD playback speed, variety of automatic track marking features, compatible with CD-R/RW discs.

Links: Aiwa's English page for this unit. The T-Station also has further information on this unit.

Specs: 60WE amplifier, world-band FM radio.

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Features: MDLP bookshelf system with 3 CD changer, 2 MD drives (one is read/write, the other read-only) and tuner. Many copying functions: 2X CD->MD, "PICK REC" (select tracks to copy while listening), MD->MD. Tuner and other inputs can be listened to while CD or MD copy is in progress. Timer recording

Variants: D-XS11 unit has a single MD drive

Links:

• Denon's page for the unit (mech. trans. pages 1 2)
• Minidisc T-Station coverage.

Specs: FM band: 76-108MHz, AM: 522-1629kHz. Amp: 20W+20W (6 ohm, EIAJ), Speakers: 6 ohms.

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Features: MDLP capable. World-band FM tuner. 2X CD->MD dubbing. Motorized CD door. 6 equalizer settings.

Variants: Denon US model D-A03 does not incorporate MD component. See e.g. the Crutchfield page for the US model.

Links:

• Denon Japanese page for the unit.
• Minidisco page for unit
• AVLand (UK) page for the D-A03 CD/MD bookshelf system.
• Minidisc T-Station page for the unit.

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Features: CD/MD, MDLP compatible. Motorized CD door, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, simulated surround sound, bass boost, timer function.

Links: Denon's Japanese press release announcing the D-M05.

Specs: 20W x 2 speaker output. 1.5cm tweeter, 10cm woofer. World-band FM frequency range (76MHz - 108MHz). AC100V.

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Features: Connectable to the Denon DMD-M10 for MD capability. 3 disc auto CD changer, RDS Radio Data System, AM/FM stereo tuner, Super Dynamic Bass, 4 mode Preset EQ, Clock timer, Mission MS-5 two way bookshelf speakers with high compliance woofer, tuned port enclosure, soft dome tweeter.

Links: Denon's rather sparse page for this unit. Denon's Japanese website has further information (in English) plus a downloadable PDF file outlining the features of this unit.

Specs: 30W+30W output (at 6 ohms). 8 times oversampling digital filter.

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Features: Connectable to the Denon DMD-M10 for MD capability. "Super Dynamic Bass" enhancer, 4-mode preset EQ (Rock/Pops/Classical/Flat), 40-station preset memory, RDS (radio data system) function, auto preset memory, everyday/once/sleeper/timer 24-hour clock, programmable and random play, two-way bass-reflex system.

Links: D-M3 etown.com has a review of this unit. AudioReview.com also has several user reviews. Epinions.com has several user reviews of this unit.

Specs: 20 watts per channel (into 6 ohms), driver complement: 4-inchfabric cone mid/bass driver; 1-inch fabric dome tweeter, 8x oversampling digital filter.

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. Hitachi's first MD unit release. Full MD editing features, program/random/repeat playback modes, four-mode preset equalizer.

Links: A Hitachi Japanese press release covers the AX-F100.

Specs: 30W+30W speaker output.

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User Manual: CA-MD70

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User Manual: CA-MXS5RMD

Features: CD/MD/Tuner. 4X CD->MD recording speed (only 2X if using MDLP modes). Supports MD Group function. "DD Speaker" system (supposedly) increases the ideal listening position for the user. Vibrations are suppressed to the unit via a vibration dampening pad and the design of the ribbed frame structure of the housing. Extra bass provided by the accompanying subwoofer. Easy connection to a PC via front-mounted USB interface (Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 compatible). 5-stage treble and bass adjusts, also digital record level adjust. Child-lock feature, digital record level control.

Links: JVC's official Japanese page for the NX-MD1000. JVC also has a simpler version of this system with a more basic set of speakers, the NX-MD1.

Specs: 20W + 20W amplifier, AC100V. 10.5cm woofer, 2cm tweeter. 17cm subwoofer. World band FM section.

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Features: 3CD/1MD. MDLP support. Double-speed CD-to-MD recording, LCD display with 8 preset and 2 user-settable colours out of 24 for backlight, Selectable positive/negative LCD, Display dimmer and contrast control, Multi-function joystick, Active Bass Extension (on/off), Live Surround, S.E.A. electronic equalisations, RDS tuner, 32-track programme/random/repeat play (CD/MD), 5-mode MD edit, MD title reserve function, 1st track rec/CD synchro recording, Sampling rate converter, Remote control with MD title input.

Specs: 25W+25W maximum output. 2-way, 2-speaker, bass-reflex design: 13.5cm cone woofer and 5cm cone tweeter.

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User Manual: MX-S6MDR

Features: First MDLP compact bookshelf system. Incorporates CD/MD/Cassette/AM/FM. Simultaneous CD recording to MD and tape possible. High speed (2x) CD->MD dubbing with SCMS and HCMS copy prohibition. AM/FM Tuner With RDS EON, Remote Control, Analog Recording Sync, Variable Colour Illuminated Motorised Sliding Fascia.

Variants: JVC-UXA70MDR available in UK apparently does not include cassette deck.

Links: JVC's Japanese page for the unit.

Specs: World-band [76.0 MHz-108.0 MHz] FM tuner. Audio input sensitivity/impedance (@1khz) 400mv/48k-ohm, Audio output level/impedance (@1khz) 260mv/5.8 k-ohm, Seaker terminals 4-16 ohm, Amp: EIAJ: 30W, UK: 44 watts @ 4 ohm (max), 40 watts @ 4 ohm (10% thd)

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User Manual: UX-A70MD

Features: First MDLP bookshelf system. 3 CD changer with independent trays. High speed CD->MD copying. Selectable display colors.

Links: JVC's Japanese page for the unit.

Specs: World band FM tuner. Amp: 50 W (into 6 ohms, EIAJ).

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Features: CD rec-start button. MD section: 1 bit DAC and ADC. Titling possible during recording or playback. Sampling rate converter. CD section: 3 CD player (with independent drawers). 1 bit DAC. Both CD and MD: Program (up to 32 tracks), smart random, and repeat play modes. 15 track program chart. Full function keyboard remote for titling. Programmable timer (Daily/Record/Sleep). JVC Compu-link system for inter-component communications and control.

Links: JVC's EX-MD90 page.

Specs: Amp: 20 watts per channel.

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Features: 3 CD Changer, 1 MD Recorder. Active Bass Extension, 5 preset and 1 manual equalization, 3 mode SUPER Live Surround, COMPU LINK COMPU PLAY, Optical digital MD Title Reserve function input, Digital synthesizer tuner, 30 station memory (15 AM, 15 FM), 3 way speaker system.

Links: JVC's page for this unit.

Specs: Power output: 50 watts per channel, 1-bit D/A converter.

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User Manual: MX-MD70

Features: 1 bit ADC and DAC. 20 step Program/random/repeat play modes. 15 track program chart. CD synchro start recording. Sampling rate converter. Motor-driven volume control. 15 AM and 15 FM station memory with Auto Preset. Clock/Timer with 20-minute back-up and "Snooze" function.

Links: JVC's FD-MD9000 page. AudioFile does a review of the UX-MD9000R (nearly identical to the FD-MD9000).

Notes: One user praises the bass response of the UX-MD9000R:

I just tested JVC UX-MD9000R, for a neighbor... Its a incredible tiny bookshelf unit, with diminutive (even smaller) speakers... I had to admit that I was in first hand testing Sony 333 one more time, but I want to give very good advice, so I also listen carefully on all others (six units from JVC, Sharp and Sony) including Sony's slim line "boombox" who have almost NO bass, at all... I couldn't believe my eyes, when the miniature JVC had the deepest and clearest bass (!!) of them all and they didn't sound any "boxy" either - even if you cant play loud, with this black masterpiece... You can actually only play with very modest volume, if you want the full register - but then it play the DEEP church organ, on my test MD clear and better than anyone else, so the single element pump about a centimeter... A single element, also means great definition and to my second surprise, clear airy treble! But the machine cost $700 here, so something is bad and the remote is plain ugly... Other vice, I love the look, with the shiny black speakers - - even if the ergonomics stinks, with no volume knob and all controls on the top. Check it out, if you never need to play loud!! - Blomberg (vd) Mystre KB

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User Manual: FS-MD9000

Features: 2 MD, 3 CD changer. 2X CD to MD dubbing speed. Auxiliary synchronized recording,

Links: JVC's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 40W + 40W.

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Features:

• Non-MDLP
• MD->MD dubbing (analog, realtime)
• 3 CD Changer
• 3+1 MD Changer, allows continuous stereo recording (of radio programs, etc) on up to 3 MDs (240m)
• Active Bass Extension
• 5 preset and 1 manual equalization
• 3 mode SUPER Live Surround
• COMPU LINK COMPU PLAY
• Optical digital MD Title Reserve function input
• Digital synthesizer tuner
• 30 station memory (15 AM, 15 FM)
• 3 way speaker system.
• Timer modes: daily/record/sleep.
• Flourescent display
• Full function remote.
• World band FM Tuner: 87.5 - 108.0MHz

Links: JVC's page for this unit.

Specs: Power output: 50 watts per channel, 1-bit D/A converter.

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User Manual: MX-WMD90

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User Manual: CA-MD9

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User Manual: CA-WMD90

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User Manual: CA-MXS6

Features: CD/MD/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, CD-TEXT support, 40-station radio presets, auto-power-save function, programmable timers, bass/treble control, backlit main display with dimmer, stainless steel finish, FM/AM with RDS.

Links: Kenwood's official English page for the HM-782MD. Kenwood UK's Flash-intensive page for the HM-782MD (follow: Products->Home entertainment->Micro Systems).

Specs: 20W x 2 output, 2cm tweeters with 10cm woofers.

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Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, CD-TEXT support, 40-station radio presets, auto-power-save function, programmable timers, bass/treble control, backlit main display with dimmer, FM/AM with RDS.

Links: Kenwood's official English page for the HM-382MD. Kenwood UK's Flash-intensive page for the HM-382MD (follow: Products->Home entertainment->Micro Systems).

Specs: 20W x 2 output, 2cm tweeters with 10cm woofers.

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User Manual: HM-382MD

Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. One-touch CD-to-MD recording, Bass Boost, self-hiding revolving faceplate, one-touch timer, sleep timer, auto power save.

Links: Kenwood USA's official page for the HM-381MD.

Specs: 10Wx2, 2" tweeter, 4" woofer.

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User Manual: HM-381MD

Features: CD/MD/tuner. MDLP, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, speaker fronts manufactured out of maple for improved sound quality, tone control, timer function, CD Text display, program play, One-Touch edit record,

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the BR-2001. The T-Station has information on both the Kenwood BR-2001 and the IT-2001.

Specs: 30W output, 1.9cm tweeter, 10cm woofer, 76-90MHz FM frequency range, AC100V.

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Features: First mini system with CD, CD-RW, and MD drives in the same unit. MDLP capable, CD TEXT display, station broadcase name display support, timer, MD mono recording mode.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for the SH-7CDR. Kenwood's official Japanese page for the SH-7CDR.

Specs: 20Wx2 power output. FM frequency range 76-90MHz. Low power consumption standby of .25W.

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Features: CD and MD drives, AM/FM radio. MDLP capable, One Touch Edit 2X recording feature, CD TEXT display,

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for the SH-5MD.

Specs: 20Wx2 power output. FM frequency range 76-90MHz. Low power consumption standby of .25W.

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Features: An upgrade of their SG-3MD mini-system; includes 2X CD->MD dubbing (single track dubbing is still 1X however, and HCMS [high-speed copy management system] prevents a second high speed copy of the same CD within a 74 minute period), CD-TEXT support, One-Touch edit functions, brightness adjustment for LCD display, available in gray, white, blue, or orange.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 20W+20W 10cm main speaker, 2.5cm tweeter.

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Features: One 3CD changer and two 3MD changers allow 3MD to 3MD dubbing, 3CD to 3MD dubbing, plus unusual "twin dubbing" copying one CD to two MDs simultaneously. In MD to MD dubbing, titles are copied as well. Seamless recording from tuner to 6MDs for 7h20m stereo or 14h40m mono. 4 color GUI based editing display. Kanji titling possible with optional CT-H90 Cybertitler.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese info for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 70W+70W (EIAJ 6 Ohms), CD: 1 bit D/A, S/N > 96dB. World tuner: FM: 76-108MHz, AM: 531-1629kHz

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Features: Allora series.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

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Features: Avino series.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

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User Manual: XD-980MD

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User Manual: XD-9581MD

Features: MD Player/Recorder (ATRAC 4.0, 1-bit Digital/Analog Converter, Editing functions (add, move, erase, divide, combine, etc.), Disc/track titling, 32-track programmable play). 3 CD Changer (Drawerload, 2-disc play exchange, 32-track programmable play, Random/repeat play (individual and all discs), 1-bit Digital/Analog Converter, Digital Filter with 8-times oversampling). Cassette Deck (Direct Program Search (DPSS), Dolby B noise reduction, Auto-reverse, 2 heads (playback/record, erase), Digital counter). Tuner (Auto preset programming, Automatic and manual tuning, Quartz Phase Locked Loop (PLL) syntheszied digital tuning, 40 presets). Amplifier (150 watts total output (75w + 75w), 2 channels). Speakers (3-way, magnetically shielded, ported, 6" woofer, 2" tweeter, 1" supertweeter, Removable grille). Other features: Sampling Rate Converter, 3-band equalizer (high, middle, low), 4 presets (3 pre-programmed, 1 manual), Extra Bass boost, Natural Bass, AUX input level control, One touch MD/cassette synchronized recording, Surround sound (3D), Spectrum analyzer display, Clock, timer, Smart Menu control, Multifunction jog dials (volume control, MD disc/track titling, etc.), Remote control.

Links: Kenwood page for the unit.

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User Manual: XD-981MD

Features: 1 CD, 1 MD, 1 cassette. Avino series.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 24 bit Fine D.R.I.V.E CD decoder and 20 Rec D.R.I.V.E MD recorder. 20W x 20W output.

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User Manual: HM-383MD

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User Manual: XD-9580MD

Features: "Avino" series. MD, CD, cassette, radio. Unique rotatable illuminated display can be hidden if desired, One-Touch-Edit, can record to MD and cassette simultaneously, timer function, tone quality adjustment (EX.BASS/LOUD/TONE CONTROL), CD-TEXT capable, available in four different colors.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

Specs: Two high pitched sound quality in-line speakers (2.5cm and 10cm).

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Features: Includes 2 MD drives and 6 CD changer. ATRAC 4.0, 20 bit D/A and A/D. On touch MD to MD copying, in analog, with titles copied simultaneously. One CD can be copied to two MDs simultaneously. Can record from CD to one MD drive while simultaneously recording from tuner or aux input to the other MD drive. Relay recording can record one whole MD then continue recording on the MD in the other drive. Kanji titling and display. Kenwood's D.R.I.V.E. circuitry. Japanese domestic tuner (76MHz to 90MHz). Optional cyber titler keyboard, plugs into unit and also prints labels. Sampling rate converter. New "quick move" and "quick erase" editing functions allow you to select an entire set of tracks to be moved to a new spot, or erased. ``New Preview'' function (?).

Links: Summary information in English, Kenwood's Japanese announcement of the unit.

Specs: ATRAC 4.0, 20 bit D/A and A/D. S/N > 92dB, D/A: 1 bit/128fs

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Features: Optional MD component for Nakamichi CMS-5 mini-compo system. One touch CD to MD transfer (when coupled to CMS-5 system).

Specs: 5Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB, THD < 0.03%

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Features:

• MDLP capable
• 2X CD->MD dubbing
• Auto max digital recording level setting via peak search function.
• 7-band equalizer
• Digital recording level control
• Titling remote
• 30 tuner presets
• 2-way bass reflex speakers

Links:

• Okyo Japan
• Onkyo HK (English)

Specs: Amp: 18W+18W into 4 ohms (EIAJ), World band FM section, 12cm woofer, 2.5cm soft dome tweeter

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Features:

• MDLP support
• 2X CD->MD dubbing
• Auto max digital recording level setting via peak search function.
• Two dubbing modes: "Fade" automatically fades out recording when it runs off end of recording media (MD, optional cassette), "Album" automatically deletes partial track recordings.
• Builtin synchro-start recording function plus optional Onkyo UE-205 USB adapter allows easy (albeit realtime) downloading from PC
• 7-band equalizer
• Digital recording level control
• Titling remote
• 30 tuner presets
• 2-way bass reflex speakers
• Continuous CD/MD/CD/.. repeating playback function
• Timer recording, wakeup, sleep function
• Provisions for handling 5.1ch sound

Links:

• Onkyo Japan

Specs: World-band FM section, Amp: 25W+25W into 4 ohms (EIAJ), 2-way bass reflex speakers, 2.5cm soft-dome tweeter, 12cm woofer, 7khz crossover.

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Features:

• MDLP support
• 2X CD->MD dubbing
• Auto max digital recording level setting via peak search function.
• Two dubbing modes: "Fade" automatically fades out recording when it runs off end of recording media (MD, optional cassette), "Album" automatically deletes partial track recordings.
• Builtin synchro-start recording function plus optional Onkyo UE-205 USB adapter allows easy (albeit realtime) downloading from PC.
• 7-band equalizer
• Digital recording level control
• Titling remote
• 30 tuner presets
• 2-way bass reflex speakers
• Continuous CD/MD/CD/.. repeating playback function
• Timer recording, wakeup, sleep function.

Links:

• Onkyo Japan
• Onkyo HK

Specs: World-band FM section, Amp: 20W+20W into 4 ohms (JEITA), 2-way bass reflex speakers, 2.5cm soft-dome tweeter, 12cm woofer, 7khz crossover.

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Features:

• MDLP support
• 2X CD->MD dubbing
• Auto max digital recording level setting via peak search function.
• Two dubbing modes: "Fade" automatically fades out recording when it runs off end of recording media (MD, optional cassette), "Album" automatically deletes partial track recordings.
• Builtin synchro-start recording function plus optional Onkyo UE-205 USB adapter allows easy (albeit realtime) downloading from PC
• 7-band equalizer
• Digital recording level control
• Titling remote
• 30 tuner presets
• 2-way bass reflex speakers
• Continuous CD/MD/CD/.. repeating playback function
• Timer recording, wakeup, sleep function
• Provisions for handling 5.1ch sound

Links:

• Onkyo Japan

Specs: World-band FM section, Amp: 26W+26W into 4 ohms (JEITA), 2-way bass reflex speakers, 2.5cm soft-dome tweeter, 12cm woofer, 7khz crossover.

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Features: Built-in sampling rate converter, new "Dub-It" feature, Signal-synchro recording, Edit functions (combine/divide/move/erase), 5 Repeat modes, 25-Track programming, High-speed single-bit D/A converter, 30 FM presets, 5-Mode timer, Headphone miniplug

Links: Onkyo China's webpage for this unit.

Specs: 25 W/ch, at 4 ohms, S/N ratio: 73dB (FM mono), 12cm bio-hybrid cone woofer, 2.5cm soft-dome tweeter, Max. input power:70W, Frequency response: 55Hz-35kHz

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Features: AM/FM/CD/NetMD bookshelf system. 4X CD->MD dubbing. Group function. Includes "BeatJam" software for NetMD downloading and track management. Couples with Panasonic "MD Network" components for label printing and [analog] audio copying. Includes speakers and subwoofer.

Nomenclature: SC-SV1 refers to the entire system, SA-SV1 is the main unit.

Links:

• Panasonic press release.
• Minidisc T-Station coverage.
• Photo Gallery (MDMan.net Korea)

Specs: Amp: 5W+5W, Subwoofer out: 16W, FM band: 70-90MHz, AM: 522-1629KHz (9kHz step)

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User Manual: J

Features: MD/CD/Cassette/Radio. MDLP/Group function compatible, capable of up to 4X speed recording from CD to MD (not possible in all modes of recording). MD/Tape synchronous recording capability.

Links: Panasonic's Japanese page for the SC-PM37MD. The T-Station has further information on the SC-PM37MD.

Specs: 18W+18W output, 76-90Mhz FM frequency range. 10cm, 8cm speaker woofer sizes. AC100V.

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User Manuals: SC-PM37MD, J

Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown. 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, super-woofer speaker system with advanced bi-amp configuration, RDS tuner, four preset equalizer settings, feather touch auto-reverse cassette, Panasonic MD Network compatible. Available in red, blue, green, purple, and silver.

Links: Panasonic's official Japanese page for the SC-PM35MD. Panasonic UK's official page for the SC-PM35MD.

Specs: 18W x 2 output, RMS.

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown. MD title keyboard remote control with LCD, Panasonic MD Network compatible, low power consumption standby mode.

Links: A Panasonic Japanese press release covers the SC-PM65MD. Panasonic UK's official page for the SC-PM65MD.

Specs: 20W x 2 output.

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User Manual: J

Features: 3CD/1MD/Tuner. MDLP compatible. 2X CD-to-MD dubbing speed, program/random/repeat modes, bass boost, timer record function, auto power-off function,

Links: Panasonic's official Japanese page for the SC-PM60MD. Panasonic's Japanese press release announcing the SC-PM60MD.

Specs: 25W x 2 output, single full-range woofer. AC100V, world-band FM frequency range (76MHz - 108MHz).

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Features: MD/CD/Cassette/Radio. Not MDLP capable, can record to MD and cassette at the same time, "MD Network" support, remote has character layout similar to portable telephones, allowing full remote titling of MD tracks.

Links: Panasonic's UK page for this unit. Panasonic's Japanese page for the SC-PM30MD. Panasonic's Polish page for the SC-PM30MD.

Specs: 20W per channel output.

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User Manual: J

Features: CD, MD mini bookshelf system. Supports CD-TEXT and title transfer to MD. Bass boost, MD Network connection (for Panasonic MD portable units).

Links: Panasonic's Japanese page for this unit. The T-station has English coverage for this unit.

Specs: 40 watts maximum output, uses 24-bit HDES (High Density Encoding System) ATRAC version.

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Features: 5-CD, 5-MD 4 piece mini-system with slim speakers and "MD Network" for connection to portable.

Links: Panasonic's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

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Features: 5CD+5MD mini-system, CD-TEXT to MD title dubbing and "MD Network" for connection to portable.

Links: Panasonic's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: System uses 24 bit H.D.E.S [High Density Encoding System] ATRAC version. 30W max output.

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User Manual: J

Features: 5-CD, 1-MD, 1 Cassette. "MD Network" connection to portable MD.

Links: Panasonic's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

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Features: Can change Alphabetic CD-Text information to Katakana for titling the MD. Blue panel illumination.

Links: Panasonic's Japanese page for the unit.

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Features: 4-step bass/treble control,

Links: Pioneer Europe's English page for this unit. Globe-Mart.com has this unit available for purchase.

Specs: 100W per channel output, 17cm woofer, 6.6cm midrange, 2cm tweeter.

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Features: CD Synchro recording. 24-track programming. Random play/2 mode remote. Sampling rate converter.

Links: Pioneer Europe's page for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 110 watts.

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Features: MD features: Cut-in/A-B Combine/UNDO/Auto Fade-In/A.S.E.S. (Auto Synchro Editing System), Long Time Recording.
(The following taken from the Pioneer page)

1. Two Individual CD players. The individual CD players provide a pitch and speed playback within a range of +/- 10 percent compared to regular CD playback.
2. Separate Digital Remix Control Mixer. The separate Digital Remix Control Mixer will allow full control of music mixing with the two individual CD players. Each feature is as follows.
   1. Cross Fader. The Cross Fader will allow one to go back and forth between the two CD players to allow smooth cut-ins and music connections.
   2. Tempo Control. A DJ-standard long-stroke slide controls pitch and speed within a range of +/- 10 percent.
   3. Auto BPM Counter. The Beat-Per-Minute Counter measures the BPM of vertically all kinds of dance music, enabling you to check the tempo at a glance.
   4. Master Tempo. The Master Tempo control locks in the music's pitch even when the tempo is changed. One can speed up or slow the beat with no change in vocal and instrument tone.
   5. Easy Cue Point Correction. Correction of the cue point is fast and accurate. A turn of the large quick-response Jog Dial allows one to make a frame-to-frame (1/75 sec.) search of the CD for the exact cue point you want.
   6. Loop Function. Any phrase of the CD can be sampled and seamlessly looped as many times as desired.
   7. Sound Affect Control. Seven types of sound effects (see No.3 ) and can be controlled on command.
3. Remix Effecter(Sound Effect & DJ Equalizer). The Remix Effecter will allow, digitally reproduced sound effections to decorate one's music and also allowing simple corrections, emphasis or even elimination of different sound characteristics. Each sound effect and features are as follows.
   1. Sound Effects
      • Delay - a single repeat can be overlaid over the track
      • Echo - repeating overlaying beats can be overlaid over the track
      • Auto Pan - the left-right balance can be changed.
      • Flanger - synthesizer tones can be produced.
      • Pitch Shifter - +/- 40 percent of sound alternation can be produced
      • Old Record - sound reproduction can be made at an "Old Record" tone
      • Sampler - equipped with a maximum of 2.8 sec. sampling memory
   2. Auto-Beat Effect. The seven types of Sound Effects will be automatically linked to the tempo and rhythm.
   3. 3-Band Equalizer. The tone can be adjusted to your optimum level to set your favorite beat in low,mid,or high range ( from +6db to -18db ).
   4. Other Features
      1. Headphone Output. Monitoring each CD player and it's overlaid sound will be allowed by headphone.
      2. Fader Start Play. By shifting the Cross Fader towards the CD player set to be used next, the CD player will automatically override the Pause control and start the music to allow a smooth music connection.

Links: Pioneer product announcement in English

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Features: Pioneer's "Happy Tune" MD ("HMD") System. CD/MD "Source-In-Play" (CD/MD software will be automatically playback when inserted), CD/FM/AM/AUX/MD Mix-Playback, 3-Mode Timer (wake-up/Record/Sleep), Synchro Recording, Variety of Editing Functions (move/erase/all erase/divide/combine), Track Title Input (Japanese Katakana figures/alphabets/numbers/symbols), 32 Step Programmed Playback, Random & Repeat Playback.

Links: Pioneer's Japanese page for this unit.

Specs: Energy saving power consumption of 3W at standby, Full Range 10cm Cone type speakers, Amplifier Max. Power Output: 5W + 5W, FM Tuner Frequency Response: 76.0MHz - 108.0MHz, Power Requirements: AC100V (50/60Hz), MD Recorder Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz.

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Features: 3 CD player, 1 MD player/recorder, dual cassette deck. 3 Mode Preset Equalizer, Super Bass Sound, Timer/Clock/Sleep, 3 Way 3 Speaker System.

Links: Samsung's English page for this unit. The Korean Minidisc Page has snapshots of this unit.

Specs: 40W/ch.

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