Aiwa Bookshelf

Aiwa XR-MJ1

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Aiwa XR-MJ1AM/FM/MDLP/CD/Cassette bookshelf system
Intro: 9/2003		Est: ¥33,000
Availability:
In: line. Out: headphones, subwooferMain unit: 160w x 299.7d x 235h mm, 5.3kg. Speaker (x1): 143 x 226 x 234mm, 2.3kg

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.

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Specs: 20W x 2

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Aiwa ADN-1

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Aiwa ADN-1CD/NetMD bookshelf system
Intro: 3/2003		``OPEN''
Availability:
Out: line, headphones. Data: USBMain unit: 79.2 x 221 x 192mm, 1.3kg. Speaker(x1): 100.5 x 221 x 192mm, 1.2kg

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.

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

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

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Aiwa XR-W88MD

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Aiwa XR-W88MDCD/double-MDLP bookshelf system
Intro: 2/2003		Street: ¥50,000
Availability:
In: line, optical. USB. Out: line, subwoofer pre-out, headphones244 x 315.7 x 147mm (speaker: 142 x 222 x 244mm), 10.6Kg

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!?)

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Specs: Amp: 20W+20W

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Aiwa XR-FD3

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XR-FD1 variant
Aiwa XR-FD3MD bookshelf system
Intro: 11/2001
Availability:
IN: auxiliary analog
OUT: headphones		main unit: 170W x 166H x 327D mm, 4.1kg
speaker: 155W x 250H x 218D mm, 2.4kg

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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Aiwa LCX-MD250

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Aiwa LCX-MD250MD bookshelf system
Intro: 4/2001		¥39,000
Availability:
IN: auxiliary
OUT: headphones		system: 420W x 263H x 245D mm, 6.5kg

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.

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

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Aiwa XR-MD310

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Aiwa XR-MD310MD mini system
Intro: 11/2000		¥50,000
Availability:
IN: aux analog, optical digital
OUT: line, headphones, woofer		376W x 175H x 284D (mm), 7.0kg

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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Aiwa XR-MD520

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Aiwa XR-MD520MD mini system
Intro: 11/2000		¥56,000
Availability:
IN: video/aux analog, optical digital
OUT: subwoofer, headphones		485W x 257H x 333D (mm), 11.7kg

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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Aiwa XR-HG2MD

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Aiwa XR-HG2MDMD mini system
Intro: 7/2000		¥44,800
Availability:
IN: Video/aux, digital in
OUT: headphones, optical digital		Main unit: 260 W x 329 H x 344 D (mm)/6.5kg
Speakers (each): 220 W x 324 H x 200 D (mm)/2.2kg

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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Aiwa LCX-MD210

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Aiwa LCX-MD210CD/MD/cass bookshelf system
Intro: 1		¥39,000
Availability:
aux in, headphones outfull unit: 420 W x 265 H x 248.5 D (mm)/6.7kg

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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Aiwa XR-MD90

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Aiwa XR-MD90AM/FM/CD/MD bookshelf system
Intro: 1
Availability:

Availability:
center: 5-5/8 x 8 x 7-3/4", 13.4lbs, speakers: 5-1/2 x 8 x 7-1/5", 5.5lbs

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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Aiwa XR-MDS7

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Aiwa XR-MDS7MD bookshelf system
Intro: 9		¥59,800
Availability:
optical in, AUX inmain unit: 100 W x 210.2 H x 271.5 D mm, speaker: 100 W x 210.2 H x 271.5 D mm

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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Aiwa XR-H770MD

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Aiwa XR-H770MDMD bookshelf system
Intro: 9		¥58,000
Availability:
Video/aux & digital in, digital out, headphonesunit: 260 W x 373 H x 385 D (mm), 11.5 kg
speaker: 240 W x 396 H x 319 D (mm), 6.5kg

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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Aiwa XR-MD110

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Aiwa XR-MD110CD/MD micro system
Intro: 9		¥50,000
Availability:
aux in, digital in, line out, phones144 W x 170 H x280 D (mm)/3.9 kg

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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Aiwa XR-MD500

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Aiwa XR-MD5003CD/3MD bookshelf system
Intro: 9		¥65,000
Availability:
in: Video/aux, digital in
out: super woofer, phones		180 x 290 x 340 mm for main unit

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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Aiwa XR-MD100

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Aiwa XR-MD100Bookshelf MD System
Intro: 9		¥58,000
Availability:
input: Video/aux, digital in
output: woofer, phones, CD digital out		175 W x 275 H x 333 D (mm)/6.0 kg

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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Aiwa XR-H66MD

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Aiwa XR-H66MDCD/MD bookshelf system
Intro: 1		MSRP $700
Availability:
IN: line?, optical. OUT: line?, optical (from CD only)DIM

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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Aiwa XR-H33MD

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Aiwa XR-H33MDAM/FM/MD/CD bookshelf system
Intro: 1
Availability:
IN: optical digital, OUT: optical digitalCenter: 11 x 13 x 10", 14lbs, speakers: 9 x 13 x 10", 8lbs

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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Aiwa XR-H3MD

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Aiwa XR-H3MDMD Bookshelf System
Intro: 1		Street: ¥41,200
Availability:
in: line. out: optical, speakers (front+surround+super woofer)main unit: 260x340x346.5mm 6.8Kg, speaker: 235x335x250mm, 3.6Kg

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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Aiwa XR-H550MD

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Aiwa XR-H550MD3MD/3CD bookshelf system
Intro: 1		¥70,000
Availability:
out: optical digital
in: video/aux analog		260 W x 324 H x 387 D (mm)/10.1 kg

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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Aiwa XR-MD510

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Aiwa XR-MD510CD/MD/cass mini-component system
Intro: 2		¥49,800
Availability:
video/aux in, digital in, headphones outsystem: 485 W x 257 H x 333 D (mm)/11.7 kg

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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