Features:

• Digital (1-Bit) amp.
• DMC-S77: Main body's front panel "active illumination" indicates playback and charging states. User settable to "Mellow" (slow), "Vivid" (fast), etc. illumination modes (plus "off").
• "Digital Clear PWM" power circuit produces lower noise.
• Mind blowing 230 hr battery life (NiMH+AA).
• Charging base with control buttons (stop, play, FF, volume, mode) and stereo speakers (DMC-S77's base also includes sleep timer and alarm clock).
• 2-line LCD remote.
• Jet-search (quick selection of desired track)
• Play modes: A-B repeat (for study and language learning), Intro, Random, Repeat (1, all, random, group)
• 180(!) second shock memory.
• Alarm and sleep timer (both units).
• Beep on/off.

Variants: DMC-S77's has fancy front panel illumiation and its base includes a timer, the DMC-S55 does not. DMC-S33 also belongs to this family of portables (similar, but has simple charging base).

Included Accessories: LCD remote w/clip, In-ear phones, Charging stand, NiMH battery w/case, AC adapter, external AA cell case, carrying case

Links:

• Kenwood
• AV-Watch
• Minidisc T-Station DMC-S77 page
• Minidisc T-Station DMC-S55 page

Reviews:

• Christopher's review on Minidisc T-Station.

Specs: 4.3mW+4.3mW into 16 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz (+0/-6dB)