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The Big Thread of MiniDisc Information

Discussion in 'Discmans, Minidisc, DCC and other players' started by Mister X, Jan 11, 2021.

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    Mister X Moderator Staff Member

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    Corrected, thanks!
     
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    Stereo Magazine 1995


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    It seems VWestlife was one of the few Americans to buy a MiniDisc recorder back in the day.
    He isn't as big a fan as Techmoan though
     
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    They were always expensive, if they had a sub-$200 USD player/recorder I bet the format would have taken off. For the money they wanted you could get a nice CD player and then 11 for 1 cent CDs from BMG or Columbia House.

    I always wonder how younger folks financed this stuff, I was buying $35 Sportsters and recording friends music or buying used prerecorded cassettes.
     
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    From 1997


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    Sony MDS-JE700 from 1997


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    DCC vs MD from 1994 Stereo & Video Magazine


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    From 1997, it looks like a Marantz? How many were made with MD and CD? Techmoan are you here? Stereo & Video Magazine, the Sony is really nice looking, I had their entry-level model but it was mostly air inside.


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    Another looker from Sony 1997


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    1995, Same Magazine as above.

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    From 1991, not sure what this is?


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    From 1991


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