Sony MZ-R55 Portable MiniDisc Player and Recorder

Product Description:
This world's smallest recording MD Walkman combines the superb sound reproduction quality of digital technology and the ease and convenience of MiniDisc recording and playback in a unit virtually as small as a MiniDisc itself. New Smart Remote Control provides editing function including Titling and Move to customize your MiniDiscs and to listen tracks the way you prefer. Backlit LCD on Headphone Remote makes it easy to see the display even in low light, and offers convenient direct access to the unit's major functions. Its Shock Resistant Memory resists bumps or vibrations while the laser scans ahead on the disc and stores 40 seconds of music in memory, for interrupted skip-free playback. NIMH rechargeable battery and charger are supplied to provide greater convenience and saving over replaceable batteries. Character Input for Titling let you create or modify individual track information as the MiniDisc is being recorded. Date and Time Stamp automatically places a date and time marker on each recording for future references. Digital Synchro Recording lets you make digital copies of CDs onto a MiniDisc with synchronized operation that begins recording when digital input signal is received. Sampling Rate Converter allows MiniDisc recording from other digital media having different sampling frequencies, such as DSS and DAT, and automatically converts to MiniDisc Rate. Powerful Digital Mega Bass Sound System with 3 Position switch provides rich, deep bass tones with digital signal processing for virtually inaudible harmonic distortion. Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) maintains volume output below strong signal levels, for listener comfort. High Quality Recording with Digital AGC ensures proper recording levels through Automatic Gain Control to prevent overloading distortion.

Amazon.com Product Description:
This is the world's smallest portable MiniDisc player, featuring a powerful digital Mega Bass sound system with three-position switch, the Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS), and multiple playback modes (normal, repeat track/repeat all, and shuffle).

Features:

• 40-second shock-resistant memory
• Lightweight magnesium die cast body
• Headphone remote with backlit LCD
• Rechargeable battery and charger supplied
• One AA battery case supplied for extended playback

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - WORKS LIKE A CHARM. DON'T LET OTHER REVIEWERS FOOL YOU.
My first review of a minidisc player was done in 2001. It was for the MZ-R70 blue model.

I have bought this MZ-R55 2nd hand, which is in fact, over 3 years old. The unit (recorder and all supplies) work like a charm. It works better than the MZ-R70, for it's faster when skipping tracks, and it runs the TOC EDIT faster than my other model, which is an MZ-R50 silver model. Yes, I have 3 minidisc players. May I say, even though many people have rated the MZ-R55 down, I love it. All you have ... Read More
Rating: - replaces tape recorders
Normal MD's are basically a novelty whose charm wears off the second you try to actually record one.If you want to record a MD at CD quality, you need a CD player with an optical output, which is not common, an optical cable (sold separately) and you must be willing to sit for the entire duration of the CD without so much as bumping the recorder.On the R-55, the unit is quite heavy, especially if the AA battery pack is attached, which is constantly because the rechargeable is weaker than my grandma ... Read More
Rating: - it serves it's purpose
I've had my mini-disc for about a year and a half.I like it because I can hook it up to my home stereo,and also play it in my car (with cassett adapter) and its got great sound.The part about the batteries is so true.., that is one drawback.I've recorded over 80 disc, and just about all of them have excellent quality.I've never listened to another MD so I don't know if there is a difference in quality of sound.Also you do have to crank up the volume to get good sound if your using it as a walkman. ... Read More
Rating: - Overall A Quality Product
This player/recorder plays and records very well, is small and lightweight and compact, and looks damn cool.I only have 2 beefs with it: the battery life is terrible, only about 3 1/2 hours using only the rechargable and about 8 with the unsightly battery attacement, which also adds a lot of weight, and it does not have a very loud sound output.I am constantly listening to it with the volume all the way up and am still having trouble hearing only the music.
Other than the battery life, I would ... Read More
Rating: - great
i take several months to decide what minidisc i should buy, i bought de mz-r55 and im very happy with my decition, it has been a year and a half since it belongs to me and i have nothing to complain about it. i had recorded several blanks, like 50, with any problems. i love the remote control. i love it size. i take it anywhere. the only thing that you must be aware is to have batteries. if you're prepared for that, then you can listen to your music with an excellent sound quality anytime. i love to go to my ... Read More