That is a pretty old recoder and it uses a primitive ATRAC version.
The battery in it is now 5 years old and nearing the end of it's life.
Your best bet is to save up for a current model. I have seen the Sharp
702 sell new for $189 with t $50 rebate. I think the rebate offer is
over but here it is for $179 US http://www.netmarket.com/
and here is another http://www.ebyweb.com/ebyweb/porminplay.html
check this out http://www.gabtoof.com/minidisc24/table1.htm
Dan Hergott wrote:
>
> Hi I am considering purchasing a used MZ-R1 for $145 CDN ($90 US)
> Does this seem ok in price for a unit that was manufactured in 1994?
>
> Will it sound ok compared to CD. I was getting to record live music and
> to record music from FM radio?
> I could purchase a MZ-R37 brand new for $309. CDN but I don't have
> that much money to spend so it would
> take a couple of months to save up for it.
>
> As well to those who use(d) the MZ-R1 I would appreciate your
> comments you have on the unit.
>
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