Hi,
The MZ-1 had a digital output but that is ancient history now (was it
the first MD device ever produced?)
A few days ago I thought up a possible reason modern MD kit does
not support an optical digi-out. The latest units operate on 1.5V yeah?
An LED does, or at least did need a forward voltage of about 2V to
pass any current so they would need a voltage-multiplier circuit, a
not particulary efficient thing to up the voltage (conversion to AC, step
up via diodes and capacitors, rectification and smoothing to DC).
Given all the extra circuitry to generate lets say 3V, the need to have a
way to turn it on and off (else it will suck the life from your battery), and
the fact they want you to buy a home-deck as well as a portie to double
their sales, they aren't gonna stick an optical-out on modern ultra-slim
low voltage units. My guess is the MZ-1 probably ran on about 6 volts
and drew a horrendous amount of current :-) I know a few of you guys
have one still, does it double as a hotplate while recording <g>
Cheers,
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From: "Gilbert Hangartner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Hi!
> Does anyone know of a portable Minidisk recorder featuring a digital
> output??? This once existed, but there must still be currently sold
> models having this, no? I looked up at lot of manufacturers, but
> couldn't find.
> Greetings Gilbert
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