MD: Sony MZ-R700DPC
I dropped by Target today and picked up the 700, as someone on this list had earlier promised it would be there. They had the 500 advertised at $149 and the 700 at $199. It rang up for $249, but the display said $199, so I challenged them to look at it and they corrected it. What was even cooler is that you can get a Target card and take an additional 10% off of your purchase. So if you want to buy one (or more) and get one of their cards, the cost comes out to $180 plus tax. I must say that I am very impressed with the quality of the unit, and surprised with how much the salesman knew about the unit. He was able to explain to me the difference between the 700 and 500 (which I already knew), and seemed genuinely excited about the products. Maybe it was a fluke, but I think he could convince a questioning customer to choose MD over MP3. The only thing I didn't like about it was that they only had the green one in stock (and my kids argued over whether it's green or yellow). One more cute thing: My two year old heard me talking about it to my wife, and she saw it and said, I like your mickeydix player, Daddy. So there you go, score one for youth appeal. Now I just need some Hello Kitty md's for her to see. Anyway, I have just a couple of questions about the unit for those of you who have one. 1. It comes with the Sony Ni-Cad battery. I have been using NiMh AA cells in my other Sony equipment (R-30 and EP-11), but not charging them within the units. I'm curious if it would be okay to charge an NiMh within the 700. My charger puts out 1.5V at 50-80 Ma, and is rated OK for Ni-cad or NiMh. I don't want to take a risk, but I'd rather use the NiMh cells and save the Sony one in case I resell this later. 2. The book specifically says do not use other Sony remotes from other MD units. Specifically, p. 20 says, To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied with another Sony portable MD model. I have a lipstick remote (MZ-R35) from the EP-11 that has LCD readout which I would like to use. However, I'm not interested in causing a recorder malfunction. I'm not encouraging anyone on the list to damage their unit, but I thought some of you may have tried this by now. Thanks for your help. David Fincher - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Shopping advice
Since I read last week about the Sony MZ-R500 selling for $129, I've thought more about buying it. But I wonder if anyone who has an R500 would share some impressions of it. I know that it doesn't come with a remote, but I have an old Sony "lipstick" style remote (MZ-R50). Does anyone know if that remote will work with it? Finally, are there any other non-Sony options in the ballpark on price (around $150) that are MDLP compatible? Thanks for your insights. -- David B. Fincher Associate Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] 660-263-3900 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD recorder with microphone input
The Sharp MD-R3 has the following connectors: Coax input, Optical input, Optical output, microphone input, line input and output, and headphone jack. The microphone input has its own analog level control. Check the PDF user's manual for more information. http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sharp_MD-R3.html David -- David B. Fincher Associate Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] 660-263-3900 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Refurbished Sharp MD-R3
I have the opportunity to purchase a refurbished Sharp MD-R3 for approximately $175. The attractive part of this particular unit is that it has both coax and optical in, while also having optical digital out. Does anyone have this unit who could tell me if they think it would be a wise purchase to make? Thanks -- David B. Fincher Associate Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] 660-263-3900 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Exchange rate benefits?
Around Christmas time, I heard a story on NBC about how the Dollar to Euro conversion rate was so beneficial for Americans right now, it was enabling Americans to have super-cheap vacations in Europe . My question for any of our European list members: Is there any way that we Americans can take advantage of this in the realm of MD? In other words, are there good online merchants in Europe who will ship to America and allow this excellent exchange rate to save us money. I'm thinking about possibly picking up a Sony JE640 or something like that, and I'm just looking at different options of where to buy. Thanks! -- David B. Fincher Associate Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] 660-263-3900 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Zolt(r)ix sound card
Does anyone know where I can by one of the Zoltrix nightingale sound cards and the optical attachment? Their web page is very unhelpful when it comes to actually buying their products. David -- David B. Fincher Associate Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] 660-263-3900 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp MDX60
In response to the news that the MDX60 is available for approx. $150, let me say as a happy MDX60 that it is a bargain for that price. I have had an MDX60 for 6 months now, and I gave $260 for mine, which was a great deal at the time. The addition of a cassette deck is very nice, as the unit does a very good job of copying from MD to tape or vice versa. In fact, this unit is one of the easiest I've ever used, with 2 analog auxiliary in (1/8" stereo and RCA), one optical digital in, 2 outputs (RCA line out and 1/8" headphone), and the ability to sync with certain sharp portables. I don't think the ATRAC recording quality is quite as high as what I've been able to make using my CD changer to Sony R30, but it's not bad (and I haven't tested it blind). If you have any questions about the MDX60, don't hesitate to ask, but I recommend it without hesitancy. -- David B. Fincher Associate Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] 660-263-3900 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Digital music survey
I was excited yesterday when Harris contacted me to participate in a poll about the future of digital music. Being an avid md user, I thought I'd get a chance to plug md for this nationwide poll. Instead, I found not ONE question about MD. It was all about MP3. It asked a question such as, "What devices do you use to listen to music," and MD was not even a choice. This survey took about 15 minutes to fill out, and there wasn't even one place where a respondent could offer any answer besides those already provided. Needless to say, I rated mp3 as poorly as possible. One question that stuck out to me was, "Which of the following digital music players would you be more likely to buy: One with 32MB memory for $149, a 64MB unit for $199, a 96MB unit for $239, or a 128MB unit for $269." There was no other option. I couldn't continue the survey without checking one of the boxes, even though I wouldn't buy any of them. I guess this could be interpreted 2 ways: Either the people making this poll think that md is out for the future of digital music, or else they are clueless. Anyway, I thought you might be interested to see just another way md is left out of the places where it belongs. -- David B. Fincher Assistant Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Vortex2
Computer Geeks has the Vortex2 SQ2500 sound card with digital out for $39 right now. I wonder if anyone has used this card and can comment on its quality. Does it work well with MD? Also, is there any way to add a digital in port? David -- David B. Fincher Assistant Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MDH-10
With all the talk about USB to MD, I've been wondering what would keep someone from buying a used MDH-10 and putting a USB SCSI interface on it? Would that enable audio transfer from audio disc to computer, or just from data disc to computer? Does anybody have an MDH-10 who can input on what the audio transfer capabilities are? David Fincher - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp X5
Buyclearance has the Sharp X5 unit on sale for $229.95 if anyone's interested. It has a nice set of features, however the buyclearance page doesn't decribe it totally accurately. Here's the link: http://www.buy.com/clearance/product.asp?sku=7776 For the real item description, look at sharp's page: http://www.sharp.co.jp/sc/gaiyou/news-e/9730.htm David Fincher - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: No TOC write after mono recording
In class yesterday, I was using my trusty Sony MZ-R30 to record the lecture using a microphone I built into a 1/8" plug. The lithium-ion battery had plenty of power, the audio level meter showed that the recorder was getting a strong signal. I had set the unit to manual recording level and was recording in MONO. I set track marks (manually) every 15 minutes or so. When the teacher took a break after about 80 minutes of talking, I hit stop, expecting the unit to write to the TOC. Instead, the screen goes blank. All of what I recorded was gone. The disk showed nothing. When the class came back from the break, I recorded again. There were approximately 60 minutes left, and everything worked just fine. It wrote to the TOC and is now on the disk. The strange thing about this is that the last time I tried recording that class, it did the same thing. Only this time, I recorded the full 140 minutes in mono, but when I hit stop, It didn't write the TOC. My question: Is this a defective unit or a limitation of the R30? It has never given me any trouble recording in mono before, either from mic or line in. But these were the only times I had recorded over 75 minutes in mono without hitting stop to write the TOC before the 75 minute time period. Is there a buffer limitation that Sony knows about but hasn't told us? Thanks for your help. David -- David B. Fincher Assistant Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: NiMH batteries
I am using the NEXcell Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in a Sony EP-11. I've been getting great results out of these batteries (3-5 hours of use per charge), but after listening to the discussion about alkaline vs. NiCad, I'm wondering if there's a possibility of danger to my Sony? Any ideas? David Fincher -- David B. Fincher Assistant Professor Central Christian College of the Bible [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sanyo MDR-4
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === I know some of you have been interested in getting your hands on a Sanyo MDR-4 car minidisc player. I have one at auction on ebay right now. Head on over and start bidding if you're interested! I will ship worldwide at buyer's expense (through USPS or UPS). http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=240426392 Thanks. David Fincher === MIME part removed : text/html; === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp MD-X60
Does anybody know anything about the Sharp MD-X5? I won the bid for one on Onsale, but it's on backorder. I've got a chance to cancel the bid now if there's something dissatisfactory about it? I can't find a review on it anywhere to know for sure? How much is a fair price to pay for a refurbished one? I'd appreciate any suggestions you might have. David Fincher - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Copyright question
With all the discussion about copyright, I have a related question that I'd like some illumination on. If I have my own copy of a cassette, and the cassette is now defective (eaten by a player, magnetized, baked in the sun), is it legal for me to make a copy from a friend's cd (of the same album, just the cd version of it) to a minidisc? I assume since I've paid the royalty when I purchased the album that it would be legal. What if the tape is workable, but I just want a digital copy, so I borrow a friend's cd and make a copy to md? Thanks for your help. David Fincher - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
