Re: MD: MD Minisystems, Aiwa XR-H66MD
Thanks for the review of the MD-C2. Funny story, I had ordered this unit once already from valueamerica.com. 2 days later, valueamerica goes bankrupt and I didn't get my stereo. Ah well, I'll probably get a C2 or the aforementioned Aiwaor perhaps the JVC, though it isnt as loud as I'd like :). I'll write a short review once I buy and use one. Dan Scellen Also, does anyone know where to buy any of those newer Kenwood or JVC units on the T-Station products page?? Or the Sony pepz series? Those are really nice. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD Minisystems, Aiwa XR-H66MD
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === I am looking to buy an MD minisystem on a very tight budget. I can get = a refurbished (which is fine with me) Aiwa XR-H66MD for around $190 = shipped. I know this is a great deal, but I've heard some bad things = about the unit and was wondering if anyone else had some experiences to = share. Also, I was looking at the sharp MD-C2 and the new MX30 (I've = been unable to find an MX30 cheap enough for my poor ass :) ) If anyone = knows where to get it for under $250, i'd love to know. Does anyone = else know of other nice Md minisystems? Thanks. =20 Dan Scellen=20 (Recent winner of a lousy $10 off of $40 purchase coupon from = planetminidisc.com. Thank you, planetminidisc) === MIME part removed : text/html; === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Minisystems, Aiwa XR-H66MD
I am looking to buy an MD minisystem on a very tight budget. I can get a refurbished (which is fine with me) Aiwa XR-H66MD for around $190 shipped. I don't know much about the unit itself, but I have heard that Aiwa stopped supporting MiniDisc technology in it's new products. I don't know what the corporate climate is like at Aiwa, but you may find it difficult to get support for the unit. I know this is a great deal, but I've heard some bad things about the unit and was wondering if anyone else had some experiences to share. Also, I was looking at the sharp MD-C2 and the new MX30 (I've been unable to find an MX30 cheap enough for my poor ass :) ) If price is a concern, you can always look into the MX20. I think PlanetMiniDisc is selling the MX-20 for 280$ US. With your 10$ off, that brings you to within 20$ of your 250$ budget. If anyone has any info about the MX-20/MX-30, I would appreciate hearing it. Regards, - Anthony - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Minisystems, Aiwa XR-H66MD
"Dan Scellen" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am looking to buy an MD minisystem on a very tight budget. I can get = a refurbished (which is fine with me) Aiwa XR-H66MD for around $190 = shipped. I know this is a great deal, but I've heard some bad things = about the unit and was wondering if anyone else had some experiences to = share. Also, I was looking at the sharp MD-C2 and the new MX30 (I've = been unable to find an MX30 cheap enough for my poor ass :) ) If anyone = knows where to get it for under $250, i'd love to know. Does anyone = else know of other nice Md minisystems? Thanks. If you're willing to spend $250... find a way to save $50 more and buy the JVC model I mentioned on the list yesterday instead of the models you mentioned (i.e. any Sharp, Aiwa or Sony) ;) You'll be very happy you did. It looks beautiful and sounds great (something that can't necessarily be said about the other minisystems out there). - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Minisystems, Aiwa XR-H66MD
Dan said: Also, I was looking at the sharp MD-C2. I own a Sharp MD-CD2. I am very happy with it once you accept it's limitations. It is designed to be a complete all in one CD to MD copier. There are no digital inputs or outputs (everything has to be done using the Sharp's CD player (3 disc and the Sharp MD recorder/player (also 3 MDs). The CD player is not a "super" tracker. By that I mean that if you are the kind of jerk like I am who spends a lot of money on CDs and then just leaves them around to be to get all scratched, you may have trouble playing badly scratched CDs. But if you are like most people who respect their software (I am now very respectful of my DVDs!) the player will work fine. It will copy 3 CDs on to 3 MDs (digitally) at the press of a single button (if you want to do it that way). No, it is not high speed. Just normal real time recording. But who cares!! When you can put 3 CDs in your unit and then go to sleep, leave for work or school etc. and when you come back you have 3 perfectly recorded MDs, to me that beats a high speed recorder any time! The nice added feature is that it is both a CD changer and an MD changer. It will play 3 MDs one after the other. You also have manual control over editing functions (again if you are one of those jerks like me who hate to read the instruction manual, you will have to spend some time learning how to do this). However if you take the time to read the book, it is filled with instructions. The unit only has one set of jacks for an external analog source (such as a VCR). The unit can be lit up like a Christmas tree, or subdued by pressing the dimmer on the remote. Unlike most remotes that you find today, the remote has a limited number of controls. The only control that is really missing may or may not be important to you. It does not have the ability to tune in all stations. Only those that you preset. The equalizer is again limited. you don't have separate bass and treble switches. But this is fairly common with mini systems. Instead you have vocal, soft 1 and 2, flat, heavy 1 and 2. There is a "surround" button and an X Bass. The speakers are wood!! although not too heavy. They are 3 way base reflex. I got my unit from Mercata for just under $175 (which included shipping and sales tax since there warehouse is in my state). I bought it because we moved from a large house to a small apartment and I could not use the complete surround system that I used to have in my bedroom. There is even a cassette recorder/player if you still use cassettes (maybe you need them for the car). I don't regret buying it for a minute. Especially at the low price I paid. It has a energy Star sticker and does not distort even at maximum volume. Happy New Year everyone, Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Minisystems, Aiwa XR-H66MD
I don't know much about the unit itself, but I have heard that Aiwa stopped supporting MiniDisc technology in it's new products. I don't know what the corporate climate is like at Aiwa, but you may find it difficult to get support for the unit. I know this is a great deal, but I've heard some bad things about the unit and was wondering if anyone else had some experiences to share. Also, I was looking at the sharp MD-C2 and the new MX30 (I've been unable to find an MX30 cheap enough for my poor ass :) ) If price is a concern, you can always look into the MX20. I think PlanetMiniDisc is selling the MX-20 for 280$ US. With your 10$ off, that brings you to within 20$ of your 250$ budget. $280 is TOOO high!!! Buy the MD-CD2. As long as they keep making MD products, I think that Sharp with have a had in them. I'm surprised to learn that Aiwa (which is largely owned by Sony) would make such a move. All of the Aiwa mini systems that I have seem included both TOSlink outputs and a "MD" choice as one of the sources. I just don't get it. MP3 is not a replacement for MD. What is the matter with the American (and many other countries outside of Japan) markets! People are so stupid. But I shouldn't be surprised. In a country that holds a national election and can't come up with two candidates better then Bush and Gore can we expect people to "understand" MD? Gore lost (well actually he didn't lose, since he one the popular vote) because of his lack of presence and his wanting to take credit for the past 8 years of accomplishments without acknowledging Bill Clinton. And s far as Bush is concerned, he is the MP3 of presidential candidates! Severely lacking, but simple. Inexpensive to initially "purchase" but totally impractical in the long run because he is too expensive to archive. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
