I started my MD experience with a Sony MZ-R2 bought in 1995 and due to an ATRAC and memory chip fault which prevented it from playing discs, I replaced it with an MZ-R30 in 1997. Both these models use the same batteries (LIP-12), mains chargers and remote units and earphones, which have been quite useful. With the obvious benefits of newer portable recorders and the likelihood of functions such as an LP mode I am thinking of getting a new recorder in the next few months but am not sure what's available. Does anybody know what new models are likely to be released by Sony this autumn (or 'fall' for you Americans on this list). I was put off buying the R90 due to some complaints about its noisy operation. I use my MD machines for studio recording and also for playing mp3 and other audio files when I'm out DJing at parties. PS. Why all this talk about mp3 players when we all know that MD is far better. Why would you want a separate device just to play mp3's on, when you can quite easily record them to a portble MD machine to listen to. ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
