=== The original message was multipart MIME === === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === As I have looked at various MiniDisc decks that have been on the market, I have noticed that a lot of Sony decks and some bookshelf systems have very similar layouts -- just a bit of internal improvements (ATRAC, DAC, extra facilities) and some slight cosmetic changes such as slightly-different MD slot escutcheons. For example the JE530 looks very like its predecessor (the '520), except for a newer slot escutcheon and there are a few internal improvements to the firmware for abilities like Control A1 and variable pitch playback as well as some slight improvements to the ATRAC and analogue interface gateway circuitry. This still can be of benefit if older models were broken beyond repair and it was possible to use most parts from the newer models for these units. With regards, Simon Mackay === MIME part removed : text/html; === ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]