Sony MDS-JA22ES
Brand : Sony
According to Sony's Japanese web page: 'The newly developed 'Type-R' DSP used for ATRAC provides a factor of 2 improvement in processing capability. In addition to improving the calculation accuracy, a unique 'Intelligent bit reallocation algorithm' has been used, by re-allocating the bit quantities and re-analyzing the audio data, an audio quality even closer to the recording source has been achieved.' Wide bit stream. Tray loading. Digital record level control. R-core transformer. Can be controlled with a GUI interface from a PC or Mac with the PCLK-MD1 connection kit and software (¥15,000).
Specs: S/N > 102dB (playback), Dynamic range: > 99dB, THD 0.003%
Remote: RM-D20M Can use MD-PC link kit: PCLK-MD1
Content adapted from: Sony Press Releases Sony Product Park Minidisc.org page Type R announcement
| Name | JA22ES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1998/07 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 430x125x345mm |
| Weight | 7.5kg |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | |
| ¥89 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control |
