I’m still using them. I have an OEM Mazda MiniDisc LP headunit in my 2003 MX-5, my Sony recording deck in my HiFi, and my Sony NetMD portable recorder, which I connect to my Sony VIAO laptop running NetMD software on Windows XP to transfer tracks.
Type R was an upgrade to the ATRAC compression encoding. It used 2 passes so compression is less noticeable than on earlier recorders. It was improved even more with the type S encoders. Because this is only used when recording, any discs recorded on a type R machine will sound as good on a non type R machine when played back.
You can turn off the AVLS on the E501 without the remote. While playing a disc, slide hold to the lock position. Then hold down the VOL + key and while still holding it down slide the hold switch in the other direction. It's in the manual.
Incredible format!! I used it a lot in the early 2000s, if you record from CD digitally using the optical input the sound is almost indistinguishable from the CD source. It's not lossless but it's much much better than early MP3s.
I just started down the rabbit hole on these. What an amazing history. Sony made 22 million of these. They're like playing cards. I just ordered an MZ-R50.
Very funny that you bought the MZ-R35 from a schoolmate in 1999 cause I sold my MZ-R35 to a schoolmate the very same year. Wrong country though. 😁 I actually bought an MZ-N505 myself just two days ago and it's currently shipping to me. Very excited to use my old discs again. NetMD will be the biggest reason to get back into Minidisc for me, aside from the fact that the format is just cool as hell.
No, no, I hope I didn't say it wrong. I didn't BUY it from a schoolmate, I first SAW it in 1999 (a schoolmate had it). My first model was from April 2001, the first model I show in the video.
What a cool collection ! I jumped on the mp3 player bandwagon quite soon in 99 with the diamond Rio 500 ( third mp3 player ever) and defended my choice to death but secretly was so jealous of my friends with the MD players and their flexibility /expandability.😅 Now the MZ-R700PC is the only MD player in my retro tech collection ( the original player of my wife) and I love it … I definitely made the wrong choice back in the day :)
I scoured the manual for the MZ-E32 / E33, yes they have the same manual. The only difference I could find is the E33 came with a supplied carrying pouch and the E32 didn't.
i had an mz-r30 in highschool, it had an 2xAA battery holder in the box which you could attach to the contactpoints on the right side. that way you could skip the custom sony battery.
Nice video and enjoyed watching tnx u Julian! I'm a fan 💽 format too and in my own collection have 12 walkmans by SONY MZ-N10 (2pcs) MZ-NHF800 MZ-NH600 (3pcs) MZ-N510 MZ-R700PC & MZ-R700 MZ-N505 (2pcs) MZ-R501(not working) also 10 decks MDS-JE 480 (3pcs) MDS-JE 640 & 700 MDS-JB 930 & 980 MDS-S 38,39,50.
@@JulianDeBacker in searching 🔎 last walkman 707 in black with red stripe (I prefer AA power not stickgum) and finally deck mds jb 940 if can catch in well condition (ES series not for my vallet)
@@dimancheulvaeus2570 yeah, always prefer AA to stick. Just for the fact that, if I'm on the road, listening to my MDs, I can always go to a store and get new AAs!
