You can change the settings to record in mono, which is good if you're recording 1960s mono LPs, and this doubles the disc capacity from 74 minutes to 148 minutes or from 80 minutes to 160 minutes. It's actually a couple of minutes more than that as the discs capacity is slightly higher than stated. I have two of these JE330 models. One is in service and the other is in a box in case the first one dies. As I only paid £50 for one and the other one was free with a load of discs that I bought it was a no brainer. I also have 3 micro systems with built in MiniDisc recorders and about 50 portable machines, some just players but, mostly recorders.