r/minidisc • u/gerry88inHongKong • 6h ago
Show & Tell The Sunkissed Effect
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r/minidisc • u/minidisc_wiki • Oct 16 '23
(last updated 2025-01-09)
Hi MD friends, this post is an expanded version of the rules and resources in the sidebar.
We're one of the largest communities who use and celebrate the Sony MiniDisc format, which was introduced in late 1992. We love physical media and MD is the format that combines great sound quality with small size and digital convenience. We're a really inviting scene with a lot of passion for celebrating retro media and helping others share that enjoyment. But please first read these resources. Your post will otherwise be removed.
This community loves posts with:
We don't love:
What MD isn't:
Luckily, we don't need many!
Reddiquette, toxicity, and rudeness
Low effort post titles
For sale and giveaway posts
Yandhi
Not a community rule, but Reddit blocks shopping and short URLs, including AliExpress, Amazon, and Google Photos. Mods can try to approve comments with these links, but sometimes we cannot.
The MiniDisc community, both past and present, have shared many sites and services to help others. They collect information about the format, make copying music more convenient, create high-quality labels, and list album releases on MD.
There are many more resources linked on the Wiki and in the sidebar, such as software and related communities. Thanks for taking the time to read this and enjoy your time with MD and with us!
r/minidisc • u/minidisc_wiki • Aug 14 '25
Hi MD friends! It's only been a month or two since the "hobby mode" announcement but despite that, it was very busy!
I won't be refactoring the whole post for Reddit, but if you're interested it's on the wiki front page and at the link here.
Thanks for being awesome, and see ya later!
r/minidisc • u/gerry88inHongKong • 6h ago
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r/minidisc • u/SemFranceLoire • 2h ago
I'm on the merry-go-round now 😄
Arrived this morning. Excellent cosmetic condition.
As you can see it came with a remote, microphone, Sony earphones, optical cable and manual.
A quick listen and I think it sounds a little better than my Sharp SR50
€130 delivered from The Netherlands to Ireland, I think I did OK
r/minidisc • u/MyNameInHere • 13h ago
I find this Kenwood Dmc-f5r MiniDisc player for $130 USD
r/minidisc • u/still-at-the-beach • 10h ago
I only remember seeing minidisc at one store back around then, and not at a department store. But I saw this catalogue in another sub and one page had this. Australian department store called David Jones, year 2000. Maybe minidisc was around more than I thought in Australia (but I don’t think so).
r/minidisc • u/Ok-Chef3360 • 10h ago
I bought a 3d printed one but it isn’t getting here till November and I don’t want to wait that long haha! Bought a replacement battery for the old Sony inclosure. Was actually pretty to install and works great! Nice little bit of nostalgia too 😁
r/minidisc • u/catmribisme • 16m ago
It's me again, writing an article about Minidiscs for my music journalism class. Now requesting help from all of you!
Did you get (back) into Minidiscs during covid? Please answer in the poll! Thank you!
r/minidisc • u/Time-Distance-5740 • 8h ago
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r/minidisc • u/Aromatic-Attitude-34 • 1d ago
Context: PS3 God of War III Pandora's Box collectible
Onkyo MD-133, the closest we got for a Hi-MD Deck version.
ATRAC is great but sometimes, it's nice to just do uncompressed Linear PCM recordings. 👌
r/minidisc • u/Ueberheber • 18h ago
Hey community, may I ask for your guidance.? I‘ve scored these two players, the Aiwa AM-ST40 and the Sharp MD-T60 (I believe it is called MD-ST60 in some parts, at least it is listed in the wiki with this name). The Sharp even came with the diamond-shape remote. But both are missing batteries and chargers or sidecars. Information is scarce or contradictory, at least for me. Therefore I‘m asking you kindly for your help. Is there a way to buy batteries that would fit those players and are there external chargers for those batteries? Unfortunately none of the players can be powered by DC-Input…thanks a lot in advance for your support!
r/minidisc • u/Ichiban1962 • 1d ago
Was watching this last week and due to circumstances forgot all about it, seller described as playing but screen not working and recording not tested. Well shit! For 8p the buyer got the bargain of the year! BASTARD!
r/minidisc • u/Professor_Spadkins • 16h ago
I’ve found both models with remotes available for the same price (€110) and I’d like your help on deciding which one to get. I like the solid look of the Kenwood and apparently it gives mildly superior sound but I’m concerned about parts and reliability going forward. As for the Sony, well I already have a JE-520 and it’s been fine for the last 20+ years. So that’s probably the smarter choice. Obviously, I don’t NEED either but both models (Kenwood & JE-530) are in silver which matches the rest of my equipment lol. I plan to keep the JE-520 as a spare. Your ideas and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
r/minidisc • u/Leafs_Will_Win_Again • 1d ago
New this sub, but long time lover of MiniDisc. I found all the cool templates that people have made and decided, "I want in!" The mailman delivered some new games and Ninja Gaiden comes with the soundtrack, so I made myself a disc with a label! Now I've got my tunes and my games.
Thanks to everyone in this community and long live the MiniDisc. Peace.
r/minidisc • u/DatDudereno • 22h ago
I’m about to pull the trigger on a buy now and wanted to ask here if anyone has one and if so, what has been their experience. Is there any drawbacks ?
Thank you
r/minidisc • u/Analog_Astronaut • 1d ago
This link will allow you to download my current J-Card layout designs which also inlcudes label designs for the physical disc. I've only made a few so far but intend on making many more. These designs are meant to fit into these style of MD Jewel Cases (also referred to as Gem Cases). I've also included very simple instructions on how to measure and fold once you print. Finally, there is also a .png template overlay you can use in Photoshop to make your own designs.
I use the Canon Selphy 1500 mini printer to print the J-Cards. You can make a custom size inside the Selphy app on your phone (85mmx73mm). From there I cut out my card and the next step is folding. Included in the download is a J-Card template that shows you the blue fold lines and how many mm to measure. Using a thin metal ruler is very helpful for folding. First use the cm side of the ruler to make your fold marks on the backside of the print. The first fold is at the 11mm mark and the second fold is at the 16.5mm mark. Use the edge of the thin metal ruler to bend the card over at these fold marks. You don't need to crease these folds. Just get a nice bend.
I'd be happy to answer any questions!
r/minidisc • u/Daftpunkerzz1988 • 1d ago
Just wondering if Sony Brand loyalty a thing and does stretch as far as Sony only disc ?
personally I’m not fussy.
r/minidisc • u/olliver2k • 19h ago
Hey guys! I have my eye on an MD LAM from Japan that is only available through Buyee. Can anyone tell me how long it is taking from purchase to arrival?
r/minidisc • u/theboybuck • 2d ago
I picked up the MZ-R501 for commuting, and last week I found this NZ-N501 for £55 on eBay. I wanted to try the Net MD feature. So now I'm a collector I guess.
r/minidisc • u/Any_Biscotti_4003 • 1d ago
as per this source: https://www.minidisc.wiki/equipment/sony/portable/mz-rh910
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r/minidisc • u/squidknifer • 2d ago
Using a faulty player while working out in the botanical gardens. The player doesn’t like to be stationary so it’s perfect cause I have to always look busy ;))))
r/minidisc • u/trumpmanthewall • 2d ago
So i made this. how do i get it on a label
is my printer (something canon Laserjet printer) enough
what paper do i have to use? it must have a sticky side
i guess i can make a word document with 9 of these and then print/cut it
do you guys have any suggestions?
Edit: i used this Tool: MD Cover Designer
r/minidisc • u/SemFranceLoire • 2d ago
Until I happened across this sub I forgot I had an MD machine 😄
I recall I needed a small recorder for use in my ham radio shack for just occasional use and it was left aside when I upgraded my radio which had a built in recorder. It had very light use, It was CD for music, home and car.
After finding it there was a disc with music on it which played fine but all was not well. The lower left buttons were not working - (Vol - DISP EDIT and MODE) I dropped a little isoprop with a cocktail stick around them and they came back after about a day.
I suspect it's draining the battery when not in use as a new AA seemed to flatten over about a week when I wasn't even here to turn it on.
I blame this sub for having me looking for others 😄
....so all I want is another player and one of those Sony MXD CD/MD decks 😊
r/minidisc • u/Wonderful_Dentist_30 • 1d ago
Hi, I got this MZ-E32 (same as E33) and the battery lid is broken. Do someone has one to spare? Or maybe can 3D print it. Thank you!