zyphaz
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Hi all, after some debating between solid state MP3 players and MD players I think I've pretty much decided I want to go the MD route mainly due to cost. As a previous owner of an original Sony R50 back in 98-99 or so I've always wanted to purchase a 2nd MD player (first one was a casualty of a carwash). Needless to say I'm pretty much oblivious to what has changed since then.
I could go on and on about how I've pretty much resorted to listening to talk radio and almost abandoning music at leisure all together, but I'll save everyone the nonsense
I mention this because I'm looking only to spend a maximum ~$100 (used of course) for now, and if I fall back in love with MD's and convenient music listening I'll take the full plunge later on.
I've done some reading on various forums across the net and have come to the conclusion that my old R50 is still seen as a great classic player/recorder. I've also read that the Sony R37 is a good entry level player/recorder as well? I've also had my eye on the Sony n505, although I'd really love to have the microphone input option. I've read to a point some opinions about Sharp MD players, but it looks like every unit that anyone recommends is out of my price range for now. Do they offer any mentionable older models?
I also have a few questions about the NetMD link that the newer players/recorders provide. I read on the minidisc.org Faq that the USB link only allows for 2nd level quality recordings. How does this compare to what my original R50 had at the time? And/or is it a noticable difference for a casual listener like me? The ability to record to MD at faster than real time is certainly appealing.
Thanks,
Jon
I could go on and on about how I've pretty much resorted to listening to talk radio and almost abandoning music at leisure all together, but I'll save everyone the nonsense
I've done some reading on various forums across the net and have come to the conclusion that my old R50 is still seen as a great classic player/recorder. I've also read that the Sony R37 is a good entry level player/recorder as well? I've also had my eye on the Sony n505, although I'd really love to have the microphone input option. I've read to a point some opinions about Sharp MD players, but it looks like every unit that anyone recommends is out of my price range for now. Do they offer any mentionable older models?
I also have a few questions about the NetMD link that the newer players/recorders provide. I read on the minidisc.org Faq that the USB link only allows for 2nd level quality recordings. How does this compare to what my original R50 had at the time? And/or is it a noticable difference for a casual listener like me? The ability to record to MD at faster than real time is certainly appealing.
Thanks,
Jon