Excellent machine, works very well; the only downside is that the top cover was very tatty, lots of scratches, but that doesn't affect how it works. The MDS-JE530 has the latest version of ATRAC - Type R. So in effect, recordings are almost indistinguishable from the original, even though the ATRAC system loses part of the music, in order to compress it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a brilliant machine which delivers great sound and also very easy to operate. Mini discs are so fantastic as they don't take up much room and are in a protective case. Don't know why they are not made anymore. Also as this is a Sony product I can be sure of having it for a very long time. Very satisfied with purchase. Thank you EBAY.....
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I've descended pretty much to the bottom of the nostalgia barrel after having bought this unit. I used to be a heavy portable minidisk user at the end of the 90's and well into 2004-05 when I upgraded to hard disc and solid state portable units. I never owned a MD deck unit but after digging out my old portable player and discovering I could mess around with the optical out on my laptop I decided to make a cheeky bid for this MDS-JE520. I'm very happy with the output from the unit though my Denon amp and I may just try and mess around with transfering some vinyl to the format in the future. As for the specific unit I bought I am pleased with the overall condition as any small marks are otherwise hidden. The lack of a remote isnt such an issue as I rarely even use the remote for my amp either. Overall really pleased to have this unit in my setup that I would never have been able to afford back in the day.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Sony MD recorders I think are the best, though they are a great sounding format, they seemed to have been stopped now, I think they did have problems with this format, but the one i have works perfectly.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Budget minidisc player/ recorder. Excellent sound and stunning editing features. Has external fader control. Easy to use. Don't last for long if you're using regularly. Not easily repairable. Overall great value.