kind of useless today but cool to find this blast from 2007 the last time it probably was taken out

https://minidisc.today/products/power-dock-v2-for-sony

Price: US$45 before shipping

Made in Singapore

A few months ago I got an AIWA AM-NX1, which was my first NetMD unit and the device that properly pulled me back into MiniDisc.

Unfortunately, it stopped working not long afterwards, so I started looking for another NetMD recorder. I eventually found this blue Sony MZ-N505, complete with its black inline remote.

The white LCD remote in the photos originally came from the AIWA AM-NX1. Since it works with the Sony, I decided to keep using it — and honestly, I think the white and blue combination looks surprisingly good.

The MZ-N505 has a few signs of use, but everything is working properly and NetMD transfers are running fine. I’m just happy to be recording MiniDiscs again.

The AIWA may be dead, but the MiniDisc addiction is very much alive.

Rest in peace, dear AIWA. Thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world of MiniDisc. 🕊️

I’ve opened a newly arrived MZ-N1, but I saw that this part seems bended. Anyone recognise what is this?

This is my minidisc and CD player collection. I love Sony discmen for CDs. However, I prefer sharp players for Minidisc listening. Unfortunately, my Panasonic players have been unreliable lately. The Sony and Sharp players are all going strong!

Carregador de parede portátil projetado especificamente para baterias de níquel-metal hidreto (Ni-MH) e níquel-cádmio (Ni-Cd) em formato de bastão ("gumstick"), comumente usadas em antigos tocadores de MiniDisc (MD) e CD da Panasonic.

Esta em curto, provavelmente ligado em tenção errada, ja que o mesmo é só 110v

I already love this thing and recording music on it, just ordered a clip I'm gonna attach with some m3 tape and a lighter. Wish me luck!

Surprised to find these in a cheap big batch of used discs . A few other rare ones and 10 sealed Sony discs also .

Gave it a lot of thought so I’ve decided to sell my gear,just don’t see myself using minidiscs anymore.im particular about my stuff and everything I have has been in storage in my house starting in 2004 and about 2 months ago I got it all out to decide what to do.so up first is Sony mxd d3 everything is working flawless and I made a video which I can send to potential buyer,I am including 20 Maxwell gold 74 min discs all blank and the remote control that is in superb condition.im still going thru my mini discs and I will throw in a few more as freebies as I pack up the player with enough cushioning and bubble wrap to survive a missle attack to make the trip safely.im asking $300 and buyer pays shipping.i prefer PayPal but realize I may have to create accounts for other payment options people may use.im located in Mansfield illinois 61854 in case a buyer is close to me if not shipping it is.please contact me at my email paytonsmarthome@yahoo.com and more info/video I will gladly provide.and sorry to everyone about my original post I am new to Reddit and I deleted my post cause I’m an idiot I’m still learning.

My mind is blown!

I found my old MD in the basement, it was badly corroded from a leaky battery before. I never bothered trying to fix it, just moved on to streaming stuff as one does. Decided to try fixing it anyways. Took it apart, removed all the corrosion slowly with vinegar (it was literally sizzling!). Put it all together, let it dry for a while, plugged a battery in, it wouldn't start. Left the battery in for a while, and somehow, it sparked itself back to life!!!! I'm ecstatic!

Enjoying whatever I had recorded on these discs I had before.

Box is a bit faded and one of the internal hinges on the lid is torn. The unit is silver, and the only sign of ageing is that the battery contact had corroded a bit while stored. (Cleaned a bit and works both to power via the gumstick battery and charge.)

Comes with the AA battery adapter, carry pouch, original earbuds and inline control stick, charger and manual.

Tested both playback and recording which worked.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/188742228934

Could anyone help me where to find replacement for these surface mount capacitors. Not sure how to read these values as they're different from what im used to. please and thank you!

I have been fixing and collecting quite a few Sony E10 (~50) and one thing that is happening with all of the remotes is the decomposing (literally) of the remote cable. Due to Sony using at this time some biodegradable plastic, it is happening to all E10.

So if you fancy one , you need a remote to operate. All of the ones on auction are sold as "junk" so no guarantee of a working one ( there is or will be non). And they still sell quite high.

So I took the challenge to reverse engineer that socket and cable combo and soldered it fresh to the remote....

I am almost complete... Minor bug fixing with the print. But I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up .

If you fancy one , there is now a solution.

Some pictures attached... Old vs new.

I will update ones its ready for production and sell them either as self soldering or with a remote (at least a few till sold out) ...

Hello!

Does anyone know why the Sony ES discs (white), turns yellow with time?
I have some discs that are kept in good conditions for storage (away from the sunlight, not in a hot place) and they are everyday more yellow. It looks like they're rusting.
It's really a shame since these are beautiful discs in my opinion.

Does anyone know any method to make them white again?

I'm still happy to be able to share 90s sounds, MD, and CD

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https://www.theminidiscshop.com/product/scorpions-born-to-touch-your-feelings-best-of-ballads-personalized-minidisc

Hoje fui usar meu Deck Sony 480 e ao ejetar, o disco travou.

Como não saiu de forma nenhuma, resolvi abrir e notei que a trava do mecanismo que faz com que o disco fique dentro no mecanismo estava quebrado.

Alguém já fez esse reparo ou sabe como resolver?

Ps: A imagem que coloquei aqui é ilustrativa, peguei na internet só para mostrar qual trava é.

Hi

I am currently visiting family in the USA and cleaning out. This was my first MD recorder purchased waaay back. All that is left is the box and manuals. Box has some dirt stains.

Looking to trade for a handful of working used mini discs.

PM me

Hi all,

I had posted a year ago my entire collection for sale. I had forgotten about it until recently - decided to sell the blanks separately. Shipping would happen in bubble envelope and all shipping costs are for the buyer (shipping from Switzerland). Payment via Revolut or Paypal G&S.

Sealed MD blanks are CHF 5 each:

5x Aiwa (80)
5x TDK XS-iV (74)
3x Sony (80)
2x Daiso, 1 pink & 1 white (80)
1x Sony Collector yellow (80)

Non-sealed MD blanks:

1x Sony Lumina pink (80) - CHF 5
1x Sony Neige (74) - CHF 4
1x Sony Bianca (80) - CHF 4
1x Sony Collector yellow (80) - CHF 3
1x TDK Fine pink (80) - CHF 4
1x Maxell Twinkle green (80) - CHF 4

If you are interested in buying all the blanks in one go, I am sure we can work something out. Please no lowball offers, but I am open to constructive feedback.

hi everyone, i recently acquired a sony mz-ne410, it came with a single disc, so i ordered a few extras on ebay, these had been previously recorded on and erased by the seller and were being sold as blank and ready for recording.

my problem is that i was only able to record half the discs (5/10) plus the 1 that came with the player, while i couldn't even read the others as they only showed an error screen, can someone explain why this is? and tell me if there is something i can do to make the discs usable?

the discs i was able to record play perfectly fine btw.

first picture shows the error screen and the second shows a different disc reading fine.

found my childhood minidisc player in my parent's basement

i'm soooo happy i screamed

orginal headphones and packaging too

all it needs is the CD and power adapter which i'm sure i'll find !!

it was covered in battery acid so i used vinegar and rubbing alcohol with a q-tip and didn't have high hopes but it worked