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Simple for a few reasons: customs paper work, shipping costs and scammers. I know that not every international buyer is a scammer, but the chances are greater so I avoid it completely.

Well, an international buyer ended up winning the auction and I canceled it since I only ship to U.S. buyers. This is still available if anyone wants it: $75 shipped (U.S. only).

Auction is only at $11.50. Ends Sunday evening.

7 day auction, starts at 99 cents. U.S. buyers only! http://www.ebay.com/itm/261355438282?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Search them on Ebay. They are worth $30-$40 each when they're new.

I know there is a setting in SonicStage that's for recording quality at either normal or high. The high settings seems to increase "treble" sounds but the bass sounds lacking. I think optical CD->MD real time recording in Hi-SP would sound better?

If you are using an ATRAC Type-S unit that has improved LP2 encoding, the outcome is very good. But you need to adjust the recording volume if the CD source is too loud. Lower recording volume can produce "cleaner" and "crisper" copies with little or no distortion

So the best ATRAC Type-R recordings are done in real time? This would make sense. I've done real time ATRAC3 recordings and compared them to the fast rip in SonicStage in ATRAC3. The real time recordings sounded "crisper" and closer to the CD source.

This settles it. Real time ATRAC SP recordings are better.

What about these overpriced $800 Tascam MiniDisc recorder decks compared to a $75 Sony MD deck (Type-R)? What exactly is the difference or justification for the high price?

Thanks, but I only sell to the U.S. Pink Floyd "Delicate Sound of Thunder" Minidisc album has been listed: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261346395127?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Good question! Some CD/MD combo units can let you record at 4x the speed. Now there's a question of how accurately the CD is being read at 4x the speed. I would only do real time recording for ATRAC SP copies.

That depends on how the signal is transferred from the CD side to the MD side. I'm assuming it's done through the circuits. In fact, some of these combo units can record in 4x the speed. I don't know if that can be done if it's using optical cables inside.

I mostly buy MiniDisc items on craiglist and sell them for more on Ebay. Most of what I have are pre-recorded MiniDisc albums, more than 70, with another 19 or so coming in the mail next week. In terms of recording and playing, i really only do ATRAC SP Type-R recordings. I use to use Hi-MD, but then got a Sony MP3 player and I use that to rip CDs and transfer music. I like the sound of the pre-recorded MiniDisc albums, very similar to CD, so that's why I prefer to do ATRAC SP recordings from now on.

Interesting. Now, what about those CD/MD combo units (like the MXD-D3)? The CD signal is instantly transferred to the MD side through the circuitry. Would that produce better sound quality than using a CD player->optical cable->MD deck?

Ok. but it is safe to say that portable ATRAC Type-S/Type-R units will record better than stationary ATRAC (non Type-S/Type-R) decks?

What about using a portable Hi-MD recorder in ATRAC SP mode? would that sound better than using a regular Type-R portable recorder? I remember the MZ-RH1 making some really good ATRAC SP recordings.

Yes, I still use and like MiniDiscs. Mostly I buy MiniDiscs for cheap on craigslist and sell them for more on ebay. Can anyone tell me how much does a single MiniDisc (without the case) weigh? In U.S. ounces? Thanks.

Put it on ebay. You won't get as much if you sell it on this forum.

Tina Turner, Bangles, Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones, Tony Bennett has been added.

Honestly, take some time to list each item separately and don't use rubber bands around minidisc units. You can use a spray wax/cleaner to shine the units up and take pictures. You'll have to do some research and look at the sold listings and price each one accordingly. But that MZ-NH600 will likely fetch over $100. I sold the the NH600D for almost $100 on ebay.

I recommend you sell all of these on ebay separately. It's very easy to search complete sold listings. Just enter the name of the minidisc unit in the search field, then after the results are displayed, over on the left side you will see a box that says "Sold Listings." That will display what that item has sold for in the past. But remember, sold prices depend on the condition of the item, any accessories included, and whether or not you do international shipping. I bought an MZ-RH910 on Craigslist for less than $25 with a few accessories and Hi-MD discs. I sold it them on ebay for more than $100 plus shipping.

These are my Buy It Now listings for MiniDisc albums from different artists: Janet Jackson, George Michael, Madonna, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Bangles, Dixie Chicks, Mariah Carey: http://www.ebay.com/sch/chris90280/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

The winning bidder of this item has canceled the transaction. So the MZ-RH910 and it's accessories are still for sale. If anyone on h here wants to buy, please send me PM or post here. $100 shipped. U.S. only