Hi. I am a new member to the group. Agree with the comments posted. Minidisc is great format. Started several years ago with a net MD, then bought a couple of (Sharp, sorry!) MD recorders, and a mint Sony MDS-JE330 just a couple of weeks ago via ebay. Never had any problems with recording on minidisc. Excellent audio quality.
Am a supporter/crew member of the Radio Caroline ship, the Ross Revenge currently moored in Tilbury, Essex. Both the ship and land based studios arec fitted out with Sony decks, which are in regular use.
Sony could have extended the life of MD and ATRAC if they had the will to do it. Seems they just gave up. Our loss.
Cheers, David