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How easy is the MXD D40 to title and group tracks without the PCLK MN10. Is there any other way? There's also a 780 and 980 on eBay... Didn't want to spend thus much but would be nice to just get what I need rather than waiting 8 months... Update: just bought a PC3 with MN10 off eBay for $100. I'll keep looking for a playback unit as well.... Thank you so much for your help! I'll let you know how it goes.

I talked to a japenese friend and read reviews online... I think I'll stay away from those Japanese bid sites... I'm scared. If you wanna buy that 770 though and sell the PCLK MN10 to me... Good for both of us. I'm gonna keep lookin in the US.

I wish.., I tried. It says You cannot bid on this auction because the seller does not allow bank transfers. I have a credit card and PayPal loaded into my cart so I don't know.

Thanks. So I'm assuming you have one... As an all purpose deck (this will be the deck in my home system for playback as well) how is the user friendliness? Seems like very few buttons... Is the buyer.JP site trustworthy?

Would I need the PCLK-MN10 with the PC3? The gear browser says "uses the USB based PCLK-MN10 connection kit for PC to MD digital audio transfer and control." Does that mean the MN10 is internal or that it was included with the box but not included anymore and needing to buy separate?

I'm seeing a different PC3 with remote and adaptor for $245. Where is the one you were speaking of? Would you please PM me the link? (seem to remember we can't post eBay links here)...

Bluecrab, I definitely see your point about the D40. They are accessible and reliable. My main purpose of getting a deck, however, is to record online streaming from PC and so far haven't been able to find word of a PCLK - MN10 around. I could record LP4 through analog from PC but from what I've heard the SQ won't be great. At the moment my PC does not have an optical out so I'll have to get a sound card as well. Trying to find the easiest, reliable, accessible, solution for this. Do you need the PCLK - MN10 to move 192 kbps MP3 with tag titles over to the D40? Or can that occur with optical output? PC3 is another option but doesn't seem extremely easy to use for playback...

I saw that PC3. Wondering if its worth the price.... I'm still new to the MD pricing scene.

Are they really that hard to find? Perhaps I should just pick up a MXD - 40 then....

Looking for a good quality Sony JB640 or 940 at reasonable price. Prefer remote included. Thank you!!!

Should I pick up a Sony MDS-E10 I have access to? Any experience with it?

Thanks for the starting point. I was getting bogged down by the jargon. I will definitely keep my eyes out for a PCLK-MN10 or 20 on ebay, as well as a JE940. So many MXD-40s on the market though.... seem easier to find. If anyone has this gear extra for sale, Im an easy target.

Thanks a bunch. Thats a great start. I'm having a hard time finding a 640 or 940 in good condition. The D40s are easy enough to find though. One of the main things I wish to do is record online streaming so I can listen to it when offline. I've found software that converts it immediately to mp3 and so I wish to convert from there to minidisc.... Or just record the streaming itself and type the tags in. I believe this will be easier for this non-techie. Any advice or suggestions on best way to do this? Also if anyone is looking to get rid of a good piece of gear like this please let me know.

Howdy all! I'm completely new to MD recording and am looking for a quality, easy to use deck to copy my CD and MP3 collection as well as recording streaming (Spotify) from my PC. MDLP seems handy. I don't believe my PC nor amplifier have either coaxial or digital input/outputs but will get a PC that does if that is important for quality recording Keyboard function and the ability to easily move MP3s with tags seems handy. Should I focus on a CD/MD deck such as a Sony MXD-D40 or a single MD deck such as a JE510 or JE630JE630 or 440? Also what price should I pay on eBay for a very good quality used deck?​ Thanks for the input. Look forwarding to getting into it it.