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    Sony Audio Equiptment, MD Players<br /><br />Computers , Computer Programming , Web design , programming , Network Security .<br /><br />Exercising

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  1. I don't understand why Sony is doing this ? All connect web sights are closing by march 2008 and the compression format is moving from ATRAC to an ' open windows format ' This announcement can be viewed in the FQ section of the connect web site. Question and answer section from connect music store When is the store closing? Specific timing will vary by region depending on market demand, but it will not be before March 2008. CONNECT customers will be informed of relevant details in advance. Why is the store closing? We are moving to the open Windows Media platform in North America. In line with that, Sony will phase out the CONNECT™ Music Service in the U.S. and Canada. Specific timing will depend on market demand, but will not be before March 2008. To be clear, the CONNECT eBook service for the Reader will not be affected. What will happen to my library (content I own)? Customers’ existing SonicStage music libraries are not at risk, but we recommend that customers archive their music libraries to audio CDs. What about all the music I ripped from my CD collection? Even after the store closes you will continue to be able to play, manage, and transfer the music in your SonicStage library and on your existing ATRAC devices. We will also provide a tool to allow you to convert any non-DRM music you imported (ripped) into SonicStage into MP3 format. This tool is available now at Sony Walkman Support. Note: Please read entire page of instructions before downloading. What if I have problems after the store closes? You will be able to download the latest version of SonicStage and have contact with CONNECT Support through at least March 2008. CONNECT customers will be informed of relevant details, including future support options. Support will also be available by visiting CONNECT Support and clicking on "Email Customer Support." What will happen to any devices (music players) I currently own? Even after the store closes you will continue to be able to play, manage, and transfer the music in your SonicStage library and on your existing ATRAC devices. Customers’ existing music libraries are not at risk, but we recommend that customers archive their music libraries to audio CDs. What about any promotional credits I currently have? We recommend that you redeem any unused codes before March 2008 so they do not go to waste. Promotional codes have no monetary value as per our Terms and Conditions. Click here to find out how to check and see if you have any credits in your account. Will I be able to download music I paid for if I get a new computer? You will be able to download any music you purchased from CONNECT via your Account section until at least March 2008. We recommend that customers archive their music libraries to audio CDs. Will I still be able to transfer content to my device(s)? Even after the store closes you will continue to be able to play, manage, and transfer the music in your SonicStage library and on your existing ATRAC devices. You may also transfer new music you may have bought online from an increasing number of DRM-free music retailers offering compatible formats, such as MP3. Will Connect continue to add new songs to the store? At some point we will stop adding new music to the store, but timing is still to be determined. How will customers be informed of relevant details regarding the status of the music store? Registered users will receive the information via the email address they have provided. Information will also be posted on the CONNECT Music Store and on the Sony Electronics customer service site.
  2. I received a few emails asking me if I am moving away from the MD / ATRAC Format ? Did I buy an I pod ? Well the answer is a simple NO . I still have my stereo rack system MD component MDS-JE320 , portable HI-MD MZ-NH1 and my ic flash memory (NW-E107) ATRAC player. I am very fond of this ATRAC format and will continue to use it. Thanks for the concern and happy buying! Long Live ATRAC !
  3. Raintheory the 10% deal is John's Theory ... It is just my way of thanking the maintainers of this great website and resource .
  4. Minidisc Collection Sale List 01-11-2007 contact : John_Petrucelli@hotmail.com ****************************************** ******************************************************************************** -- reasonable offers will be accepted ... prices not set in stone. -- most items, especially MD players, will be shipped via priority mail delivery confirmation . -- 10 % of the total of this sale will be remitted to minidisc.org ... please keep that in mind. -- every effort was made to describe each item accurately and honestly ... all sales final . -- I will only ship to USA addresses and after payment has been received . Payment via check , or money order is preferred. -- items are not listed on eBay ... Sale is for sole benefit of Minidisc.org members -- Sale ends 02-12-2007 ******************************************************************************** MZ-E33 player (black) -- like new condition includes unit , grey cloth bag, remote and A-034 headphones one recorded MiniDisc note AA battery no included. $25.00 plus $7.50 shipping ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-E33 player (silver) -- like new condition includes unit , grey cloth bag, remote and A-034 headphones one recorded MiniDisc note AA battery no included. $25.00 plus $7.50 shipping ******************************************************************************** ************************** ******************************************************************************** ************************** MZ-E55 player (black) -- like new condition includes unit with remote, grey cloth bag , w-034 headphones dry cell attachment and two gum stick battery chargers . One recorded MiniDisc. Gum stick battery not included. $40.00 plus $7.50 shipping ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-R55 player / recorder (silver/goldish) -- like new condition includes unit with remote , grey cloth bag , A34 headphones , AC adapter dry cell case , optical cable and instructions. 1 new 74 minute MD $90.00 plus 7.50 shipping ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-R55 player / recorder (silver/goldish) -- complete factory refurbish unit in very good cosmetic condition. includes unit with remote , grey cloth bag , A34 headphones , AC adapter dry cell case , optical cable and instructions. 1 new 74 minute MD $80.00 plus $7.50 shipping ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-N10 recorder / player (silver) ---like new condition excellent cosmetic condition. includes unit with remote, A34 headphones , AC Adapter , charging stand ,USB cable, optical cable, CD software with instructions dry cell container and grey cloth bag. 1 74 minute MiniDisc. $100.00 plus $7.50 shipping. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-N10 recorder / player (silver) --- in need of repair -- player and recorder works battery needs to be changed and NET MD transfer DOES NOT WORK. Includes unit with remote, A34 headphones , AC Adapter , charging stand ,USB cable, optical cable, CD software with instructions dry cell container and grey cloth bag. 1 74 minute MiniDisc. $60.00 plus $7.50 shipping. Comprehensive refurbish by Sony quoted @ $101.00 repair cost maybe less ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** Lightly used MiniDisc 74 or 80 minute $1.25 each includes shipping to USA address. New unopened MiniDisc 74 or 80 minute $1.60 each includes shipping to USA address. New HI-MD discs unopened $5.00 each includes shipping to USA address. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-NH600D downloader . This includes a like new unit , original USB cable , original headphones ,original one 1Gb HI-MD and CD software . Also additional included accessories rm-mc60 remote with ear buds, brand new HI-MD case , and one unopened 1 GB HI-MD $75.00 plus $7.50 shipping(USA address only) ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-R500 good working condition cosmetically well used. Includes the unit, optical cable, and one recorded disc. Please note unit is fully functional and code feature hack has been implemented per minidisc.org directions. $35.00 plus $7.50 shipping ******************************************************************************** ***************************** ******************************************************************************** MZ-NF520D excellent working condition, cosmetically new. Includes all accessories . CD software, remote, connection cable , headphones . This unit was returned to Sony twice. Upon second service call a new unit was provided by Sony. Additional remotes are included (2). One new MiniDisc. $45.00 plus $7.50 shipping. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** One Sony leather case $15.00 Two arm band grey cases $10.00 each one green arm band case $8.00 one Sony black arm band case $8.00 one neoprene case $5.00 one MD hard case black $10.00 one blue MD holder $5.00 one Goldies Travelers case $12.00 One green Sony travel case ( sold in Japan) $25.00 One Hard MiniDisc case holder (holds 8 discs) SHARP case design $ 20.00 Shipping $5.00 to USA Address. Less is combined with other items. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** One chrome and wood storage rack holds 50 discs $17.00 One wood and plastic desk storage $15.00 Shipping $7.50 less if combined with other items. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** PC links one XITEL MD-PORT DG2 with USB and optical cable $45.00 plus $5.00 shipping (discontinued hard to find) one XITEL MD-PORT AN1 with USB and analog stereo plug $ 35.00 plus $5.00 shipping (discontinued hard to find) ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** Pre - recorded MiniDisc The Specialist Movie sound score in flip case $6.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits Vol. 2 original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Tony Bennet unplugged in original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Mike and the Mechanics M6 in original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Human Touch Bruce Springsteen in original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Barbra Streisand Higher Ground in original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Celine Dion Falling into you in original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Doris Day the magic of the movies in original case $9.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Stauss Music From Vienna 1 in flip case $6.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Santanna Greatest Hits in flip case $5.00 plus $1.00 shipping. Eric Clapton unplugged in flip case $5.00 plus $1.00 shipping. The minidisc Sampler in flip case $5.00 plus $1.00 shipping. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** One Sony ECM-MS907 microphone - like new condition, includes cloth bag, microphone, and stand . requires one AA battery not included . $75.00 plus $7.50 shipping Hard to find item sells for $199.00 plus shipping on eBay. ********************************************************************************
  5. Mini Disc equipment collection sale Highlites : 2 MZ-N10 units 1 MZ-NH600D 2 MZ-E33 players (silver / black) 2 mz -R55 recorder /player 75 blank MDs new / gently used / recorded and erasable. Please email John_Petrucelli@Hotmail.com for a detailed list and descriptions .
  6. How much are you asking for this unit ?
  7. hey, The best alternative is that every car stereo have an adapter which allows the user to connect their portable music device to it. As for a Pro HI MD unit would be a good move for sony and there audio components.
  8. I just installed Sonic Stage 3.4 . It is a great revision ... Sony really shouldn't really scrap it. Also minidisc Australia has for sale on ebay 1 gig (MD-HI (Blue) $USD 5.49 shipping $3.30 + .30 each additional no limit ) so you can use Sonic stage 3.4 to fill up those new discs . The link is HI-MD Sale
  9. Hi , The shipping is expensive no doubt ... Did you look into Fedex worldwide .... packages can be tracked internationally and the may be same .
  10. Does any one know how to re-format a minidisc with a TOC Error ?
  11. My mz-ne410 judt did the same thing . A tab in the upper top of the clam shell bent ... just like that lights out . Worst of all $77.00 via sony for replacement or $101.00 to repair . This units are sooo cheap . I think i am going to buy a flash player .
  12. Hey All, The AC adaptors are different between the US and Australian models . It is not really a problem because I believe MZnh1 and the MZnh900 models have parts AC adaptors available via Sony's US parts web site . This means you can purchase the correct AC adaptor for the above units which will work on US electric currency 120 volt 60hz . There adapters are interchangeable because they convert Alternate current to 3v direct current (require by the unit) . The other two models nh700 , nh800 run on AA batteries . There are no parts listed on Sony's parts website because I think theses are Canadian , Uk and Australian models . Researching Minidisc.org shows where these units were intended to be marketed and sold in those locations . But once the Ac adaptor stats are known most likely an equivalient Sony Us version adaptor can be found. For example I have an MZ-R55 with an original Ac adaptor part number AC-MZ-R55. stats for this adaptor is 3volt Ac120v/ca120v 60Hz 3w Dc3v/cc3V 500 mA( Out put is important --beaware of the mA (miliamp rating). This means I can use An AC adaptor with the same stats like model # AC-ES305K. If the unit requires a 3volt DC - AC adaptor basically the majority of Sony's units use 3volt DC/AC adaptor . This means you can use a power supply from MZ-R55 unit , Mz-N505 unit , MZ-N707 unit , MzR900 or MzR500 . They are all interchangeable . Research for this can be found at : www.minidisc.org (equipment browser) www.sonystyle.com (use site map at bottom of web page to get to DAC parts site. ) One last edit ... you do not want to use a 240 volt power supply with a converter here in the United States . Reason being is 240 volt electricity runs on a 50 hz cycle ... United States electricity runs 120 volts on a 60 hz cycle. The higher cycle( 60hz vs 50hz) may cause malfunctions with the AC / DC adaptor and possibly under power the MD unit .
  13. Hey Minidiscers, The austrialian deal is definately a good deal . Have not seen any close out in the US yet. I did some checking on Sony's parts web site . My concern was to purchase an AC adaptor that would work with US currency ( electricity not money). Well this is what I found MZ-NH1 AC adapter is about $50.00 US (and parts available too) . MZ-NH700 and MZ-NH800 has no parts listings on the American Sony parts web site . I believe these units are Canadian , European , Oceanian distribution only. MZNH900 has parts on US website and AC adaptor is around $45.00 US . Reason why I am posting this is someone brought up AM/FM frequency differences between the United States and the rest of the world ... and it got me thinking . I thought this info might be helpful . God willing there might be an Mz-NH1 sitting on my Sony Vaio computer soon. love this Fourm a lot of great infomation here .
  14. Does any one own a Turtle Beach Montego DDL PC Sound Card . The reason why I am asking is it has optical in and out put connections all for $79.99 . This is a great value if you have a higher end minidisc with optical in or like the MZ-R55 otical in and out. When I brought my MZ-R55 there were no reasonable optical jack sound cards on the market (1999). My point please post feedback on how you use this card and the quality of your recordings .
  15. You Know, Every one here is singing gloom and doom for the minidisc . The minidisc always had a nitch market . It did not appeal to the masses ...never did and never will . This was the same thing with IBM's OS/2 and Linux . You get these evangelists who feel that the whole world should use these devices and in reality people don't want to think how to use a device ... just use it. Every one here bashes Sony , OS/2 groupies bashed IBM ... to the point of stageing protests . IBM put OS/2 into matainence mode ... as any one seen a copy in stores since. Keep bashing sony , keep protesting to sony ... the Minidisc disk has had a 13 year run Sony has made a profit on the technology .... if users keep protesting Sony's move ... they will shut down the whole product line and support media FOR THE WHOLE PRODUCT LINE. FOLKS those memory players , and HD hard drives have LESS problems and a higher profit margin than MDS . So keeps the bulsh*t up with Sony and we will all be stuck with no MD media and not product support . I hope you all as well as chester CAN understand this !! Critize Sony who is in a struggle for MARKET SHARE and they will elminate weak products such as THE MINIDISC . ANY QUESTIONS ... CHILDREN ?
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