What are very good specs for a portable md recorder

[tropepe]

I was wondering if someone could tell me what are good specs for a portable md player and which md holds these features. I am talking about things like the atrac. Features are not as important as sound quality.

[Skradgee]

Oy. First off, welcome to the forums. As for high quality Atrac3plus recording, you should always use the PCM or Hi-SP recording modes unless you are recording things like speech or dictations. Hi-LP prettymuch just doesn't cut it for high-quality music recordings. As for what model to get, well, that's for you to decide. do some research with the 'Equipment Browser' at minidisc.org and check out the Hi-MD models. Some have been discontinued, but you may be able to find a few of those on eBay or other online retailers. I'd go with an MZ-NH1, MZ-NH900, or (the model I just bought) MZ-RH10. Have fun.

[Poodle]

The Sony RH910 is a great alternative to the RH10 if you don't need a fancy fluorescent (OLED) screen. Otherwise the RH10 and 910 appear to be identically featured, with a digital amp which gives superb sound quality. These are the current highest spec MD recorders.

Here are some specs:

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-RH10.html

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-RH910.html

Edited October 5, 2005 by Poodle

[Chiron]

The Sony RH910 is a great alternative to the RH10 if you don't need a fancy fluorescent (OLED) screen. Otherwise the RH10 and 910 appear to be identically featured, with a digital amp which gives superb sound quality.

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-RH910.html

I would agree. I have the MZ-RH910 and it is a great model. I was tempted by the RH10 but at 100 dollars more the draw wasn't there to pay. The only step up for it is OLED display, a non-display remote and a better body (metal and great design). Otherwise the exact same features.