tasdisr Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I currently have a MZ-NH900 and two MZ-RH10. It seems as if the mini-disc format is pretty much at the end of its life and I was wondering if it would be worth it to purchase a MZ-RH1 before they are all gone.I do not do any live recording just record music from currently owned or borrowed cd's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 It depends how big your collection of MDs is and how much music you already have stuck on MD via SonicStage. Since you already have three units, they are likely to last you a very long time. The RH1 looks cool and sounds good. But compared to flash mp3 players in its price range, like the Sansa Sandisk E200 series at half the price, the MZ-RH1 is bulkier, holds less music (though of course discs are swappable), is harder to read and is less convenient than drag-and-drop mp3.The 8GB one is $178 from here--http://www.thenerds.net/index.php?page=esearch&keyword=sansa&action=Query&p=3 and lower capacity is even cheaper; do you really need more than 4GB? As a bonus, it's not an iPod (and I played it side-by-side with a Nano, and it sounds better). Personally, I would not get another minidisc unit just as a player, particularly when you already have enough to last. I also have the feeling my own RH-1 will be my last minidisc recorder. By the time I wear it out, there will undoubtedly be a flash recorder that works better and doesn't have SonicStage encryption hassles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzilli Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 On the other hand, there is no flash player out there that comes close to the sound quality of a Hi-MD PCM disc. If sound quality is important, you can't beat Hi-MD for a portable medium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smteacsmo Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 On the other hand, there is no flash player out there that comes close to the sound quality of a Hi-MD PCM disc. If sound quality is important, you can't beat Hi-MD for a portable mediumI agree. For me (besides the recording (and PCM uncomressed quality recording) capability), the MD is still superior in audio quality. it is one of the few media players allowing playing in multiple compression ratio, from PCM to lossless-ATRAC to lossy ATRAC and MP3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avrin Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) tasdisr, just get TWO of those (like I did), while it is still possible! Then we'll be able to talk with iPod'niks (yeah, that's Russian) and A800'ers about sound quality... Edited May 29, 2007 by Avrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasdisr Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well I finally decided to bite the bullet and order an RH1. Minidisco had three left this morning so I thought I might as wellorder one before they are gone. They had 10 on hand when I first checked and since I am not sure they will get more I thought I would take the plunge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well I finally decided to bite the bullet and order an RH1. Minidisco had three left this morning so I thought I might as wellorder one before they are gone. They had 10 on hand when I first checked and since I am not sure they will get more I thought I would take the plunge!!Get the 40ELK remote to go with it , you will love it the first time you use it , (Looks cool to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasdisr Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Get the 40ELK remote to go with it , you will love it the first time you use it , (Looks cool to)I already have the 40ELK remote!! Just need to order an extra battery or two and I should be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzilli Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I will need that remote as well. My tired old eyes don't get it with the tiny one that comes with the RH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojum Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I will need that remote as well. My tired old eyes don't get it with the tiny one that comes with the RH1So, why use a remote at all?? The panel on the RH1 is luminescent and easily readable. I get by fine without mine remote. I like to keep it as simple as possible. And I'm older than you.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecofreak Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 So, why use a remote at all?? The panel on the RH1 is luminescent and easily readable. I get by fine without mine remote. I like to keep it as simple as possible. And I'm older than you.Cheers The handy remote is one big plus for MD/HiMD over most other PMP, say, Ipod. I always find it amusing seeing people walking and holding their I-whatever since they have otherwise no way to control it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzilli Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Actually there are remotes for I-whatever players available, but not straight from the box. Accessorize! is the key to success for Apple.You're older than me? Is that possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Maybe?! You meant to refer to boojum's post I think...LOL now we all gotta start countin the grey hairs ,.....First MD goes Davy Jones way , next Us ........How come there arent any OLD MAN smileys to stick up here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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