FS Sharp MD-DS77 Purple

[gillian_le]

I have a sharp playback unit DS77 and am trying to find it a good home.

As you may know, Sharp and Sony both make great little machines, but they boast complete different music styles.

This playback unit DS77 was Sharp's last generation of minidisc player, at that time made to compete with sony's MZ-EH1. Yes, that's right. Sharp MD player vs Sony HI-MD player!

I was the one lucky to have both units at that time, frankly speaking, I can't say the EH1 sounds better than DS77. For those less informed with Sharp's unit, here's my summary (tested with Westone W3):

Advantage of DS77 over sony's HIMD:

1. Bass

Sharp's "X-bass" has much more power while retain the clarity of sound, while sony's low feels like absent most of time, comparative speaking. It feels warm and deep.

2. Transition among three bands

From low, middle to treble, sharp's unit sounds more smooth while sony sounds completely separated. It feels more realistic than 'digital'.

3. Sound stage

DS77's soundstage is wider than my EH1.

Disadvantage of DS77 compared with sony's HIMD:

1. Less MBs on a disc (of course)

2. The treble is dimmer than EH1, on EH1 I can hear clear hiss in treble, especially in female vocal. On DS77 they are not so obvious.

3. The stick remote is not as fancy as EH1's MC40ELK.

So here are the pics of this unit:

Front

Side

Back (small sign of wears, nothing major)

Accessories that come with:

Ask for $250 OBO.

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