Description
Sharpe MD-S50 Minidisc Player
The Sharp MD-S50 is a vintage, highly compact portable MiniDisc player originally introduced by Sharp in March 1996. It is highly regarded by retro audio collectors for its unique aesthetic and ultra-slim design.
Key Specifications & Features
- Design & Form Factor: Measures just 74 x 17.9 x 106 mm and weighs 150 grams with the battery. It features a large viewing window on the lid so you can watch the MiniDisc spin inside.
- Power & Battery Life: Offers 4 hours of playback on its proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (AD-S50BT), or up to 10 hours using 3 AA alkaline batteries via an external dry-cell case (AD-S50BC). It also features a 4-step battery life indicator.
- Audio Features: Includes a 3-step digital bass boost, random play, and repeat play modes.
- Remote Control: Comes with an inline remote control featuring a large LCD screen capable of displaying Katakana and Roman characters.
- Hardware Efficiency: It was notable for using a single-chip architecture for all digital processing, which reduced power consumption by 35% compared to Sharp’s previous models.


















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