Description

Sony MZ-NH700 Hi-MD Minidisc Player

The Sony MZ-NH700 is a highly sought-after 2004 portable Hi-MD MiniDisc recorder known for its excellent blend of full inputs, uncompressed audio support, and standard battery power.

• Hi-MD Format: It supports standard MiniDiscs (reformatted to 300MB) and 1GB Hi-MD blanks, storing up to 45 hours of music per 1GB disc.
• Audio Codecs: Records in uncompressed Linear PCM (CD quality) as well as compressed ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats.
• Power Supply: Runs on a single standard AA battery for roughly 15 hours of playback, which makes it far easier to power today than models requiring proprietary gumstick batteries.
• Full Suite of Inputs: Equipped with individual microphone, line-in, and optical/digital connections for versatile recording.
• PC Connectivity: Features a USB port allowing you to store data files or transfer audio. It is compatible with modern community-driven web tools like Web MiniDisc Pro using Zadig drivers.
• Analog Amplifier: Unlike some later models that transitioned to bright digital amps, the NH700 uses an analog amplifier praised by enthusiasts for a warmer, less fatiguing sound profile