Name: Sony Portable Minidisc Recorder MZ-NH600 - Escapist Gamer
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Sony Portable Minidisc Recorder MZ-NH600

£77.00

Sony Portable Minidisc Recorder MZ-NH600

This is a used Sony portable Minidisc recorder MZ-NH600
I have tested this and it works well, both in playback and recording.
Please note the charger/remote and other accessories are not included.
The player has some scratches and is discoloured on the top and back, plus the silver face on the front is starting to come away.
Please see the photos for the condition.

Thanks for looking

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Description

Sony Portable Minidisc Recorder MZ-NH600

The Sony Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-NH600 is a Hi-MD Walkman, meaning it supports the higher-capacity 1GB Hi-MD discs in addition to standard MiniDiscs. Released in 2004, it was an entry-level Hi-MD unit and is a popular choice for vintage audio collectors.

Key features

Hi-MD and standard MiniDisc compatibility: Can record to and play back both 1GB Hi-MD discs and standard-sized MiniDiscs. When formatted with the Hi-MD software, standard 177MB discs can hold up to 350MB of data.
PC connectivity: Connects to a computer via USB to enable high-speed music transfers using the included SonicStage software.
Data storage: Can be used as a portable data storage device in addition to being a music player and recorder.
Audio quality: Supports multiple audio compression modes, including Linear PCM (uncompressed), ATRAC3plus, and ATRAC3. Reviewers note that the sound quality is good, even on higher compression settings.
Recording features: Includes stereo recording, synchro-recording, and editing tools like track marking and erasing.
Long battery life: Delivers up to 27 hours of playback in Hi-SP mode with both the rechargeable and AA battery.

Pros and cons

Based on CNET and Amazon reviews from the time of its release, here are some key advantages and disadvantages of the MZ-NH600:

Pros

Large storage: The ability to store up to 1GB of audio on a single Hi-MD disc was a significant advantage over many MP3 players at the time.
Removable storage: The use of removable and re-recordable media provides unlimited storage capacity.
Excellent sound: Delivers high-quality audio, with some users even preferring it to later high-res players.
Long battery life: Its long-lasting battery is a recurring point of praise from reviewers.

Cons

No backlit LCD: The base model does not have a backlit display, making it difficult to read in the dark.
Basic display: The display can only show a few characters of the song title at a time, requiring users to scroll to see the full title.
Proprietary software: Requires the use of Sony’s SonicStage software, which some users found slow, particularly when transferring MP3 files.
No AC adapter: An AC power adapter was not included with the player, though it can be powered by AA batteries or a USB connection.
Lacks some premium features: As an entry-level model, it lacks features found on higher-end Hi-MD players, such as a backlit remote, microphone-in, and a docking station.