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Seller's Description

Baujahr: 1999-2001
Hergestellt in Japan
B X H x T: 430 x 95 x 290 mm
Gewicht: 3,5 kg
Fernbedienung (RM D29M)
Neupreis: 450 DM
Anzahl der Eingänge: 2
Analog Line in (Cinch): 57 kOhm, 500 mV (Nenn.), 125 mV (Min.)
Digital in (Optisch): 660nm (Wellenlänge)
Anzahl der Ausgänge: 1
Analog Line out (Cinch): 2 V, 50 kOhm

Wandler: ATRAC - Komprimierung
Frequenzgang: 5 - 20.000 Hz (±)3dB
Signalrauschabstand: über 94 dB bei Wiedergabe
Titelprogrammierung(35 Titel),Shuffle,Repeat: (repeat all und repeat 1)
Aufnahmefunktionen wählbar optisch oder Chinch
Aufnahmemodi: Stereo, Mono
Bearbeitungsfunktionen, Titelname editierbar, Löschen(Titel, Namen oder Alles), Verschieben, Teilen, Verbinden.

Fading durch die Fernbedienung RM-D29M möglich
digitale Lautstärkeregelung durch die Fernbedienung möglich
Mehrfachbelegung der Tasten für Buchstaben an der Fernbedienung
Einige Funktionen sind über ein Sub- Menü (Einstell- Menü) grundlegend einstellbar
Gerät hat Eigendiagnosefunktion (bei Fehlern)
UNDO- Funktion: rückgängig- machen der letzten Editier- Aktion;
Time Machine Recording (Verschieben der Aufnahmezeit um 6 Sek. (Speicher)

Privatverkauf, keine Garantie, Umtausch, Rücknahme oder Gewährleistung.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

At €170, this asking price sits just above the 75th percentile of €162 for comparable used Sony MDS-JE330 decks, making it slightly ambitious but not unreasonable given the excellent condition. The median market price is €150, with the 25th percentile at €108, so this listing is clearly above the typical fair range. However, since the unit is described as excellent and includes cables and accessories, the premium is justified for a buyer seeking reliability without repair risk.

The Sony MDS-JE330 is a respected entry-level MiniDisc recorder from the late 1990s, known for its solid jog dial control and dependable recording performance. Its main upside lies in this clean, original-owner condition with included accessories, which is rare in today’s used market. For enthusiasts wanting a functional, low-maintenance MiniDisc deck without hunting for parts or dealing with non-functioning units, this is a worthwhile buying opportunity despite the modest price premium.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Sony

Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.

Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.

Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.

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