Features:

  • 40-second shock-resistant memory
  • Lightweight magnesium die cast body
  • Headphone remote with backlit LCD
  • Rechargeable battery and charger supplied
  • One AA battery case supplied for extended playback
awesome

I'VE HAD ONE FOR 9 MO. ITS THE BEST COOLEST THING I EVER OWNED. IT DOES ANYTHING YOU COULD WANT IT TO DO. ITS REALLY REALLY SMALL. ITS EVEN FUN TO OPEN. YOU HAVE TO BUY ONE JUST REMEMBER TO ONLY RUN IT ON NIMH BATTERIES OR DONT EVEN BUY IT THE MONEY FOR THE BATTERIES AND CHARGER YOU'LL SAVE IN THE FRST FEW MONTHS YOU USE IT. YOU'LL BE SORRY LATER IF YOU BUY A DIFFERENT MODEL!!!

WORKS LIKE A CHARM. DON'T LET OTHER REVIEWERS FOOL YOU.

My first review of a minidisc player was done in 2001. It was for the MZ-R70 blue model. I have bought this MZ-R55 2nd hand, which is in fact, over 3 years old. The unit (recorder and all supplies) work like a charm. It works better than the MZ-R70, for it's faster when skipping tracks, and it runs the TOC EDIT faster than my other model, which is an MZ-R50 silver model. Yes, I have 3 minidisc players. May I say, even though many people have rated the MZ-R55 down, I love it. All you have to do is have a little patience, and take care of the Unit. I like the backlit remote, which is excellently handy when you don't want to flip the player/recorder in and out of your pocket every two minutes to raise the volume or change song. The unit's shell takes a lot more abuse than that of the MZ-R70. The paint doesn't come off as easy, and even though the unit may be a bit heavier, at least I'm more aware of the fact that there's something fragile in my pocket. I think that 4 hours of battery life is halfway decent if not acceptable. What I mean, is that 4 hours is fine by me. I don't go out much, and that leaves less ware&Tear on the unit. Let me tell you...the bass in the collapsible headphones is outstanding. These headphones sport the best digital bass that I have ever heard. May I also add, you don't have to turn the volume up too high, to drown out the exterior sound around you. I find myself not having to put the volume up past 50%. The AA battery compartment is handy to have when your NH-14WM (Nickel-Metal Hydride Battert) loses its charge. Just today I went out with the compartment attached, and voila, it's there when I need it. My MZ-R55 is the silver model. Even though I bought this unit second hand, it seems to have withstood a lot of time, and everything I expected it to be, it has lived up to its SONY name. The carrying pouch is genuninely handy to have, if you're going out in the harsher of climates. That way, it won't get wet or humid. Another thing, the headphones, being as short as they are, are practical for someone who always puts their mini-disc player in their shirt pocket, with or without the remote. The only thing wrong with that, is that you can't really turn your head too far from in front of the unit, or you will be pulling on the wire. For the 3 Volt power supply adaptor, I am happy about it, because it's the same voltage as for my MZ-R70. They both share adaptors, and one is always near the stereo for playing through big bass speakers. One is always there for the personal listening pleasure at my desk. The whole shebang comes in a neat little rectangular box, which is great for storing, and great for placing my other mini-disc players and their accessories when not in use. I would recommend you go on an internet site for SONY mini-disc players, to print out their service manuals for each individual model. I have a manual printed out for each of my 3 units. Kind of comes in handy when you know a little about electronics. I am happy with this product, and would recommend this to anyone, even those fussy people who nag about every little problem they encounter. Hope this review has helped you.

Great Md Player

This is a great mini dosk player. the rp 55 was a great buy. It has great sound quality and the features are top notch. I would have to say though, you have to be careful about dropping it. It is small and fragile. In my opinion this is the best player out.

not too shabby!

Not too fragile! Ive dropped mine from 3 feet onto heaps of surfaces and it still works like a charm! Anyway, minidisks are too expensive at the moment. Wait 5 or 6 months till they go down then buy a system. Take it from me. I bought mine a year ago

quit complaining

So many people are bad-mouthing mini-disk players these days because of the battery life and size...spoilt whiners, have they forgotten that only a few short years ago the best portable sound quality was from a cd-player the size of their head?...Fact is that this is no longer the smallest one on the market, so what? It is still small enough to fit in your shirt pocket and not bulge, and the 4 hours of battery life is more than adequate (if you plug into these for more than four hours at a time, you have way too much spare time). The sound is excellent, but unless you use the optical cable (which, contrary to what some people say, IS supplied with the unit) to get the digital sound from your source, be prepared for a recording not too much better than a regular tape. BUT you can use this unit to record mp3's, soundfiles and all sorts of stuff off the net as well. Most of all, it is extremely easy to use, it virtually tells you how to operate it! And now, with the "90" model out, this one is way cheaper ... . Great package, great price...

Happy with the MZ-R55

I've had the recorder/player for about three months and find that it works perfectly for me. The sound is great at home with my Sennheiser 540 over the ear headphones, and it can play through a sound system. I carry it everywhere and play it with high quality Sennheiser ear-buds whenever there is a free moment. (The Sennheisers are a bit cheaper than the high end Sony's and sound as good.) Having good sound wherever you are is a great plus. The battery problems mentioned by others can be solved if you alternate recharging two of the Sony batteries. That way, one is always fresh. Each seems to last 3 to 4 hours. To tell the truth, I wouldn't want to have it in my ears more than three hours at a time anyway. Agreed that titling is a pain. Life would be easier if you could type them in from a computer. Yet, there is enough time to input the titles on the first listen. The drawback is that after all the tedius effort, I'm reluctant to record over the track.

A great little preformer

Recording music from my turntable I can now enjoy where ever I go .This fits my style better than cassettes or cd's

great

i take several months to decide what minidisc i should buy, i bought de mz-r55 and im very happy with my decition, it has been a year and a half since it belongs to me and i have nothing to complain about it. i had recorded several blanks, like 50, with any problems. i love the remote control. i love it size. i take it anywhere. the only thing that you must be aware is to have batteries. if you're prepared for that, then you can listen to your music with an excellent sound quality anytime. i love to go to my friends flats and record a disc if i like it, or only some songs. you can do anything!!!!!!!

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