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SONY MDS-JA22ES – High-Quality MiniDisc Recorder/Player

SONY MDS-JA22ES MD Deck - Functionality Verified.
This unit has undergone internal belt replacement, lubrication, and lens cleaning.
Prior to listing, we confirmed playback capability via analog input/output and recording functionality.
Playback was verified for approximately 5 minutes across three media types, including track-to-track seek functionality. Recording was verified for approximately 1 minute across three media types.


The SONY MDS-JA22ES is a high-performance MiniDisc recorder and player from Sony’s ES (Elevated Standard) series, introduced in 1998. It was designed as a quality MD deck for audiophiles and serious home audio systems, combining refined digital processing and solid analog circuitry for accurate recording and playback. 


Key Features
• Format: MiniDisc (MD) digital recorder/player 
• Digital Signal Processing: Enhanced Type-R DSP for ATRAC processing, improving accuracy and audio fidelity compared to earlier ATRAC decks by reallocating bit quantities and re-analyzing audio data. 


Audio Performance

• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB) 
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >102 dB (playback) 
• Dynamic Range: >99 dB (playback) 
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤0.003% (playback) 
• Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limit ( W-peak) 


Inputs & Outputs

• Analog Input: 1 × Line (RCA) 
• Digital Input: 2 × Optical (TOSLINK), 1 × Coaxial 
• Analog Output: 1 × Line (RCA) 
• Digital Output: 1 × Optical, 1 × Coaxial 
• Headphone Output: 1 × standard jack 


Physical & Power Specs

• Power Supply: AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz 

• Power Consumption: 16 W 

• Dimensions: approx. 430 × 125 × 345 mm (W × H × D) 

• Weight: approx. 7.8 kg 

Additional Features

• R-core transformer for better power stability and reduced interference. 
• Digital Recording Level Control for precision during recording. 
• PC Control Support: Can be connected to a PC or Mac with Sony’s MD-PC Link Kit (PCLK-MD1) for editing and track naming. 

Summary
The SONY MDS-JA22ES is a well-balanced MiniDisc deck within Sony’s ES series, offering precise ATRAC processing, clean analog and digital I/O, and solid mechanical design for stable recording and playback. It sits above basic MD decks in performance and features while remaining more accessible than flagship ES models, making it a desirable choice for enthusiasts of the MiniDisc format.



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