Sony - MDS JE520 Mini Disc player with Remote and free Discs! Minidisc deck - Multiple models
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Sony MDS-JE520 MiniDisc deck with remote control, five items in total, in Excellent physical condition, manufactured in 1999, tested and working, includes three sealed NOS Sony Color Collection 80-minute MiniDiscs.
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In case you dont know, the Mini Disc is BACK
All hifi collectors should at least have one in their collection. And they were only made from 1998 to 1999. So..... think about that.
A stunning late-90s classic, this silver Sony MDS-JE520 MiniDisc Deck brings the golden era of MiniDisc recording back to life in style.
Beautifully built in Japan and finished in elegant brushed silver, the JE520 is widely regarded as one of Sony’s most reliable and best-sounding standalone MD decks — delivering warm, detailed ATRAC 4.5 digital audio with that unmistakably nostalgic
MiniDisc charm.
This unit includes the original remote control (batteries included!…) effortless operation from your listening chair, plus an incredible bonus: 3 sealed NOS (New Old Stock) Sony Color Collection 80-minute MiniDiscs, included as a gift — perfect for recording your favourite albums, mixtapes, or simply displaying alongside this iconic machine.
Features include: • High-quality ATRAC 4.5 recording and playback
• Optical and coaxial digital inputs for pristine digital recording
• Analogue line inputs/outputs
• Headphone output with level control
• Full editing and titling functions
• Two-line display with track/title information
• Solid Sony late-90s build quality made in Japan
Specifications:
Year of manufacture: 1998–1999
Frequency response: 5Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 96dB
Dimensions: 430 × 95 × 280 mm
Weight: 3.4 kg
The MDS-JE520 has developed a cult following among MiniDisc enthusiasts for its robust transport, smooth recording quality, and timeless design. Many collectors consider it one of the sweet spots in Sony’s MiniDisc lineup.
A perfect addition for vintage hi-fi collectors, retro digital audio fans, or anyone wanting to experience the unique magic of MiniDisc recording exactly as it was in the late 1990s.
Please note that vintage electronic items are not guaranteed and please see the detailed photographs provided as they form part of the description of the item and therefore part of the sale. She shows very light signs of use for her age.
Please note that we will pack her with our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy.
In case you dont know, the Mini Disc is BACK
All hifi collectors should at least have one in their collection. And they were only made from 1998 to 1999. So..... think about that.
A stunning late-90s classic, this silver Sony MDS-JE520 MiniDisc Deck brings the golden era of MiniDisc recording back to life in style.
Beautifully built in Japan and finished in elegant brushed silver, the JE520 is widely regarded as one of Sony’s most reliable and best-sounding standalone MD decks — delivering warm, detailed ATRAC 4.5 digital audio with that unmistakably nostalgic
MiniDisc charm.
This unit includes the original remote control (batteries included!…) effortless operation from your listening chair, plus an incredible bonus: 3 sealed NOS (New Old Stock) Sony Color Collection 80-minute MiniDiscs, included as a gift — perfect for recording your favourite albums, mixtapes, or simply displaying alongside this iconic machine.
Features include: • High-quality ATRAC 4.5 recording and playback
• Optical and coaxial digital inputs for pristine digital recording
• Analogue line inputs/outputs
• Headphone output with level control
• Full editing and titling functions
• Two-line display with track/title information
• Solid Sony late-90s build quality made in Japan
Specifications:
Year of manufacture: 1998–1999
Frequency response: 5Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 96dB
Dimensions: 430 × 95 × 280 mm
Weight: 3.4 kg
The MDS-JE520 has developed a cult following among MiniDisc enthusiasts for its robust transport, smooth recording quality, and timeless design. Many collectors consider it one of the sweet spots in Sony’s MiniDisc lineup.
A perfect addition for vintage hi-fi collectors, retro digital audio fans, or anyone wanting to experience the unique magic of MiniDisc recording exactly as it was in the late 1990s.
Please note that vintage electronic items are not guaranteed and please see the detailed photographs provided as they form part of the description of the item and therefore part of the sale. She shows very light signs of use for her age.
Please note that we will pack her with our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
MDS JE520 Mini Disc player with Remote and free Discs!
Multiple models
Yes
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
5
Includes
+ Extra item (see description), Remote control
Year of manufacture
1999
Weight
5 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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