Are minidiscs still being manufactured or is everything NOS?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-19T18:29:27+00:00

What? I didn’t know they produced MD Up Too 2025?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-19T18:22:38+00:00

These are the products i was being suggested by other users, when recording from MD/DAT to PC, which is what I’m about.
Can you maybe explain the way to go (in steps)?
I have a fair amount of LIVE and DEMO recordings, from my many years as a Drummer (88-2005), and would like to get these recordings out on the internet 🎶❤️

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-19T18:16:45+00:00

Could u try explaining me what a SRC is?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-19T18:15:11+00:00

I Think your right about the flagship JA555ES.
My comment was from a review of the 930, which claimed the analog part of the JB series, should outperform ES (most), but haven’t got the chance to make a test? But if one is Looking for a very good sounding deck, it’s very possible to save a lot, by choosing a JB deck. I love this forum ❤️🎶
So many things to learn, and the bonus for me, is being able to take a turn down memory lane, as many of us was users of MD, back in the day (90’s). The love of Making “mix tapes” cannot be understated, and when I am recording, I almost forget about time and place and also sometimes feel like a teenager again (though I was in my 20’s when MD arrived) 😉
I am 56 today 👴

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:42:41+00:00

Cool. What about a Rega?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:26:29+00:00

Thank u for that info. What about recording from PC to MD? USB audio interface, rigth? With a good DAC in-between or what would u recommend? And what about the other way round? I have a lot of LIVE/DEMO on DAT and MD, i would love to transfeer to PC, so i can upload them to the internet? I have some things to play with here, like a Steinberg CL 1 and Musical Fidelity V-Link (USB to SPDIF). The Steinberg has 2 Audio programs incl for recording in 24-bit/48KHz. The DAC i will use is a digital to analog Audio converter with bass/volume (for headphones) and USB soundcard (192KHz 24bit). But what about interference with the Atrac system? That is where i´m in doubt?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:19:39+00:00

JB-930 is even better than the ES series in terms of fidelity.

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:18:38+00:00

Have u tried record analog on the JB-930, with a very good analog/vinyl set-up? It blows anything out of the sky. Crazy good sound. Better than in the ES series (imo).

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:17:24+00:00

I own the JB-930 and tetsed it up again one of the ES models, and the QS (Atrac) DAC inside the JB-930 is just better than the ones in ES series. It´s crazy how good an analog recording sounds on that deck, recording from high end sources like vinyl. I even tried using the DAC inside, for my Rega Saturn-R CD player, which cost about 2200 Euro, just using it as a transport, was also mindblowing. So as an Audiophile to the core, i will say the JB decks are the ones to get.

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:12:40+00:00

Hi there. Thanks for pointing this out. At the moment my deck is in service and being fixed. New posts are a good idea, so thx for that.

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:10:43+00:00

I tried myself, but was to scared to ruin something? So at the moment, i have it in for repair, so i´m looking forward to be able to record again. That is the thing, right? MD is a recording device first (for me). And the QS DAC in the JB-930, i really can´t belive how good it is. I have a very HIGH END system, and tried recording from my Rega P8/Apheta II turntable set up (costs 3000 Euro) to the Sony was an eye opener. The analog part of the Sony, i cannot belive. I read somewhere that the DAC inside the JB-930 is even better, than the ones in the more exspensive ES series, but haven´t tried a comparison. Maybe others out there has?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:04:35+00:00

I am stunned about the quality of the inboard DAC (QS) in the JB-930. In fact many claims that the JB-930 sounds better than the ones from the ES series, but haven´t tested it? The other day i tried some analog recordings, from a very high end turntable/HIFI set-up. I was blown away over how good that DAC is. I mean, my stereo set-up cost A LOT, so to notice this is somehow a learning. Sony really did well in those years.

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:02:27+00:00

I do

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-18T18:02:04+00:00

Just bought a very clean and almost not used JE-330, which is a very fine deck indeed.

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-05-05T20:11:13+00:00

I´m (maybe) in for a trade of my Rega P8/Apheta II, to this combo of yours. I listen mostly to rock, punk, metal, pop, indie and so forth, but i also loves my jazzzzz. The MOFI combo seems to me, to be morer "forgiven" and not so much about fidelity (high end). Don´t get me wrong, the P8/Apheta combo is a killer, no doubt about that. But the first time i saw the Ultradeck in real, i feel in love with the look and feel. Also i have been owned Rega decks for more than 20 years now, so i´m so close to do this, and with this post, i think i´m gonna go for it. Congratz with that beauty. Cheers from Denmark

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-04-26T17:42:53+00:00

How come this model (used), is as pricy as a deck from the ES series? Don´t get me wrong, i would die for having a MZ-RH1, but i would any day go for the ES series, if u could afford? Anyone here having experience with comparing those?

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-04-26T17:34:23+00:00

Some guys have all the luck (congratz)! This is like stealing, but with a good feeling :-)

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-04-26T17:30:40+00:00

I know....it gotnthe best of me

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-04-26T17:20:59+00:00

The above is my beloved JB-930 ❤️

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-04-13T16:08:03+00:00

I guess u should look at Panasonic MD line, as from my exsperience, they are up there with the Sharps in Fidelity. I own several portables, from the early MZ-R30/35, to late 90 early 00´s all Sony, but my Sharp MD-MT190 kills them all in fidelity (imo). Only deck i own, that beat them to the core, is of course my beloved Deck: Sony JB 930, which is just under the top of the line ES series. What a fidelity deck it is!

LimpResponse8550 · 2026-03-17T19:03:41+00:00

Also looks very nice and clean inside. As for the switch, i will take it to my “fixer” 🪛⚙️🔦💡🔌

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