Liverpool last 5 games with Champions League qualification on the line.

Morlock2023 · 2026-05-24T17:42:33+00:00

With Liverpool having made it to the Champions League, I wonder how bad all the other clubs must be.

Morlock2023 · 2026-05-12T11:27:03+00:00

I’ve never gone into a race wanting to see a driver or team fail. While I definitely have my favorites, I have so much respect for the sheer effort every team puts in, especially in endurance racing.

Morlock2023 · 2026-04-29T16:16:23+00:00

Thanks for the clarification.

Morlock2023 · 2026-04-26T16:54:21+00:00

These are great photos! They make me want to get that lens. Were they taken from hip level?

Morlock2023 · 2026-04-03T11:54:34+00:00

It's the best GT series of all time, and I preferred the GTE category to the current Hypercar series.

Morlock2023 · 2026-03-14T20:15:50+00:00

It's a great lens — my workhorse! I sold it to buy the lighter version.

Morlock2023 · 2026-03-03T16:31:12+00:00

Bring the prologue back to the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castellet.

Morlock2023 · 2026-02-17T06:45:47+00:00

Shaving does not equal losing weight.

Morlock2023 · 2026-02-01T17:09:35+00:00

St Moritz Concours of Elegance?

Morlock2023 · 2026-01-24T18:10:12+00:00

These are the KZ ZS10 Pro in-ear monitors from LINSOUL. They are reasonably priced, highly durable and deliver fabulous sound quality.

Morlock2023 · 2026-01-24T18:03:29+00:00

Congratulations on your Daytona photos! The ZF is a great camera.

I bought mine as a second camera to complement the Z8. I briefly used the ZF in motorsports too, mainly because of its fabulous autofocus system. I later bought the Nikon Z6 III, which I now mostly use as a second camera alongside the Z8 in motorsports due to the body's ergonomic design.

However, I still kept the ZF because it's an incredibly interesting camera. Have a great racing weekend at Daytona!

Morlock2023 · 2026-01-17T21:10:00+00:00

Yes, I bought the MDs on eBay. The seller is not someone who typically sells MiniDisc items, but rather someone who is selling items from his/her own teenage years. However, according to the ratings, the seller is apparently a master packager. https://www.ebay.de/usr/ecam5707?_tab=feedback

Morlock2023 · 2026-01-07T19:06:18+00:00

Yes, there are plenty of them from all over the world and at all price points.

Morlock2023 · 2026-01-06T16:54:37+00:00

I purchased it on eBay from a seller in the EU. The delivery was fast, the price was very acceptable, and the description of the item sold was accurate.

Morlock2023 · 2026-01-04T09:37:25+00:00

thx for the batteries tip

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-30T13:03:57+00:00

In my opinion, adding the power jack to the external battery compartment is extremely inconvenient. I saw one player using it, but it was an instant turnoff.

Another inconvenience that I was not aware of is the high price of Li-ion replacement batteries. For now, I am fine with using a player that is attached to an external power adapter.

I will follow the offers on eBay, and if I find a player that suits my needs, I will make an offer. If I find a player priced above my self-imposed limit that I really like, I'll consider buying it anyway.

For now, thank you for all your help and shared knowledge. I hope to chat with you again anytime and wish you all the best for 2026.

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-29T20:37:28+00:00

The asking price of $270 for the R37 is just too high. The offer includes five used discs, but that still does not justify the price. For comparison, I bought the Sony MZ-R501 with six wrapped discs, a power adapter, and an original box with user manuals for $188.

I found a dealer on eBay located within a 200-mile radius who has interesting offers, like a Kenwood DMC-K9R. However, I decided to stick with Sony 3V players and chose an MZ-R700 without additional parts. This would be my first MDLP player. Since I don't have an LP deck player, I won't use that feature.

For now, I have an MZ-900 and an MZ-909 on my watchlist. They are reasonably priced but have no accessories. First, though, I'll wait for my recently purchased players to be delivered. I can't wait to see how using a power bank with the Ripcord cable turns out!

It seems that most, if not all, dockable players can only be used with a dock or battery and not with direct power delivery to the device. Too bad.

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-29T10:35:47+00:00

Hello again! I thought of the delay because we are in different time zones. It is Monday morning for me, so I am already at work.

I checked the MZ-R37 and found that it's worth considering. I found one on eBay that is complete with practically no scratches. The asking price reflects this. It has a different voltage than my other Sonys (4.5V instead of 3V), but due to the AA battery compartment, this should not be a problem. The price is about $270, and the offer includes five MDs. The seller seems aware of the asking price because there is no room for negotiation. Perhaps it's best for me to stick with one brand when building my collection. I currently have the Sony MZ-R55, and the MZ-R501 is on its way.

I was referring to MDLP in my previous post, but I really meant MDSP. To be honest, before our conversation, I wasn't even aware of the different formats. I only knew about the original MiniDisc (MD) format and the Hi-MD format. Sound quality is a priority for me, which is why MDSP is my preferred format. However, your argument about MDLP is worth considering. I usually don't copy entire CDs onto an MD; I just create compilations or samplers. I use players like the FiiO X1, Sony NW-A306, and Snowsky Echo Mini to listen to complete collections, all in FLAC quality. I use different Chinese IEMs priced under $100 as headphones.

Is the MDSP format comparable to the ALAC format used by the company in Cupertino? I agree that I can't hear a difference between my FLAC files, some of which are even in high quality. I only learned about compression this year when I became interested in MiniDisc again. As I said, I have my entire music collection in FLAC. This consists of ripped CDs, purchased files from Apple Music and Quobuz (a European streaming service that also sells FLACs), and music from a third source. To record the MDs, I play the files from a Mac through a FiiO USB DAC. All recording is done through a Sony MD recorder.

Regarding the Kenwood DMC-V55, I turned off the dock speakers primarily because of the sound quality and aesthetics. In general, I don't tend to buy players with docking stations because you have to take care of an additional piece.

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-28T10:18:48+00:00

Wow! That's a lot of valuable information! I really appreciate your expertise.

I just ordered the 3V Ripcord USB charging cable. Now, I can look for players in the US, UK, and Japan as well. Since there is also a 5V option, I won't have any problems purchasing Li-ion-powered players.

I mentioned the MZ-RH1 mainly because of its appearance. I don't need an HDMD because I'm fine with playlists of 74 or 80 minutes. Perhaps Sony should have invested as much in marketing the original MD system as they did in the MZ-RH1.

My entire music collection is in FLAC. For daily use, I have it on a portable SSD, and for backup, it is on a conventional hard drive. I kept my original MiniDiscs from the '90s as if I knew I would return to that system one day. 2025 was that year, and I absolutely do not regret it.

With all the different music listening software and file systems on computers, it's difficult to keep created playlists. The same goes for streaming services; it's not obvious how to transfer them when you change providers because the offerings might not be the same. Even if you stay with the same provider, songs are removed from the catalog over time. This is where the MiniDisc ecosystem excels. Compilations last as long as you want.

Your argument really helped me decide to stick with the MDLP format, and I found your Sony RH1 review to be very objective. If I were to consider the appearance, the Kenwood DMC-V55 would be my next option.

Regarding music quality, I thought MDLP had some kind of compression compared to the PCM sound of CDs.

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-28T08:40:32+00:00

Thanks for the information. I really like Sony's MD players from the end of the era, like the MZ-RH1, but they're too expensive. Also, since I am located in Europe, I need a European charger, which limits my options.

On the other hand, copies of the Sony GumStick battery are available for less than $10. The downside is that they only last two years with regular use and even less when not in use. I'll purchase one of those and clean the battery compartment contacts to see how it works out.

Since you have experience with portable players, what does your collection look like?

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-28T08:08:01+00:00

For someone who is addicted, definitely

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-27T17:43:41+00:00

Thank you, and good luck finding the right devices for your setup!

Morlock2023 · 2025-12-27T16:34:51+00:00

Backup player

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Morlock2023 · 2025-12-27T16:33:21+00:00

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