One of the few Hi-MD decks, and the smallest one out there. It is quite similar to its normal MD predecessor the MD-105. While this device does support Hi-MD, it unfortunately is not a netMD device.
The MD-105FX has the unusual honour of being the second and last Hi-MD component ever released. Part of Onkyo’s INTEC205 range, it combines gracefully with Onkyo’s other INTEC205 components to form a mini component Hi-Fi system.
Specs
Forum thread with teardown photos [*]
Content adapted from: minidisc.org [*] Onkyo Press Release (archived) [*] Onkyo Press Release (archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) [*] release date announcement [*] release date announcement (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) [*] Onkyo MD-105FX User Manual (Japanese)
MD-105FX User Manual (JP)
MD-133/105FX User Manual (En) (Note: MD-133 has different specs, for example SNr 94dB, while MD-105FX SNr is 100dB)
MD MECHANISM: KMK-400AAA, MZD-DRV1N (after 2006)
ATRAC IC: CXD2686-223GG, CXD2687-001GG (after 2006) like in Sony Service Manual for the MZ-RH1.
LASER UNIT: KMS260B-?? with 25pin custom connector, ABX-U2, UM, U