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Sony MDS-S41

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Name MDS-S41
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1999/01
Device type deck
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 280 x 90 x 283mm
Weight 3.0kg
ATRAC ver 4.5
Power cable AC
Price (launch)
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control

Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions.

Seems to be mostly an export unit for the US / CA / AEP / UK / E / AUS markets. The service manual states it is identical to the MDS-40, except it has an “E1 core transformer.” and a few minor changes.

Shipped with RM-D30M remote.

Had support for the PCLK-MD1 and PCLK-MD2 PC Link Kits.

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-JE520 MD Mechanism Type: MDM-5A Optical Pick-up: KMS-260A/J1N ATRAC IC: CXD2654R


Content adapted from: Audio Heritage (Japanese) [*], Minidisc.org [*]

Manuals

MDS-S41 User Manual

MDS-S41 Service Manual ENG

MDS-S41 Service Manual (Brazilian)

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