Features: Clamshell disc loading. Backlit remote, 40 second shock memory. Can be connected to Sharp MD compo system for MD copying (analog) including track titles. Digital X-Bass. Autoplay option (MD starts playing upon insertion). Controls on back panel. Unique LiIon gumpack rechargeable cell that recharges in main unit with AC adapter, even while in use. Available in silver, blue and pink. (Kenwood model has carrying strap, Sharp does too?).

Links:

• Japanese info on Sharp's MD-ST521 MD player.
• Japanese announcement and photo of Pioneeer's PMD-R55 and PMD-P5 portables.
• Japanese info and pictures on Pioneer's PMD-P5 and 'R55 portables.
• Onkyo's photo and Japanese information for their MD-P20 clone of the unit.
• Japan Direct has some clear shots of the unit.
• Japanese info on Kenwood's DMC-K5, a clone.

Specs: Freq. Resp.: 20-20kHz +/-3dB, Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW into 16ohms.

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