Sony Bookshelf

Features:

• NetMD.
• 4X CD->MD dubbing.
• ATRAC DSP Type-S.
• LCD displays roman, kanji and kana titles.
• Stylish and small.
• Available in silver, white and black.

Links:

• Sony page
• AVWatch (Japan)
• Minidisc T-Station page

Specs: Amp: 2W+2W. Speakers: 8cm full range and 2.5cm tweeter, passive 8cm radiator on back

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Features:

• NetMD/CD/AM/FM/Cassette bookshelf system.
• ATRAC Type-S.
• NetMD downloads at up to 32X.
• Group mode support.
• 6-second time machine.
• Scale Factor Edit.
• Play modes: shuffle, continue, program (25 track)
• Repeat modes: 1-track, all.
• Digital rec-level control
• Mono-recording mode.
• Keyboard titling possible with optional RM-D10P/D20P IR remote.
• Titling from included remote via cell phone alpha input method.
• Recording sources: CD->MD (digital, 4X speed in SP and LP modes), CD->Cassette, MD<->Cassette (syncho recording possible).
• Simultaneous CD->MD, CD->Cassette recording.
• PCLK-MN20 connectable.
• Timer modes: day timer (daily on/off time), recording timer (unattended recording of several programs, as well as in mono mode), sleep timer (settable in 10 minute steps from 10-90 minutes)
• In the fine print, the Sony page makes an effort to explain that although ATRAC audio can be downloaded at high speed from a PC (via NetMD), the device cannot be connected to the DAN-Z1, their ATRAC based hard disk equipped bookshelf system.
• Available in 3 colors.

Included Accessories: Remote (RM-SM100W), USB cable, CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver 1.5)

Links:

• Sony Japan 2003 Bookshelf systems page (shows the unit in various domestic settings).
• Sony Japan page for the unit

Specs: Amp: 25W+25W, Speakers: 2-way bass reflex, woofer: 100mm cone, tweeter: 25mm cone

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User Manual: CMT-M333NT

Features: Compact, vertical design. 4X CD->MD copying in SP and LP modes. Max 32X NetMD downloading (LP4 mode audio)

Variants: LAM-10 is sans speakers, LAM-Z10 comes with speakers.

Links:

• Sony's Japanese press release (mech. translations: Babelfish (courtesy Peter Ravn), Translingo).
• Sony Minidisc 10th anniversary page (mech. translation).
• Spanish coverage at Quesabesde.
• AV Watch page (mech. trans) has coverage of the MZ-N10/E10 and LAM-10 units.

Specs: Amp: 2W+2W (JEITA)

Included Accessories: SonicStage Ver. 1.5 CD-ROM, USB cable, IR remote, Speakers (LAM-Z10 only)

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Features: NetMD capable unit, supporting OpenMG/Magicgate standards. MDLP and Group function support, up to 4X CD->MD recording. Display is capable of displaying Chinese characters, Includes OpenMG Jukebox Ver2.2 for audio encoding.

Links:

• Sony's official Japanese page (trans) for the LAM-Z1.
• Sony's orignal Japanese press release for the LAM-Z1 (translation of Sony's NetMD equipment and initial NetMD info).

Specs: 7.5W+7.5W output.

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Features: NetMD capable unit, supporting OpenMG/Magicgate standards. MDLP and Group function support, up to 2X CD->MD recording. Includes OpenMG Jukebox Ver2.2 for audio encoding. Certain functions may be operated remotely via the USB interface on a computer (such as the tuner).

Links:

• View an English machine translation of Sony's official page for the CMT-C7NT.
• Sony's orignal Japanese press release for the CMT-C7NT.
• Unit appeared at IFA 2001 (Berlin).

Specs: 20W+20W output. FM frequency range of 76-90MHz. Speaker woofers: 9cm cone type, 2cm tweeter.

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User Manual: CMT-C7NT

Features:

• Non-NetMD little brother to CMT-C7NT
• 2X CD->MD dubbing (SP and LP modes)
• PC Link via PCLK-MN10A/MN20 (realtime transfer)
• Scale Factor edit
• 5 preset equalizer
• Titling remote
• Differences from CMT-C7NT:
  • Non-NetMD
  • Group mode and Kanji titling support only through separately available PC connection kit (?)
  • AC power consumption 60W (vs. 65W on CMT-C7NT), though both units have 20W amplifiers.

Links:

• Sony Japan
• Sony CMT-C7/C5 comparison chart
• Minidisc T-Station page for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 20W+20W

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Features: 3CD/1MD/1Cassette. MDLP support (2X / 4X record capable). MiniDisc "High Power" Micro System. Full MD Editing (Erase, Divide, Combine, Move, Name & Undo), CD to MD Synchro High Speed Dubbing (2X), Single Slide Open Top Loading Auto Reverse Cassette Deck with Full Logic Operation, FM / AM Tuner with 30 Presets, Bass and Treble Control, Sleep and Wake-Up Timer, CD Syncro Recording, CD Text / Disc Memo, Optional PC-Link available (PCLKM10/A), Remote Control.

Links: Sony Hungaria's (!) official page for the CHC-CL5MD.

Specs: 50W+50W maximum output. 2-way bass reflex speaker w/ 17cm woofer, 5cm tweeter.

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User Manual: CHC-CL5MD

Features: 1CD/1MD/1Cassette. MDLP support. Prism Mechanism CD Loading, Rotary Function Selector, Full MD Editing Function (Erase, Divide, Combine, Move, Name & Undo), CD to MD Synchro High Speed Dubbing (2X), Scale Factor Edit, Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG), Bass & Treble Function, CD-R / CD-RW Play Back Capability, DVD / SACD / Text s Disc Memo Capabilities, 30 Preset FM / AM Tuner, Sleep and Wake-Up Timer, Silver Finish Body, Optional PC-Link available (PCLKMN10/A), 2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker, In-Built CD jacket stand, Remote Control: RMSCP500.

Specs: 35W+35W maximum output.

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User Manual: manuals/sony/sony_cmtcp500md_operation_manual.pdf

Features: 3CD/1MD/1Cassette. No MDLP support (contrary to what we previously stated). MiniDisc "High Power" Micro System. Full MD Editing (Erase, Divide, Combine, Move, Name & Undo), CD to MD Synchro High Speed Dubbing (2X), Single Slide Open Top Loading Auto Reverse Cassette Deck with Full Logic Operation, FM / AM Tuner with 30 Presets, Bass and Treble Control, Sleep and Wake-Up Timer, CD Syncro Recording, CD Text / Disc Memo.

Links:

• Sony Europe page for the unit.

Specs: 50W+50W maximum output. 2 Way Bass Reflex Speaker with 17cm Quick Edge Hop Woofer and 5cm Hop Tweeter.

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Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. Sony "Pepz" series. MDLP compatible, 2X CD-to-MD dubbing speed, Scale Factor Edit, PC Link compatible (PCLK-MN10A). Included differently-styled metal panels attach over the speaker front fabric. Unit has HCMS implementation (the same tune cannot be high-speed recorded again within 74 minutes of original high-speed recording).

Links: Sony's Japanese press release covering the CMT-J300.

Specs: 35W x 2. 2.5cm tweeter, 12cm woofer. FM frequency range of 76MHz - 90MHz.

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. MDLP compatible, 4X CD-to-MD record speed, connectable to a computer via PC Link Kit (PCLK-MN10A), Scale Factor Edit allows digital manipulation of track volume. Single reverse cassette deck TC-TX21 integrates into system.

Links: Sony's official Japanese page for the CMT-PX333. Sony's Japanese press release announcing the CMT-PX333.

Specs: 25W x 2 output, 76MHz - 90MHz FM frequency range.

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. MDLP, 4X CD-to-MD dubbing speed, PC Link function, CD-Text support, Scale Factor Edit function, Dynamic Sound Generator, 20 FM/10 AM presets.

Links: Sony USA's official page for the DHC-MD595. Sony Hong Kong's official English page for the DHC-MD595.

Specs: 23W x 2 output, 1" tweeter, 5" woofer.

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User Manual: DHC-MD595

Features: MD/5CD/Tuner/Cassette. DVD capability (?), MDLP mode, CD Text, preset 15-mode equalizer, 2X CD-to-MD dubbing speed.

Links: Sony Hong Kong's official page for the DHC-NX5MD.

Specs: Power amp: 110W RMS x 2.

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Features: 5CD, 1MD, Cassette. MDLP capable, 2X CD-to-MD dubbing speed. World-band radio (76-108MHz), CD player also able of playing VCDs, uses Picture Effect to improve picture quality of any VCD. Scale Factor Edit feature allows digital adjustment of track volume, as well as applying fade in/out effects. Microphone inputs for karaoke.

Links: Sony's official Japanese page for the DHC-VZ50MD. Sony Hong Kong's official page for the DHC-VZ50MD. The MiniDisc T Station has further information on the DHC-ZX50MD.

Specs: 150Wx2, 3000W PMPO. World-band FM radio (76-108MHz). AC120/220/230-240V.

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Features: MDLP capable. 5 CD, 1 MD, dual cassette, FM radio. 2X CD-to-MD dubbing record, Multi-synchro recording: MD-to-Tape, Tape-to-MD, CD-to-MD+Tape, Multi-function GUI control, Dual auto reverse dubbing deck with full logic controls.

Links: Sony's official US page for the DHC-ZX50MD. Crutchfield is selling the DHC-ZX50MD for $500 USD.

Specs: 80Wx2 output (160W total system power), 3-way front speakers with 7" QuickEdge HOP woofers.

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Features: 1 CD, 1 MD, radio. MDLP capable, supports CD-TEXT, 4x CD-to-MD recording, optional single reverse cassette deck TC-TX33 (,000). USB connection allows a PC to control the system's functions.

Links: Sony's Japanese page for this unit. Sony's English machine-translated press release for this unit.

Specs: 25W+25W.

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Features: 3 CD, 3 MD, radio. MDLP capable, supports CD-TEXT, extra large LCD display, 4x CD-to-MD recording. USB connection allows a PC to control the system's functions.

Links: Sony's Japanese page for this unit. Sony's English machine-translated press release for this unit.

Specs: 50W+50W.

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Features: MDLP recording and playback, SF edit, ATRAC with Type-R DSP (in non-LP modes). 4X CD->MD copy (2X in MDLP modes, ATRAC Type-R only available in 1X copy mode). PC based titling, control and digital audio transfer from PC to MD possible with Optional PCLK-MN10 connecting kit. Keyboard titling via PS/2 keyboard connector. Optional Sony "KB-10" keyboard (¥6000) available separately. Remote control provides titling using the same character entry method as a typical portable phone (multiple button presses to select one of 3 characters).

Variants: CMT-PX7 model (¥124,000) features 3CD/3MD changer (allowing 3CDs to be recorded with a single button press), more power (50W x 2), FL Dot Chinese character (Kanji) display, and aluminum front panel with motorized fold down control panel. CMT-PX5LTD model (¥80,000) has higher quality analog components (e.g. transformer) achieving 54W (27Wx2?), carbon black finish, and twin dial controls for easier MD editing operations.

Links: Sony's Japanese press release (machine translation).

Specs: Hybrid pulse DAC, 20 delta-sigma ADC, FM: 76 - 90MHz, AM: 531 - 1,602kHz, Amp: 25W x 2.

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Features: Incorporates 3-CD changer, 3-MD changer, amp, tuner and speakers. Hybrid pulse D/A. Continuous play from 3CDs and 3MDs is possible. 3CDs can be recorded directly onto 3MDs, or select tracks from the 3CDs recorded onto multiple MDs, or 3CD singles can be recorded 1 track each onto an MD. Will keep track of remaining time when recording to multiple MDs to avoid cutting a song (song is automatically placed on the next MD). Sampling rate converter. Continuous recording over 3MDs allows long recording from tuner. Equipped with 3 timer recording modes. Timer recording of up to 3 radio programs is possible. Mono recording available. CD deck has CD-Text display.

Remote: ``Interactive remote control system'': An optional full featured pen-touch 256x200 dot LCD remote (RM-IA9K, available separately for ¥32,000) displays system information as well as MD/CD-TEXT tracks and titles. The remote displays a "soft keyboard" for titling by stylus, as well as a jog dial to allow songs to be selected by a ``title search'' function. Allows kanji and hiragana input (recording titling info in JIS1/2 to sector 4). 1MB of onboard memory allows disk and track names for up to 100 CDs to be saved. Remote has two parts: Remote control: RM-IA9 (160x40x111mm) and signalling unit: TMR-IA9 (124x30x90mm). The remote uses 4 AA cells, the signalling unit uses a 6V AC/DC adapter.

Links: Sony's Japanese page for this unit.

Specs: Japanese domestic tuner: FM: 76-90MHz, AM: 531-1602kHz. 3-way speakers (17cm woofer, 5cm cone tweeter, 2cm dome super tweeter).

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Features: CD, tuner and MD built into one (small) box. MD: Hybrid Pulse D/A, CD: 1 bit D/A. Sampling rate converter. Links: Sony's Japanese announcement.

Specs: Amp: 25W+25W, Speakers: 2 way bass reflex, 6 ohms. 130mm woofer, 25mm balanced drive tweeter. Tuner: FM: 76-90MHz, AM: 531-1602kHz

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Features: 1 MD slot + 5 MD changer + 3 CD changer. Allows MD to MD recording. Sampling rate converter.

Links: Sony's product announcement in Japanese.

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Features: 3 CD changer.
General: Bass boost: low/middle/high. Bass/Treble controls, Mic. input, Remote control. CD Section: Program edit, 20 song music calendar, Optical digital out, 3 Disc changer, loop play, CD text (with separately available display). MD Section: Sampling rate converter, optical digital input (2), can be used with RM-D10P remote titler, time machine recording, smart space, undo function. Timer Section: Timer modes: dailyX1, recX1. Speaker Section: 3 way bass reflex.

Links: Sony Japan Page info.

Specs: Amp: 60W+60W

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Features: Flat design employing aluminum panel. When copying from CD, "Disc Memo Copy" function copies CD disc memo information to MD. When recording from radio, the station name is automatically recorded. Smart space. Combines CD, MD, Amp and Tuner functions. Remote: RM-SMJ1. Can be used with RM-D10P remote titler. CD Section: Program edit, 20 song music calendar. Timer Section: Timer modes: dailyX1, recX1. Defficiencies: No optical digital input or output, no time machine, no undo function. User comments: The controls are user friendly, LEDs beside the buttons flash to remind you which buttons to select. It's well suited to use partly as a Hifi and partly a stylish item in your house, but if you are a HiFi fan and expect terrific sound quality, the speakers and sections besides the MD unit are just ho-hum.

Links: Sony Japan Page info. MiniDiscussion has collected user reviews for this unit.

Specs: Amp: 40+40W, Tuner: FM: 76-90MHz / AM: 531-1602KHz, CD player: 2Hz-20kHz S/N over 105dB, dynamic range: 90dB, Speaker system: 2 way bass reflex, tweeter: 2.5cm dome, woofer: 13.0cm cone, 190x385x165mm, 4.0Kg (one unit).

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User Manual: MJ-L1

Features: High Speed (2x) CD-to-MD Recording, Supplied With Sub Woofer, CD Text Transfer When Recording To MD, CD-To-MD One Touch Recording, Synchro Recording, Mega Bass Sound System, Digital AM/FM radio with up 20 user-selectable station memories,

Links: Sony's English page for this unit.

Specs: 4" full-range driver in each speaker, 120 VAC

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User Manual: PMC-MD55

Service Manual: PMC-MD55

Features: 5 MD, 5 CD changer. Scale Factor Edit function (MD recording levels can be changed after recordings are made by adjusting the ATRAC data's scale factors). This allows track volumes to be matched and abrupt track endpoints to be smoothly faded. Digital recording level control. "Direct Touch Edit" simplifies CD to MD copying and editing. Titling and editing can be performed from a PC with the separately available PCLK-PX2 kit.

Links: Sony's Japanese page (and its machine translation) for this unit.

Specs: 50W + 50W, FM (76-90MHz), AM (531-1,602kHz).

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Features: Digital recording level control, 3CD changer capable of exchanging CDs while one is playing, Groove bass, pre-programmed equalizer functions (15 different modes) plus 5 Level Graphic Equalizer. Sync Rec/CD, MD/MD Portable Player Link.

Links: Sony's Japanese press release for this unit.

Specs: 2cm dome tweeter, 5cm mid-range, 17cm woofer. 50W x 50W. Radio frequencies from 76 to 90MHz. 95W electric consumption.

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User Manual: DHC-MDX10

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User Manual: CMT-CP33MD

Features: 5CD and 5MD changer. Digital recording level control. Can be connected to PC via PCLK-MD1 kit. Features ``MD-Link'' for connecting Sony MD portables for copying MD audio [analog] and track titles. World band FM tuner.

Links: Sony Japan's page for the unit.

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Features: Edit point accuracy of 11.6ms. 3CD and 3MD changer. Detachable remote provides full control of unit, including editing and titling. Sampling rate converter. Timer recording for 3 different radio programs. Various functions for recording selected tracks from CD to MD. MDT-515 system = DHC-MD515 unit + TC-TX515 extra.

Links: Sony's Japanese annoucement. Matt Sephton's page for the unit. MiniDiscussion has collected user reviews for this unit.

Specs: Amp: 50W+50W. Speakers: 2-way bass reflex, 6 ohms, 15cm HOP woofer, 2.5cm balanced drive tweeter. Tuner: FM: 76-90MHz, AM: 531-1602kHz CD: hybrid pulse D/A, MD: hybrid pulse D/A.

Mis-features: No mono recording capability (likewise for Sony's -313 model).

Notes: Eric Whitney has confirmed that the RM-D10P keyboard remote is fully compatible with the DHC-MD515.

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User Manuals: DHC-MD515, DHC-MD515 courtesy Eric Whitney

Features: Disc Memo feature (Assign names to CDs),clip on/off speakers with detachable grilles, DBFB bass, pre-programmed equalizer functions (5 different modes),Digital AM/FM radio with up 20 user-selectable station memories

Links: Sony's American page for this unit. Sony's Japanese Tourist Page page for the unit.

Specs: Full-range bass reflex speakers. 15W + 15W RMS Power. Radio frequencies from 76 to 108MHz. 80W electric consumption.

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User Manual: CMT-MD1

Links: Sony's Japanese page for this unit.

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Features: CD, MD, cassette, radio. MDS-JE520 class machine.

Links: A Sony press release describing this unit.

Specs: 2 x 20 watt power output, manual tone control, 35 Segment level meter, 2 way passive speakers.

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Service Manuals: MDS-SD1, HCD-SD1 (CD/Receiver, couples to MDS-SD1)

Features: Double 5 MD changer (holds 10MDs total), 5 CD changer. CD->MD and MD->MD copying. Direct Touch editing, PCLK-PX1 PC interface connector.

Links: Sony's Japanese page for this unit.

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Features: Digital recording level control, capable of exchanging CDs while one is playing, Groove bass, pre-programmed equalizer functions (15 different modes). Optional cassette deck TC-TX373 (with synchro-record feature).

Links: Sony's Japanese press release for this unit. Sony's Tourist model page for the DHC-MD373.

Specs: 2.5cm dome tweeter, 13cm woofer. 25W x 25W. Radio frequencies from 76 to 90MHz. 55W electric consumption.

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Features: Tuner: AM/MW/SW/FM (world band). 5 MD quick changer. 5 CD changer, with CD text. MD Walkman input terminal (cable supplied) for synchronized recording onto an MD Walkman. Digital REC volume. Direct Touch editor for easy sound editing. Operating instructions: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese. RM-MD555 remote.

Links: Sony's English (tourist) page for the DHC-MD555 bookshelf system. Sony US's English page for the DHC-MD555. MiniDiscussion has collected user reviews for this unit.

Specs: Amp: 700W peak, 40+40w RMS.

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User Manual: DHC-MD555

Features: Can record 5 CDs to 5 MDs or duplicate 1 CD to 5 MDs automatically. Timer recording can record different radio programs to different MDs. ``Slump down'' control panel for horizontal or vertical use.
General: DSP, Surround, Dolby Surround, Surround speaker output terminals, Center speaker output terminal, Bass boost: low/middle/high. 7 Band equalizer, Mic. input, Remote control. CD Section: Program edit, Disk memo, Optical digital out (2), 5 Disc changer, loop play, CD text (display only handles English characters and numerals). MD Section: 5 disc changer, Sampling rate converter, optical digital input (2), can use RM-D10P keyboard remote, Disk memo copy (100), air check memo (records station name from tuner), time machine recording, smart space, undo function. Timer Section: Timer modes: onceX1, dailyX1, recX5. Speaker Section: 4 way 5 unit, bass reflex.

Specs: Amp: Front: 75W+75W, Rear: 10W+10W, Center: 30W

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Features: Qbric design (front face has CD jewel case dimensions), 3 CD changer.
General: Surround (not Dolby), Bass boost: (1,2) but no other tone controls, Remote control. CD Section: Program edit, disc memo, Optical digital out, 3 disc changer. MD Section: optical digital input, disc memo copy, can be used with RM-D10P remote titler, smart space. Timer Section: Timer modes: dailyX1, recX1. Speaker Section: 2 unit speaker system, full range driver + super tweeter, bass reflex. Defficiencies: No sampling rate converter, no time machine, no undo function, no music calendar.

Links: Sony Japan Page info.

Specs: Amp: 12W+12W

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User Manual: CMT-M11C