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Sony DHC MD555 - mini system - radio / 5xCD / 5xMiniDisc (04/16/2003)

Sony DHC MD555 - mini system - radio / 5xCD / 5xMiniDisc

Entered CNET Catalog: 04/16/2003

SKU: 0027242544703

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.

Manufacturer description

Small System, Big Sound. You can put this MiniDisc Micro Component System on any shelf, desk, or other tight space. Sony made this system a perfect match for MiniDisc users who demand more despite a limited amount of space. Sony offers this mini HiFi component system with MiniDisc recording and playback capability. The new mini system, the DHC-MD555, features a five-disc MiniDisc changer recorder/player to record and play back listener's favorite music from the system's built-in five-disc CD changer. This sleekly designed system also houses a Direct Touch Editor system for easy MD recording. Designed for the music enthusiast, the DHC-MD555 can be connected to a computer via an optional PCLK-PX1 computer connection kit for simple system management. The system also makes it easy to input MD text information (such as artist and album names) by using your computer keyboard. Users can even store disc titles and recorded song information in the computer's memory for ultra-easy management of a music library. The system is supplied with a remote control.

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Sony DHC MD555 - mini system - radio / 5xCD / 5xMiniDisc specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Mini system
  • Width 23.8 in
  • Depth 16.1 in
  • Height 12.6 in
  • Weight 36.4 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Black
  • Localization English
  • Audio Features
  • Amplifier Output Details 40.0 Watt - 20 - 20000 Hz - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front )
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Sound Effects Groove , Bass Boost , DBFB
  • Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Output Power / Total 80.0 Watt
  • Additional Features CD Text capable , Jog dial
  • Equalizer
  • Equalizer Yes
  • Equalizer factory presets 10 settings
  • Equalizer factory preset qty 10.0
  • Speaker System
  • Speaker(s) 2.0 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - External - 40.0 Watt - -19980.0 Hz - Wired
  • Driver Details Center channel speaker : 1.0 x Woofer driver - 150.0 mm , Right/left channel speaker : 1.0 x Tweeter driver - 25.0 mm
  • Tuner features
  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
  • Tuning Display Fluorescent display
  • Preset Station Qty 40.0
  • AM Preset Station Qty 20.0
  • FM Preset Station Qty 20.0
  • Turntable
  • Type None
  • DVD/Blu-ray features
  • Type None
  • CD System
  • Type CD changer
  • Changer Load Type Single load
  • Changer Capacity 5.0
  • Media Load Type Tray
  • Playback Modes All tracks repeat , All disks repeat , One track repeat , Program play , Random play / shuffle
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90.0 dB
  • Dynamic Range 90.0 dB
  • Disc Title Memory Yes
  • CD Track Programming Yes
  • Additional Features CD Text input
  • Digital Player (Recorder)
  • Type None
  • MD System
  • MD system type MiniDisc changer
  • MD changer capacity 5.0
  • Playback modes Random play / shuffle , One track repeat , All disks repeat , Program play , All tracks repeat
  • MD track programming Yes
  • Signal-to-noise ratio 98.0 dB
  • Sample rate 44.1 KHz
  • Display
  • Built-in display Fluorescent
  • Headphones
  • Headphones Type None
  • Microphone
  • Type None
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Miscellaneous
  • AV Furniture None
  • Cables Included 1.0
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Integrated
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year