Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac

Read definitive guide by audio software developer Yuri Korzunov about:
• free and commercial hi res audio player software apps on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and other [computers, laptops, mobile phones, tablets],
• online for audiophiles,
• Frequently Answered Questions,
• what is the best music player app,
• supported formats (WAV, FLAC, DSD [DSF, DFF, SACD ISO], MQA, m4a, ..) and others.

Aug 21, 2020 Find the best music player for Mac in the year 2020. For your convenience, we’ve pulled together some of the top features and laid them out for you. This chart will help you decide on the perfect music player for you, easier and quicker than ever! Top features the best Mac music player should have: Multiple audio format support. Launch the Hi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver.2.0 program and check the 'About Hi-MD Music Transfer' menu. If Version 2.0.00.06273 is displayed, the installation is successfully completed. If Version 2.0.00.06273 is not displayed, please download and install this update again. Software Sony MZ-DH10P Hi-MD Music Transfer Version 2 for Mac (User Manual) Operating Instructions Manual 6 pages For mac MiniDisc Player Sony MZ-M200 Brochure & Specs 4 pages. Sony offers Hi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver.2.0 for the owners of the following Hi-MD Walkman: MZ- RH1/DH10P/RH10/RH910/RH710. Please read all information thoroughly before downloading and installing any files.

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High-resolution audio player software

Hi res music player software for audiophiles (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, online) for WAV, FLAC, DSD (DSF, DFF, SACD ISO, DoP), MQA, m4a, ..

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Supported sample rate and bit depth may depend on a file format.

Audio playerOperation systemLicenseSupported file typesSample rateDAC interfaceDescription

Audio players Windows, Mac, Linux

AIMP Windows FreeCDA, AAC, ac3, APE, DTS, FLAC, m4a, ogg, mp3, WAV, WMA, WavPack, DSF, DFF, other, web radio DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI
Album Player Windows Free WAV, FLAC, APE, WavPack, ALAC, AIFF, TAK, MP3, MP4, OGG, CD, DSD, DVD-A, otherASIO, Kernel Streaming, WASAPI
Amarok Linux, Unix, Windows, Mac Free
Amarra Luxe Windows, Mac CommercialDSF, mp3, AAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, streaming service, otherDSD to PCM
Audiogate Windows, MacDSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, BWF, WMA, ALAC, mp3, other up to DSD128 DAC limitation for the software activation
Audirvana Mac, Windows Commercial DSF, DFF (including DST), SACD ISO, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WavPack, APE, MQA, streaming service, otherDoP, DSD to PCM Windows 10 compatible
Audacious Linux, BSD, Windows Free
Channel-D Pure Music Mac Commercial up to 384 kHz / 24 bit, up to DSD128DSD to PCM, DoP, streamingGapless and memory playback
Daphile Run as firmware (Linux based) from flash stick memory Free DSF, PCM up to 384 kHz / 24 bit, up to DSD512 Music server. Stereo only
Foobar2000(with sacd input plugin) Windows Free DSF, DFF (including DST), SACD ISO, FLAC, WAV, mp3, ALAC, WavPack, AAC, other up to DSD512ASIO, DSD to PCM
Fostex Audio Player Windows, Mac Free DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, mp3, AIFF, ALAC up to DSD128, up to 192 kHz / 24 bitASIO, DoP Demands certain playback hardware
Gom Audio Windows Free cda, MPL, mp3, ogg, WMA, APE, FLAC, WAV, m4a, WavPack, AIFF, DSF, DFF
iTunes Mac, Windows FreeWAV, ALAC, AAC, mp3, AIFF, CD-audio
JRiver Windows, Mac, Linux CommercialDSF, DFF (including DST), SACD ISO, mp3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, otherASIO, DoP, DSD over DLNA, DSD to PCM, PCM to DSD Gapless playback
Hi-Res Audio Player Windows DSD, PCM Require certain hardware
HQ Player Windows, Mac, Linux Commercial DSF, DFF (non-compressed DSDIFF), CD-audio, FLAC, AIFF, other up to DSD1024DSD to PCM, PCM to DSD, ASIO, DoP
Hysolid Windows Free DSF, WAV, FLAC up to DSD256, up to 384 kHzASIO, DoPWASAPI To work on music server PC with smartphone app control
Logitech Media Server Windows, Mac, Linux PCM, DoP PCM files Bit-perfect PCM output of DoP Need additional hardware and pre-conversion DSD files to PCM DoP files. How to adjust and use the software.
Media Player Classic Windows Free PCM, DSF, DFF
MusicBee Windows FreeASIO, WASAPI
moOde audio player To run on Raspberry Pi Free Here information about DSD settings
Pine Player Mac Free mp3, FLAC, APE, AAC, m4a, WAV, AIFF, ogg, WMA, DSD, SACD ISO, other up to 768 kHz / 32 bit
Resonic Player Windows Free, Commercial WAV, AIFF, FLAC, WMA, mp3, ALAC, WavPack, MID, DSF, DFF, other up to DSD512
Roon Windows, Mac;
the server on Windows, Mac, Linux		 Commercial Audio files and streaming serviceBit-perfect, DSD to PCM The server may be installed on network area storage (NAS)
TEAC HR Audio Player Windows, Mac Free DSF, DFF, PCM up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz / 32 bitASIO, DoP
Technics Audio Player Windows, Mac DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, mp3, ALAC, AIFF

up to DSD128,
up to 384 kHz / 32bit

 USB driver Read the software license agreement about using limitations
Volumio

Run as firmware from flash stick memory on PC, Raspberry Pi, other

 Free MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, ALAC, DSD UPNP DLNA, Airplay, DoP Open source music server
VLC Windows, Mac, Linux, other Free mp3, AAC, MLP / TrueHD, DTS, WMA, FLAC (including uncompressed), ALAC, ATRAC 3, WavPack, APE, WAV, other
Vox Mac Free DSF, WAV, AIFF, FLAC (including uncompressed), ALAC, mp3, other, network radio
XMMS Unix Free
Wtfplay Linux Free WAV, FLAC, DSF

up to DSD128; DSD256, DSD512 are experimental,
up to 384 kHz / 32 bit

DoP

Audio players Android and iOS (mobile applications)

AIMPAndroid Free APE, mp3, WAV, ogg, AAC, FLAC, mp4, m4a, WavPack, DSF, DFF, other
Amarra PlayiOS (iPhone, iPad) Free, In-App Purchases AIFF, AIFC, MP3, ALAC, FLAC, MQA MQA Decode up to 96 kHz with Amarra Luxe license No DSD. Amarra Luxe unlocks some features. Amarra Play must be running on the same wireless network as the computer
FiiO MusicAndroid, iOS Free DSD, PCM up to 384 kHz / 24 bit Raw DSD output Support HWA (LHDC) Bluetooth transmission
Foobar2000Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad) Free MP3, MP4, AAC, Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, Musepack Gapless playback, playback / downloading music from UPnP media servers
HibyMusicAndroid, iOS (iPhone, iPad) Free DSF, DFF (including DST), ISO, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, AAC, mp3, ogg up to DSD256,
up to 384 kHz / 32 bit		 net driver (Dropbox / DLNA / LAN) native DSD, DoP, DSD to PCM
Hi-Res music player-NePLAYERiOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) Commercial ALAC, FLAC, WAV, mp3, AAC, HE-AAC, DSF, DFF up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz / 32 bitDSD to PCM, DoP Check DSD replay issues at the online store page
HYSOLIDAndroid, iOS Free WAC, FLAC, DSD up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz ASIO, WASAPI, DoP, native DSD Music server control application
Neutron Music PlayerAndroid, iOS (iPhone, iPad) Commercial mp3, ogg, FLAC, AC3, AAC, M4A, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, ALAC, APE, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, other, DSD UPnP / DLNA, USB DAC, DoP, native DSD, DSD to PCM There is evaluation version 'Neutron Music Player (Eval)' on Android
Onkyo HF PlayerAndroid, iOS Free, In-App Purchases DSF, DFF, mp3, ALAC, AAC, WAV, AIFF up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz AOA 2.0, DoP, DSD to PCM Some limitations of the free version. Sample rate depends on the format and In-App purchases.
TEAC HR Audio PlayerAndroid, iOS Free, In-App Purchases FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, ogg, DSF, DFF up to DSD256, up to 384 kHzDoP, DSD to PCM
USB Audio Player PROAndroid Commercial WAV, FLAC, ogg, mp3, AIFF, AAC, m4a, APE, DFF, DSF, other up to 384 kHz / 32 bitDoP, DSD to PCM, native DSD playback
VLCAndroid, iOS (iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch) Free ogg, FLAC, WavPack, AAC, other
Vox Free, In-App Purchases FLAC, ALAC, mp3, DSD, other

Online audio players (hi-resolution streaming services)

High Res Audio Free trial, Commercial up to 24 bit
Primephonic Free trial, Commercial up to 24 bit
PrimeSeat Free trial, Commercial PCM, DSD up to 11.2 MHz
Qobuz Free trial, Commercial up to 192 kHz / 24 bitstreaming and downloads according to purchased plan
Tidal PC/Mac, web-player, iOS, Android Free trial, Commercial FLAC 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, MQA supported with audio players (details)

Online audio players (streaming services)

Amazon Prime Music Free trial Allow listening online and offline
Apple Music Free trial Music platform
Datpiff Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
Google Play Music Free trial Music platform with the store. Offline listening is available
Jamendo Music Free trial Audio platform for musicians and music discovering. Free and paid stuff
Noisetrade Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
ReverbNation Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
SoundCloud Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
Spotify Music platform
Яндекс Музыка Free, Commercial Music site 'Yandex Music'. Offline listening is available

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What is the best hi-res audio player software

Which high-resolution audio player has the best sound quality is your personal choice rather. Some audio players may playback qualitative audio files without altering (bit-perfect). In general, there is no matter, that player is use for it, but some nuances are there. Below how to make the choice is discussed.

Sound quality

Playback modes

An audio player may works in 2 base modes (depend on the software abilities):

  1. bit-perfect (transmitting data from an audio file to DAC without altering);
  2. processing mode (resampling, room correction and other).

In bit-perfect mode, the sound quality is defined by DAC and next audio devices.
This mode consumes minimal computing resources and is desirable for non-powerful computers.

Processing mode sound quality depends on the player and/or processing plug-in.
This mode may consume many computing resources (more quality = more resources), and, sometimes, can't work at lower-performance computers. Also, this mode consumes more electrical energy for calculations and cooling, than a bit-perfect one.
When fans work in intensive mode, they cause more noise.

Read also: How to improve sound quality >

Gapless playback

Some albums (operas, live concerts, etc.) should be played back as a continuous stream.

Some players can begin the next song without DAC re-initialization.
This ability is called as Gapless playback.
It may be applied for as bit-perfect as processed modes (see 'Playback modes').

Also played back audio files may be pre-converted in gapless mode too.
This mode has a sense when audio files are resampled or DSD files are processed.
Gapless conversion has a sense, when the audio player works in gapless mode.

ASIO

ASIO is a kind of audio drivers by audio interface vendors, that provide low latency and use of specific properties of the audio interface. ASIO SDK (programming tools) is provided by Steingberg.

As rule, ASIO driver is provided together with a sound device. Specific functionality management is supported via a special software control panel.

There is universal ASIO-driver ASIO4All. But, as rule, DAC-vendor driver is more recommended.

Latest MacOS versions use their builtin drivers (Core Audio) instead ASIO. So, you no need special drivers to works with a DAC. However, audio device vendors may provide Mac's ASIO drivers for some devices.

Read more:

  • How to configure foobar2000 for DSD playback >

WASAPI

WASAPI is builtin Windows drivers to direct access to audio interface without operating system processings. May be used instead of ASIO.

WASAPI may use exclusive access to an audio interface to render sound stream directly to the DAC's audio buffer without mixing of audio streams from several applications. So, no operating system's audio processing is there.

Native DSD

Native DSD is sending DSD audio stream from audio file to DSD DAC without conversion to PCM.

ASIO drivers under Windows may support it. Under the latest MacOS version, DSD audio stream should be packed in DoP format. The packing is lossless. Also, DoP format may be used on Windows.

Read more:

  • How to configure foobar2000 for DSD playback >

DSD to PCM

DSD audio stream may not be played on PCM DAC. Before sending the stream to the DAC, this stream should be converted to PCM.

It consumes processing resources. In the general case, better sound quality depends on amount of computing resources.

Some computers may have a lack of computing power to realtime DSD to PCM conversion. It may be solved via offline DSD to PCM conversion. Also, it saves free space at hard disk (HDD) of an audio player (allow more songs on the disk). It may be very useful for portable/mobile devices.

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Functionality

One of the widespread demands to players are:

  • album artwork displaying;
  • text metadata displaying;
  • search in song database;
  • web radio/streaming playback.

Audio player software F.A.Q.

Can Windows Media Player play high-resolution audio?

Yes. Windows Media player is capable to play high resolution audio files. If your file iss not played back, you can try other players..

Do audio players have different sound quality?

It depends on the mode of playback. In bit-perfect mode, a music player app just transports audio data from a sound file to DAC without audio processing.

When audio player software process audio data (resample, alter bit depth, apply dithering, EQ, etc.), it causes different distortion levels. If consider psychoacoustics, distortions may have a different character, which also impacts the final perception of the distortions. Also, the interaction of the distortions with a playback system (DAC, amplifier, speakers) is matter.

EXAMPLE

Some apparatus can cause the audible level of intermodulation distortions, that generated by ultrasound components.

Practically it can cause audible noise.

You can:

  • try low sample rate 44.1 kHz, or
  • apply ultrasound cut in hi-res audio file.

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General recommendation:

  • Do a sound check of different players in various modes and audio resolutions on your music equipment. Read details..

Does hi-res audio sound better? Is hi-res audio better than CD?

Hi res audio allowing solve some issues of analog filters of ADC or DAC. But actual result is matter of implementation of an audio equipment and software. Read definitive guide..

Read more:

What is the best music player for Windows 10?

As rule, it's personal choise.

  • Read common rules how to choose the best audio player..
  • Try and choose own player..

Where can I buy high resolution music?

See list of sites with high-resolution audio..


Does memory playback improve audio quality?

Memory playback doesn't improve 'transparency'. But the mode can get rid of pauses if file played from slow/overload network or album player in gapless mode.

Do gapless playback is helpful?

If an audio player re-initialize DAC, it can cause quiet clicks.

When files played back without re-initializing, there is no kind of clicks.

Do computer digital hardware interface (HDMI, USB, SPDIF, etc.), its cables impact sound quality?

Digital audio interfaces don't impact sound quality, which may be defined as 'sound transparency'.

Also, digital interfaces have sample rate and bit depth limitations.

Operating system built-in driver can additionally process sound and impact to sound quality.

But pauses, clicks, serial interruptions are possible when an audio interface doesn't work properly (poor cables, grounding, shielding; hardware issues, etc.).

General recommendations:

  • Buy thick cables in the mid or higher price range. It is fairly for longer cables especially.
  • Ferrite rings/barrels can give some advantages. But it's recommended, that measurement tools are used.

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Do analog audio cables impact to sound quality?

Analog inter-module cables (linear inputs and outputs) can impact the noise floor, crosstalk and frequency response.

General recommendation:

  • If you hear the hum at 50 Hz or multiple frequencies (power high voltage network), try to use other analog cables or use digital inter-module connection instead.

Is jitter a real issue for audio playback?

DAC clock source can impact to analog output jitter of a digital-to-analog converter . But all other factors, including memory playback, cables and interfaces - no. Read details..

General recommendations:

  • Don't bother about jitter, when DAC is clocked by its internal source.
  • Don't use synchronization by SPDIF digital audio input.

What is the best audio format for sound quality?

To achieve maximal sound quality, lossless audio file formats are recommended: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSF, DFF, SACD ISO. Read details..

What is 24 bit / 192 kHz audio?

It is resolution audio with sample rate 192 kHz and bit depth 24 bit in PCM format (modulation). Read details..

Is WAV better than FLAC?

In audio resolution 384 kHz/32 bit and lesser, there is no difference between FLAC and WAV by the sound quality. Watch video..

If you need a higher resolution, WAV can provide it. When file size is more 4 GB, WAV RF64 format may be applied.

Read details about:

  • WAV;
  • FLAC.

Is DSD better than FLAC?

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Os

Both DSD and FLAC are high-resolution formats, that try solve issues of 44.1 kHz / 16 bit. But, actual result depend on implemengtation of your audio system. Read details..

Is MQA better than FLAC?

MQA is high qualitative lossy format, as the author know. FLAC is lossless format, providing output sound quality absolutely identical source. MQA provides better file-size comression ratio. Read details..

Can VLC play hi-res audio?

Yes, VLC can play hi-res audio. However, as the author know, VLC don't support DSD formats.


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October 10, 2020 updated | since December 7, 2018

Sony MZ-M200/RH1

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Sony MZ-RH1
Sony MZ-M200		Portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 5/2006		¥40,000
Availability:
In: Optical/Line, Microphone. Out: Line/Headphones83.8 x 84.4 x 14.7mm, 106g

Features:

  • Most perfectly realized Minidisc instrument to date.
  • Illuminated OLED display on main body through which all recording-related information (including level meters) is available.
  • Full backward compatability with std-MD system -- records SP/Mono/LP2/LP4 format audio to std-MD discs and uploads std-MD recordings to PC in PCM, Hi-SP or ATRAC3 format audio files. Uploading is in no way restricted (unlimited uploads of mic, line and digital recordings are permitted) and speeds of 10X (SP->PCM), 16X (mono->PCM), 15X (LP2->ATRAC3) and 26X (LP4->ATRAC3) have been observed.
  • Records and uploads all Hi-MD format audio (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP).
  • Date/Time stamp recording.
  • Switchable Headphone/Line-level output.
  • Digital Pitch Control (change playback speed without changing pitch) -50/+100%
  • HD Digital amp.
  • All mode settings (e.g. auto/manual recording level selector, headphone/line output, etc.) retained over power cycle and disc change.
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low).
  • Mic sensitivity and manual recording level can be adjusted on-the-fly, while recording is underway.
  • Spectrum analyzer display mode available during playback.
  • AGC on/off. AGC mode: Standard/Music.
  • Dynamic normalizer (equalize track-to-track volume differences).
  • A-B repeat.
  • 2 custom EQ settings.
  • Track-mark rehearsal mode available.
  • Battery charging via USB port.
  • Non-skid rubber feet on base.
  • Metal case.
  • LiIon battery.
  • No external battery attachment available.
  • Ships with SonicStage 3.4 software.
  • Can be used as a USB drive for storing data.
  • USB 2.0 interface.

Variants: The MZ-M200 and MZ-RH1 units are identical, but the MZ-M200 comes with a Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone as an included accessory

Accessories:

  • USB cable
  • Digital optical cable
  • AC Adaptor
  • RM-MC38EL remote control with LCD and backlight (RM-MC35ELK in Japan)
  • Carrying pouch
  • Software on CD-ROM

Reviews:

  • MDcenter.nl's in-depth review of Sony MZ-RH1.

Links:

  • Sony Japan Announcement (mech. trans.)

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mw+5mw

User Manual: MZ-RH1

Service Manual: MZ-RH1

Hi-MD Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP/MP3 PlayRecord
std-MD blank8/14.5/18.5/16 hr5/9/10.5/-
1GB blank10/15.5/19/16.5 hr6/9/10.5/-
std-MD Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 PlayRecord
std-MD blank15.5/17.5/19 hr8.5/10.5/12

Sony MZ-EH70

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Sony MZ-EH70portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 10/2005		¥19,000
Availability:
Out: headphones75.6w x 15.0d x 80.1h mm, 83g, 110g w/batt

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • VPT Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology; otherwise known as Virtual-Surround)
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • Adjustable playback speed control, range: +100% -50% without pitch change
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

links:

  • AV-Watch page

      Reviews:

      Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		26.5/32/35 hrfull: 3.5 hr
      AA36/44.5/48 hr
      Both66.5/79.5/87 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		11/23/32.5 hr
      AA14/30.5/44.5 hr
      Both26.5/58.5/79.5 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		15/25.5/32.5 hr
      AA17.5/30.5/43 hr
      Both37.5/64/82 hr

Sony MZ-EH50

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Sony MZ-EH50portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 10/2005		¥17,000
Availability:
Out: headphones77w x 17.6d x 83.1h mm, 80g, 107g w/batt

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW @ 16ohms JEITA

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

links:

  • AV-Watch page

      Reviews:

      Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		25.5/30.5/34 hrfull: 3.5 hr
      AA34/44.5/48 hr
      Both64.5/76/85 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		11/23/31.5 hr
      AA13.5/30.5/44 hr
      Both26.5/58.5/74.5 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		14.5/25.5/30.5 hr
      AA17.5/30.5/42 hr
      Both36/64/80 hr

Sony MZ-DH10P

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Sony MZ-DH10Pportable Hi-MD downloader/camera
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: $500
Availability:
Out: headphones. Data: USB (charging cradle and main body). DC IN: 6V (via charging cradle only)

Features:

  • Includes built-in 1.3Mpixel camera (1280x960) with 4x digital zoom
  • Built-in 1.5 inch color TFT LCD screen
  • Slide-show mode allows pictures to be synced to music
  • Stored photos can be moved or deleted
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • High Definition Digital amp
  • USB bus powered
  • Jog-dial
  • No Mic or Line input
  • No external AA battery case -- can be used only with removable LiIon rechargeable.

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large Organic EL Display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Incl. Charging stand, AC Power Adpater
  • Long battery life of 32 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Reviews:

Service Manuals: MZ-DH10P, MZ-DH10P

Sony MZ-M100/RH10

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Sony MZ-RH10
Sony MZ-M100		portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: $300
Availability:
In: line/optical, mic. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Organic EL LCD on remote
  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large Organic EL Display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Mic-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • AC Power Adpater, *Charging Stand
  • Long battery life of 32 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).
*Charging stand not supplied nor compatible with UK/North American models since there are no charging contacts on the UK/NA edition's body.

Variants: MZ-M100 model adds Macintosh support (upload PCM recordings as .wav files) and includes a Sony ECM-DS70P microphone but is otherwise identical to the MZ-RH10

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Reviews:

Service Manual: MZ-RH10

Battery LifePlay
NiMH32 hr

Sony MZ-M10/RH910

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Sony MZ-RH910
Sony MZ-M10		portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: € 250
Availability:
In: line/optical, mic. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large 5 line LCD display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Mic-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Incl. Rechargeable batt., Charging stand, AC Power Adpater
  • Long battery life of 25 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Variants: MZ-M10 model adds Macintosh support (upload PCM recordings as .wav files) and includes a Sony ECM-DS70P microphone but is otherwise identical to the MZ-RH910

Reviews:

Service Manuals: MZ-RH910, MZ-RH910

Battery LifePlay
NiMH25 hr

Sony MZ-RH710

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Sony MZ-RH710portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: € 200
Availability:
In: line/optical. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Nch videopad 5 03 registration code. Features:

  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: Europe only(?)

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with 3 line LCD display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New basic remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Long battery life of 25 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Reviews:

Battery LifePlay
NiMH25 hr

Sony LAM-X1

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Osx

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Sony LAM-X1Bookshelf AM/FM/CD/Hi-MD system
Intro: 06/2004
Availability:
Data: USB (mini b). Out: speakers, headphones272w x 226h x 231d mm, (main unit: 80w x 226h x 231d mm, speaker: 96w x 163h x 193dmm), 3Kg

Features:

  • CD to MD recording: 6X (Hi-LP), 4X (Hi-SP, SP, LP2, LP4, Linear PCM)
  • A CDs tracks are automatically placed in groups when recording albums.
  • Virtual Phone Technology
  • 4 line display with Roman/Kanji/Hiragana support (Kanji/Hirgana input via PC only).
  • Kanji/Hiragana titling from PC only.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ('Hi-SP') and 64 ('Hi-LP') kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.1 and SimpleBurner
  • Download or CD copying only (no line/mic inputs)

Markets: Japan

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.

Reviews:

Sony MZ-EH1

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Sony MZ-EH1portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 06/2004
Availability:
Data: USB. Out: headphones75.9w x 13.5d x 82.1h mm, 81g w/10g batt

Features:

  • 'High Definition' digital amp.
  • LiIon battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying, jog-dial equipped remote. (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000)
  • Recharging stand.
  • [Will] include SonicStage2.1

Accessories: Remote, charging stand, headphones, AC adapter, carrying pouch, LiIon cell, battery carrying case.

Markets: Japan

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.
  • Available from Japan-Direct

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/17.5/23 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		11.5/18/24 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		18.5/22/25.5 hr

Sony MZ-NH3D

Free Music Transfer Software

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Sony MZ-NH3Dportable Hi-MD downloader
Intro: 06/2004		Est: ¥30,000
Availability:
Data: USB. Out: headphones84w x 15.2d x 76.5h mm, 111g w/10g batt

Features: Upscale Hi-MD downloader.

  • 'High Definition' digital amp.
  • Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying, jog-dial equipped remote. (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000)
  • Download only (no line/mic inputs)
  • Colors: Silver and Blue
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Accessories: Remote, charging stand, headphones, AC adapter, carrying pouch, LiIon cell, battery carrying case. SonicStage v2.0, SimpleBurner v2.0

Markets: Japan

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/14.5/17.5 hr5/8/9 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		10/15.5/18 hr6/8.5/9.5 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		14.5/17/18.5 hr8/10/10.5 hr

Sony MZ-NH1

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Sony MZ-NH1portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$400, ¥45,000
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: line/headphone. DC IN: 6V, USB powered81.7w x 14.8d x 76.1h mm, 107g w/10g batt

Features: Top of the line model from Sony's first line of Hi-MD recorders.

  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying (Japan only?), jog-dial equipped remote (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000).
  • Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 18 discs of 500 tracks/9 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • Program (64 songs) / Group Program (20 groups)
  • 'VPT' Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Digital pitch control (allows playback speed change without pitch change).
  • Date-time stamp.
  • Quick Mode
  • Removeable LiIon battery (LIP-4WM).
  • 'High Definition' digital amp.
  • Body construction: Magnesium
  • Colors: Silver and Gold
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Plays Hi-MD and original-MD disks.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ('Hi-SP') and 64 ('Hi-LP') kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Japan, US, Europe

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.
  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.
  • Available from Japan-Direct.

Accessories: Charging cradle, remote, LiIon rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH1

Service Manual: MZ-NH1

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/14.5/17.5 hr5/8/9 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		10/15.5/18 hr6/8.5/9.5 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		14.5/17/18.5 hr8/10/10.5 hr

Sony MZ-NH900

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Sony MZ-NH900portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		$300
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: line/headphone. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.3w x 21.2h x 77.8d mm, 110g (133g w/batt)

Features: Cost-reduced version of MZ-NH1.

  • Jog-dial on front of case (similar to iPod).
  • Stick-type, backlit remote.
  • Charging stand (without USB connection)
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 18 discs of 500 tracks/9 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • Program (64 songs) / Group Program (20 groups)
  • 'VPT' Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Digital pitch control (allows playback speed change without pitch change).
  • Quick Mode
  • NiMH gumpack battery (NH-10WM)
  • Digital amp.
  • Body construction: Aluminum/Plastic.
  • Colors: Silver, Black
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH1:
    • No Date-time stamp.
    • NiMH rechargeable cell (vs. LiIon).
    • Has external AA battery case so that alkaline AA cells can be used as well as the NiMH gumpack cell.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ('Hi-SP') and 64 ('Hi-LP') kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: US, Europe (Japan?)

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Charging cradle, external AA cell case, remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH900

Service Manual: MZ-NH900

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-10WM		5/8/10 hr4/5/6 hr2.5 hr
AA x 110/18/23 hr3/5/5 hr
Both15/26/33 hr7/10/11 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-10WM		9/10/12 hr5/7/7 hr
AA x 118/22/25 hr7/8/10 hr
Both27/32/37 hr12/15/17 hr

Sony MZ-NHF800

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Sony MZ-NHF800portable Hi-MD/AM/FM recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$250
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.0w x 29.2h x 78.9d mm, 113g (132g w/batt)

Nch videopad registration code free download. Features: Further cost reduced Hi-MD model with built-in AM/FM tuner (in remote).

  • Stick-type, backlit remote with built-in AM/FM/TV/Weatherband digital tuner.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 'VPT' Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Quick Mode
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH900:
    • No digital pitch control.
    • No digital amp.
    • No line out function.
    • All plastic construction.
    • No charging cradle.
    • No external AA battery case (alkaline AA cells can be used internally).
    • Smaller personal disk memory capacity.
    • No program/group program play mode (really?).
    • AA form-factor NiMH rechargeable cell with less capacity (700mah NH-7WMAA vs. 1000mah NH-10WM).
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ('Hi-SP') and 64 ('Hi-LP') kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: US, Europe

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NHF800

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		4/7/9 hr3/5/5 hr2 hr
AA x 110/21/25 hr3/5/6 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		7/9/10 hr4/6/7 hr
AA x 120/24/27 hr7/9/11 hr

Sony MZ-NH700

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Sony MZ-NH700portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.0w x 29.2h x 78.9dmm, 113g (132g w/batt)

Features: Nearly identical to MZ-NHF800, but without AM/FM remote.

  • Stick-type remote (no LCD?)
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Quick Mode
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue
  • Principal differences from MZ-NHF800:
    • No AM/FM tuner
    • No LCD on remote
    • No VPT (Virtual surround sound)
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ('Hi-SP') and 64 ('Hi-LP') kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Europe, Canada (Japan?)

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH700

Service Manual: MZ-NH700

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		4/7/9 hr3/5/5 hr2 hr
AA x 110/21/25 hr3/5/6 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		7/9/10 hr4/6/7 hr
AA x 120/24/27 hr7/9/11 hr

Sony MZ-NH600D

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Sony MZ-NH600D
Buffalo MD-HUSB		portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$200
Availability:
In: line/optical (MZ-NH600 only). Data: USB. Out: headphones, DC IN: USB81w x 29.2h x 78.2d mm, 103g w/o batt

Features: Cost-reduced, entry level Hi-MD recorder.

  • ATRAC chip: CXD2681-221GG
  • No remote.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Quick Mode (one hour only).
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue, White
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH700:
    • No line/mic/optical input on MZ-NH600D (USB upload/download only)
    • No remote.
    • No rechargeable battery (uses AA alkaline)
    • No battery charger/AC adapter.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Variants:

  • N. American models ('MZ-NH600D') have no audio inputs (not optical, line, nor mic)
  • Euro/Australasian models ('MZ-NH600') have line/optical input but no mic.
  • Buffalo Corp. released the downloader-only variant badged as the 'Buffalo MD-HUSB' that uses 'BeatJam for Buffalo' as the audio management software (not SonicStage).

Markets: US, Europe, Japan (Buffalo)

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: usb cable, headphones

Reviews:

User Manuals: MZ-NH600D, MZ-NH600D

Service Manual: MZ-NH600D

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on Hi-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 111/21.5/25.5 hr3/4.5/5 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on std-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 19.5/20/24.5 hr3.5/5.5/7 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecord
AA x 120/24.5/27 hr7.5/9.5/11 hr

Sony Hi-MD Camera Concept

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Sony Hi-MD Camera ConceptHi-MD Camera Concept
Intro: 2
Availability:

Features:

  • Shown at Sony's Tokyo Hi-MD announcement.

Links:

  • AV Watch (Japan) coverage of Sony's Hi-MD announcement in Tokyo.

Reviews:

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