▸MD-S25

032   |   Sharp   |   '95

The Smallest・Thinnest・Lightest・Beautiful

The MD-S25, identical to its predecessor the MD-S20, boasts a consistent and unique color scheme that enhances its natural feel. Even when examined today, 28 years after its release, it still maintains a first-class standard that has not faded since its initial launch.

Beneath the Elegant Exterior Lies Unparalleled Excellence:

Optical Components: Utilizing a highly stable, ultra-thin, flat-type 3-way holographic laser to achieve compactness and thinness.

Circuitry: Developed a compression LSI and signal processing decoding LSI. Integrated digital signal processing into two chips, making the circuit board smaller and achieving low-voltage operation at 3.0V.

Mechanics: Research and development of a high-strength resin molded chassis and a thin brushless main spindle motor. Achieving thinness and lightweight design while maintaining a pocket-sized form factor nearly identical to MD cases.

Sharp Technology's cutting-edge innovations proudly resulted in the official achievement of the year's smallest and lightest flagship specifications, with an extreme slimness of 16mm, making it a top choice of its time.

Equipped with an enhanced version of the LCD remote control. The remote control end features a detachable standard headphone remote control (Sony didn't switch to standard until late '97), allowing users to freely replace headphones. It also includes 3 step X-Bass sound.

The power supply section adopts a unique interchangeable design to maintain lightweight usability. Users can choose from three options: 1. Included lithium battery, 2. Purchased high-capacity detachable battery, 3. Included AA battery pack. However, these options cannot be used simultaneously. Unfortunately, when the external battery pack with AAx 3 is attached, it significantly increases the size...

Regrettably, despite its elegance and beauty, unused units on Yahoo Japan Auctions only fetched a disappointing closing price of ¥42,233...

1996