・DMP-R50

045   |   Denon   |   '96

Understated Luxury

The body prototype may have been inspired by the Sharp MD-MS100. Unlike the complex shell mechanism of opening and closing, it only requires a one-touch, horizontally intuitive sliding motion for quick disc insertion and removal. However, the Slot In feature requires more space, making the body somewhat bulky.

The unique glossy paint finish, paired with a subtle blue color scheme and rounded oval buttons, exudes a refined and discreet sense of high-end elegance. The elongated LCD screen displays track names, REC Level, battery status, and disc information at a glance, supporting English, numbers, and katakana with a maximum of 10 characters. Unfortunately, it only comes with a screen-less remote control for operation.

A thoughtful feature, "Synchro REC," detects the presence of audio during recording and synchronizes the start/pause of recording accordingly (automatic deletion of silence longer than 4 seconds, automatic track marking in silent areas), making recording and editing easier.

It has a battery life of REC 3.5 / Play 4.5 hr on rechargeable batteries. Surprisingly, the external battery box, usually considered a standard accessory, needs to be purchased separately. Given the high power consumption of MD players at that time, the battery box was essential for outdoor use, leaving people puzzled about the marketing strategy.

We appreciate any official MD information including specifications.

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