The Sony MZ-R700 is one of the absolute best Mini Disc recorder/players ever! It uses a single 1.5V AA battery or a 3V dc adapter. It features both line and microphone inputs. It's super easy to use, and sounds great. I now own four of these, the first of which I purchased new. This portable digital recorder is highly recommended!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I love sound, the ease of operation — both the main unit and the backlit remote, and the compact size and light weight. Classical music sounds clear and majestic. Rock and blues music sounds great in the basic bass mode, but you can bump up the bass one or two notches. This model requires only 1 AA battery, not the rare lithium batteries. This is an excellent device
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I really like the design of the MZ-R700 and the look of it. And I love that all it needs is a single AA battery. The one I bought does play and record, BUT it has issues depending on which end is facing up scanning and playing discs. I read that this is because of some fault in the laser design that worsens over time. If you're just looking for something to play back old discs stationary on a desk or tabletop, this unit is fine. But be prepared that if you buy a used MD player it probably is not going to work perfectly even if listed as "tested and working". If you need one that works perfectly, pay the premium for a NOS never-used item and hope for the best.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The best field recorder for the money!!! Make a legit stereo recording anywhere and store it on a hard mini disc. We actually recorded a live album with this years ago. Best Idea machine!! Downtown and bootleg by Freight Train Riders of America is recorded with this! Check us out!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Mini player made odd motor sounds and did not play music continuously, as well as my refurbished one of eight years. It did play but at times it sounded like a an old Commodore 64 loading up disks. And would not play anymore until stopped and play was hit again. It would then run for several songs and then do the same thing, grunting and groaning and no more music. Unlike the countious 2.5hrs of playback of my older mini disk player. Very unhappy with purchase...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned