For me, a record, a tape or a disc is the physical reference from the artist I like so much in my collection. That's not the same to have a digital file or streaming, unless it's a #MiniDisc Nice article
Okay, I'll tell you, but stop begging - it's embarrassing for both of us and everyone who's watching.
I've obtained a Limited Manufacture Licence for some iconic music tracks to be released as an album of #synthwave and #synthpop cover versions on #vinyl#cassette and #minidisc
Now I just need to find some interested artists to join me in this ridiculous endeavour.
fully disassembled my Sony MZ-N1 #MiniDisc player to lubricate the optical pick up slide rail mechanism and geartrain, worm gear, and overwrite head actuation geartrain
I love that black look and the CD + MD players. So ideal to save space like in my place. Writing in my wishlist. Let's see if it appears during year 2024.
In God's will !
Finally dug my #MiniDisc player out. Currently charging some batteries; gonna make some nice #VGM mixes... But more importantly, why have we abandoned physical media?? Just look at these. Look at what you could be storing your music on. 🤩
seriously, webminidisc.com is a masterpiece of engineering and UI design.
i dragged an album from my music library onto the page, and it automatically converted it to ATRAC format, uploaded it, and wrote it to my md player connected via usb.
it took 20 years, but i finally got my dream minidisc player: a Sony MZ-S1 Sports NetMD. 🤯
a neighbour down the street listed it for sale "untested" which usually means 'i tested it and it's broken'.
i gambled and bought it on sight. i practically ran home like a 9 year old just to put it through its paces, and it is perfect. 😆
the build quality is rugged and beautiful throughout. many of the surfaces are rubberized with a polymer that is still soft (and hasn't broken down). the curvilinear surfaces feel so good in the hand, makes you want to hold it. the pearlescent white finish hasn't even yellowed yet (!)
instead of a jog dial, you get a mini thumbstick which rests surprisingly well under the thumb. the deep orange display of the Sports S2 line has always been a favourite of mine - something no other company did.
i can't wait to load up SonicStage on my iMac and start transferring music :D
failing that, i'll be using WebMiniDisc to transfer music in-browser
2024 will be the year of the Minidisc in my hobby.
After finding out so many records I couldn't buy due of vulgar overprices I plan to buy a lot of blank minidiscs and a deck to create a different collection! #MiniDisc#ATRAC#MusicLover#MusicCollector