Sony DHC-MD373

Previous opinions have said a lot of what needs to be said, and this review is probably arriving fairly late in the shelf life of the product. However, at risk of making previous contributors somewhat green with envy, I write because you may be lucky enough to find this set at reduced prices in your local department stores. I did - and snapped it up for about £150. It's the version without the tape deck, which I don't need. It may help to know just a little of my own background. I'm not an extreme hi-fi freak, but I do have a full-size system of separates, including mini-disc, in my living room. These include rather old, but extremely ...  Read the complete review

I have the 333 version of this HI-FI and they are the same apart from the newer model has CD-Text. For such a small stereo this system packs a real punch not necessarily in the Power output department but the quality of the sound it reproduces with clear highs and low, lows. The stereo image is nice and wide but not to the point where things sound way out of place. The CD is clear with no background hiss and no interference from the amp. The ATRAC compression used for the MD is now so good it is very, very hard to tell a MD from a CD. All the usual MD features are present including title, edit, combine etc. the tuner is ok with strong signals but can struggle when ...  Read the complete review

I have had this Hi-Fi for about a year now, and have had no major problems BUT, I have had small problems with the left speaker, it doesn't function someimes when the unit's been playing very quietly, unless you turn it up loud. Apart from that, the unit is extremely sexy - silver finish with a bit of glass and wooded looking speakers. The minidisc deck is all that I would hope for, good recording and easy editing. Most basic features are easy to use, but some of the more complex ones needs a thorough look through in the manual. The CD player is also good - with CD text, but it takes ages to start playing once you put the CD in. I also went for the ...  Read the complete review

Having just purchased a Sony MD373 in the past week I am writing to express how impressed with this product I am. Although the system has once again the space age finish common on most modern appliances at present Sony have managed to create the ultimate balance between modern and classic style. Sony have managed to jam pack into a very small package a very impressive range of features(not gimmicks) including a CD player supporting CD Text, RDS Tuner, and of course who could do without a Recordable MiniDisc in this day and age. The MiniDisc has a whole array of editing features and the system has an Optical digital input to record to MD from external ...  Read the complete review

Having waited for what seems like ages for the latest pay check I was a bit worried having spent it all 6 hours later, but what a result! This system is fantastic, it has everything you could ever need, both features and great style. The tuner is excellent, and the sound is very clear throughout the range. The MD alows for digital quality recording from the radio and at the moment sony are offering a portable player for £20, so why you would need the optional tape deck i dont know. This quality and features for £330... sorted ...  Read the complete review