Sony MD Walkman MZ-R55 Reviews

Introductions, introductions... where to start? ::Where this MD Player stands today:: I bought my MZ-R55 in January 2000, for about £180, and as such, I don't think it's on sale any longer anywhere. It actually compares surprisingly favourably to any you might find today, bar a few sticking points, which I'm about to ...  Read the complete review

Mini discs and midi discs and compact discs and laser discs and slipped discs and discus throwers! I remember when a disc was something presented to a music star when they sold 1 million records, and it was gold! But times change, and change we must. We are told these things are for the better, and who am I to disagree. ...  Read the complete review

I've had my MZ-R55 for three years now. All those years ago, in the days when MD's were still oblong shaped rather than square, this model was absolutely tiny! It looked great and was literally half the size of some other models on the market. I liked it so much that I got a friend to buy me one from Hong Kong about six months before they ...  Read the complete review

I have very mixed feelings about this model to be honest. When I first got it I was very impressed with it. It is so small and light that you don't even notice that you have it in your pocket at first. the blue shade of the model makes it look attractive and the carry case protects it very efficiently fomr scatching and dirt. However, I soon ...  Read the complete review

When I saw this mini disc player, I just wanted it. I didn't really know what to expect, it was my first Mini Disc. I was an MD virgin. I wanted it to be gentle with me and take me through the complete MD experience, but simply and with sensitivity. The first problem I encountered was where to plug in the analogue input. The ...  Read the complete review

I bought my MZ-R55 juts over a year ago, and it is still running really well. The battery cover is looking a bit tatty compared to the rest of it; I think it is because it is made of different stuff, but a friend of mine has one that he kept in the bag whilst listening to it, and its cover still looks good. The MZ-R55 was the smallest MD ...  Read the complete review

It might not be the newest minidisc recorder on the market, but it certainly is a good option for both first-time and expert users. First of all, it has a clean and ordered design, the buttons are all where you expect them to be, but maybe they are a bit difficult to press since they are quite flat. The display is big enough and easy to read. ...  Read the complete review

I am a music lover. Years ago I bought a trusty Sony tape Walkman - It remained at my side for many years (in several incarnations/replacements from the same model line). When this Mini-Disc player was brought out, although quite expensive at the time I thought it was a worthwhile investment. I used my walkman a lot, and therefore was prepared to ...  Read the complete review

FUNCTIONALITY More or less, the MZ-R55 (from now on called 55) has all the essential funtions you'll need. Consisting of a full range of edit features, the 55 enables you to customise you minidiscs till your hearts content. DESIGN The 55 has to be the best looking MD aroung. Unlike the mixed impression of the MZ-R90's ...  Read the complete review

This was one of the first recorders which could compete with MD players in size. Even though it is older than a lot of the competition, it is still one of the smallest and has most of the feature you would want. The controls are functional, if not a bit small. The design is neat and conservatively stylish. I still love the headphone remote control ...  Read the complete review

I bought the MZ-R55 because I wanted a minidisc recorder that was portable. The MZ-R55 was the smallest minidisc recorder that I could find, and it seemed to have a reasonable set of features. Just a quick warning: some MZ-R55?s have a manufacturing fault, and I was unlucky enough to get one of these. If you buy one, and a disk remains blank ...  Read the complete review

I am very impressed with this product. I have had it for nearly 6 weeks now and I charge it every night. I think that it is very fradgeile and shouldnt be trusted with young children. The sound quality is amazing and the tracks have never skipped. The remote is good and quite easy to use. The booklet was very helpfull and I understood everything. ...  Read the complete review

Whilst it isn't the top of the range the MZ-R55 is one of the best and best value minidiscs around. Size - it is very compact, but not so small that it is difficult to use. Aesthetics - Looks very good, excellent finish on all the models. Durability - Well lets put it this way, I've dropped mine down stairs, ...  Read the complete review

Having bought a Sony MZ-R55 recordable minidisc over a year ago, I agree with most people that it is the best portable mini-disc available yet. It was recommended by a friend who had bought one for both music and recording his uni lectures. I have found that unless playing a CD through a top of the range stereo (Denon, Marantz etc) the music ...  Read the complete review

Minidiscs are getting even better even these fairly early stages. There is range of players and recorders available now, but one of the best seems to be the Sony MZR55, which is a recordable player. The recordables are more expensive than just the players but most people don't have any other means of recording and there aren't many ...  Read the complete review

When I went shopping for a personal MD, I looked at this one first, I was all set to buy the thing, until I asked about the recording side of things. "sorry, it does all the levels for you....." said a spotty teenager to me. See, I'm a bit of a prat when it comes to liking things to sound like they should. My main problem with ...  Read the complete review

Sonys MZR-55 is possibly the best of its time of any portable minidisc and deserves to be. I bought mine 9 months ago and it has been one of my best purchases ever. I bought it at £200 in a place called Richer Sounds, they sill sell it and is probably considerably less now, check out www.richersounds.co.uk. I read reviews all about ...  Read the complete review

The Sony MZ RD55 mini disc is very easy to use and you can probably pick up the instructions for playing and recording in about half an hour. The main thing is the sound quality, which I have to say is superb, and on this particular model there are some lovely little finishing touches like a sort of remote control and moving display which walks ...  Read the complete review

Owning a minidisc seems like the perfect answer to me. Being able to listen to music without the need for a 'bulky' CD player has to be worth its weight in gold (though it may not weigh much!). The MZ-R55 comes in a choice of three colours, and whichever you choose, it looks the part! Supplied with the unit is a carry pouch, remote ...  Read the complete review

It looks and sounds great, no quibble with that. Playback and recording are both excellent. It feels robust and well-built. And it's small, and probably even cheaper by now. I've had mine about six months now, and I have occasional problems with it skipping for no apparent reason. It may be that the head's dirty, or the disc ...  Read the complete review