Mini disc player + optical port

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The discussion centers on the use of optical ports and cables in mini disc players, highlighting their presence in higher-end audio equipment and some sound cards. Users confirm that mini disc players typically include both optical and USB connections, with newer models like the Sony NetMD allowing for faster data transfer rates. While optical cables are noted for their excellent sound quality, they are not commonly found on most computers, which limits their usage primarily to high-end receivers.

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  • Understanding of optical audio technology
  • Familiarity with USB audio connections
  • Knowledge of mini disc player functionalities
  • Awareness of sound card specifications
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  • Research the specifications and features of Sony NetMD players
  • Explore the differences between optical and USB audio connections
  • Investigate high-end sound cards that include optical ports
  • Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using optical cables for audio
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Audio enthusiasts, sound engineers, and anyone interested in the integration of mini disc players with modern audio systems will benefit from this discussion.

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My friend just bought a mini disc player, and apparently it uses an optical cable to connect to a computer. I think I know what an optical cable is, but I've never heard of an optical port, and I've never seen one on a comp before. Are they a fairly recent development, or am I just blind?
 
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Fairly recent -- they've been around on higher-end audio equipment for a number of years now, and I think I've seen some sound cards with them recently.
 
Hi Pauly. My father has a mini disc player, but doesn't use the optical connection. I think there is also USB.
 
Now that I think about it, Greg is right...they do come with a USB connection, but you still use an optical cable to plug into the player. I never liked my MD player, because of the way you had to record onto the media. But supposedly, with the newer Sony NetMD players, you can copy from computer to disc at 32x the normal speed.

Like damgo said, Optical technology has been around a while, but the cables are expensive. Excellent sound quality, however.
 
Thanx for the replys guys. I see him tomorrow so hoepfully I can find out if it has a USB and sought it all out for him. :wink:
 
Optical Cables actually arent that expensive. You could probably buy a 7-10 ft optical cable for around 10 bucks.
 
Very few computers have optical ports. Its probably there for connecting to high end recievers.
 
Thanx for the info guys. We got it sorted, it did have a USB cable with it.
 

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