AIWA'S NEW 4-PIECE MD HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
FOR DESIGN-CONSCIOUS AUDIOPHILES
FEATURES FLEXIBLE SYSTEM LAYOUT,
BLUE BACKLIT DISPLAYS, WOOD SPEAKER CABINETS

"XR-MD700"

The design and specifications of this model are just for
Japan domestic market only

TOKYO - Aiwa Co., Ltd. has introduced he XR-MD700, a 4-piece MD hi-fi component system with separate cabinets for the tuner, amplifier, CD player, and MD deck.

In the rapidly expanding market for MD component systems, consumer interests vary widely in terms of design, size, price, and functions. The new XR-MD700 is aimed at consumers who put a high priority on design and want their sound system to be a focal point of their homes. Each unit's front panel is illuminated in blue, adding a whole new visual dimension to listeners' musical experience. What's more, the four separate units allow audiophiles maximum freedom and flexibility in system layout.

The XR-MD700 also features a powerful 60W audio output, BBE sound processing system for precise mid- and high-range reproduction, virtual stereo QSURROUND to ensure natural stereophonic surround effects, and a sampling rate converter for recording digital signals from BS/CS broadcasts and DAT to MDs.

Fact Sheet
Aiwa XR-MD700 MD Hi-Fi System

Model: XR-MD700
Suggested retail price:¥68,000 (not including tax)
Initial launch: August 1
Production volume: 3,000 units (initial monthly production)

Main features
* Each unit's front panel is illuminated in blue creating a distinctive visual effect that enhances any room.
* Tuner, amplifier, CD player, and MD deck are in separate units, allowing flexible system layout.
* Multi-function MD deck ensures precise recording and editing
(1) Direct recording (all programs/one program) from CD to MD.
(2) Monaural extended recording mode allows recording up to 160 minutes on an 80-minute MD.
(3) Double-speed playback function ensures faster, more efficient program selection.
(4) Multi jog dial allows simple inputting of up to 50 alphanumeric or kana characters.
(5) Display shows remaining MD recording time
* Robust 60W high-power amplifier reproduces dynamic sound.
* BBE sound processing system ensures precise mid- and high-range sounds.
* Virtual stereo QSURROUND offers natural stereophonic surround effects.
* Sampling rate converter for digital recording from BS/CS broadcasts and DAT to MD. The sampling rate converter automatically converts 32kHz/48kHz sampling frequencies to 44.1kHz. This allows high-quality digital MD recording from external equipment such as BS/CS digital tuners and DAT, in addition to CDs.
* Energy-saving design
The energy-efficient XR-MD700 consumes just 1.9W when plugged in and on standby mode with the power switch off.
* Two-way bass reflex/triple speaker system features luxurious wood cabinets and reproduces natural, high-quality sound.
* 20-track music calendar
* Timer (daily/sleep)
* Flexible CD/MD playback: program, random, repeat (all/one CDs or MDs)
* Music genre position (rock/pop/jazz)
* T-Bass ensures powerful low-range sound reproduction.
* FM stereo (wide)/AM stereo 2-band synthesized tuner (with random memory presets of up to 32 stations).
* Optical digital input terminal, audio input terminal
* Silver color with dark blue speaker grilles

(*The design and specifications of this model are just for Japan domestic market only)

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