Description: USB to analog (audio line level) device (incorporates D/A converter). Allows audio played on a PC to be recorded on an MD recorder (i.e. realtime audio transfer). Generally considered to have higher quality audio output than what is provided by most PC soundcards. Sony includes this unit with their MZ-RxxxPC and MZ-RxxPC portable MD recorders w/USB PC link kits.

Links:

• Xitel's official page for this unit.
• Brian comments on using the Xitel MDPORT-AN1 with MD gear.
• This item is available from Minidisco and Planet MiniDisc.
• A comparison review of the Xitel MD-Port AN1 and DG2, including a good snapshot of the DG2's insides.

Reviews:

User Manual: MDPORT-AN1