Collectors aren’t interested in Mini HiFi systems from twenty years ago - this means their prices aren't getting jacked up in the same way as old boomboxes and separates. Therefore used examples can make a good buy for anyone on a budget who just wants a compact system to play various physical music formats with minimum fuss. I bought one to see what I got for my money. AFFILIATED LINK to any SONY CMT-CP505MD* Mini HiFis currently on ebay UK https://ebay.us/GOYUEi You might also be interested in the similar CMT-CP500MD - they seem quite common too - so here's another ebay UK Affiliated link https://ebay.us/XrmkQi *I just wanted to add a warning that there appears to be a common issue with the cassette decks refusing to rewind or fast forward on these devices - check these features work before buying one. AFFILIATED eBay links to the Mini/Compact/Shelf HiFi section on: UK https://ebay.us/H1WdQS US https://ebay.us/hiWfWw DE https://ebay.us/iTeZyx CA https://ebay.us/IKJqFY AU https://ebay.us/7KxEd7 NL https://ebay.us/ujYoFu AT https://ebay.us/vGENUc FR https://ebay.us/esh80F ES https://ebay.us/ALE3c5 CHAPTERS 00:00 Overlong Intro 02:54 What I bought 10:20 A look inside 19:06 Tape Tests Pt. 1 21:37 Big in the UK 24:06 Tape Tests Pt. 2 25:20 CD to MD 29:02 Other Features Pt. 1 31:54 Mini HiFi - a lot to like 33:01 Other Features Pt. 2 35:26 Summary 38:57 Credits The Mini Electric Screwdriver I’m using in this video is a Wowstick Mini - while it doesn’t have sufficient torque to loosen tight screws - it can be twisted just like a normal screwdriver at the start to loosen the screw then the electric motor can take over to do the rest of the work. I like the fact it’s narrow, has LED lights in the end and comes with a load of bits (there are usually two options available - one comes with more bits). Here are some Amazon Affiliated links UK: https://amzn.to/3tkrOkx US: https://amzn.to/3eOQ9cK CA: https://amzn.to/3aXTYez DE: https://amzn.to/3nFAekZ NEW MINI HiFi New Mini HiFis are still made but the only legacy physical media they'll play is the CD - if you want to play your Tapes or Minidiscs you'll be looking at the used market. Here is a link to some examples of current models. https://www.richersounds.com/hi-fi/separates/mini-hi-fi-system-deals.html (non affiliated link) UPDATES - 1) CD CLICKING SOUND. A few patrons have advised me that they also have this model and their CD mech clicks too - it seems the tolerance for that plastic disc clamp is just too fine and they've mostly warped enough over the years so that they now fail to perfectly clear a horizontal plastic beam located just above the 'petals' and as they brush against it it makes a clicking sound until the disc spins up to full speed. So yes it's a design flaw, but not one that means anything is failing - it's just slightly annoying. 2) DOLBY PATENTS. The message about Dolby on the back will be referring to the Minidisc - apparently some Dolby Patents are involved in these. -------------- SUBSCRIBE ----------------- null ------------ Merchandise ---------------- https://teespring.com/stores/techmoan-merch ------------ SUPPORT -------------- This channel can be supported through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/techmoan ******Patrons usually have early access to videos****** --------- Outro Music ---------- Over Time - Vibe Tracks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSSswVZSgJw ----- Outro Sound Effect ----- ThatSFXGuy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M3-ZV5-QDM ----- AFFILIATED LINKS/ADVERTISING NOTICE ------ All links are Affiliated where possible. When you click on links to various merchants posted here and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network & Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to AMAZON Sites (including, but not limited to Amazon US/UK/DE/ES/FR/NL/IT/CAN) FAQ Q) Why are there comments from a week ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.