Discman in 1997

Year overview

Browse the Discman lineup documented for 1997.

Browse the 1997 lineup, then continue into related archive paths.

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Year overview

A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.

7 Models released Verified Discman models released in 1997.

1 Remote model 1997 Discman model with remote.

1 Waterproof model Only Waterproof Discman model released in 1997.

Year overview Significance of 1997

1997 marked the transition from Discman branding to CD Walkman.
Sony kept refining remotes, radio models, and waterproof variants.
The line was changing identity as much as hardware.

Milestones Milestones in 1997

Last Discman Branding D-E305

Year overview 1996 / 1997 / 1998

1996: 12 archived models.
1997: 7 archived models.
1998: 11 archived models.

Notable models

Representative Discman releases from 1997.

1997 D-E500

The D-E500 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.

Remote LCD Remote

1997 D-E305

The D-E305 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.

1-bit DAC

Last Discman BrandingCD Walkman Transition

1997 D-T405

The D-T405 is a portable CD player equipped with an FM tuner and an electronic anti-skip mechanism.

Radio

Last Discman Branding

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Models released

All Discman models from 1997

Complete 1997 Discman lineup.

1997 D-140SP

The D-140SP is a portable CD player built on the same platform as the D-140.

Waterproof

1997 D-275

The D-275 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.

1997 D-375

The D-375 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and MD Link output.

1997 D-475

The D-475 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and optical digital output.