By 1997, Sony was maintaining steady gains in usability and efficiency while file-based players were beginning to attract more attention. The year’s models kept Discman polished and viable without chasing every new trend.
D-275
The D-275 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism. It supports playback stabilization via ESP, features Mega Bass, and is battery-powered for portable use. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, making it a mid-range model suitable for portable use. It maintains a basic configuration.
D-E305
The D-E305 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism. It supports playback stabilization via ESP and features Mega Bass and AVLS. It has a lightweight chassis and simplified controls. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, making it a mid-range model for portable use. It maintains a basic configuration.
D-375
The D-375 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and MD Link output. It supports playback stabilization via ESP and features Mega Bass and basic CD playback. It supports digital output to external devices. It is designed for portable use while maintaining external connectivity. It is positioned as a derivative model with expanded output options.
D-T405
The D-T405 is a portable CD player equipped with an FM tuner and an electronic anti-skip mechanism. It supports playback stabilization via ESP and supports both CD playback and radio reception. It features a compact chassis. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player. It is positioned as a derivative model with a tuner function.
D-475
The D-475 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and optical digital output. It supports playback stabilization via ESP and features Mega Bass and basic CD playback. It has a compact chassis. It is designed for portable use while supporting connection to external devices. It is positioned as a higher-end model with enhanced output and playback stability.
D-E500
The D-E500 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism. It supports playback stabilization via ESP and features Mega Bass and basic CD playback. It has a lightweight chassis and improved controls. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, making it a mid-range model for portable use. It maintains a basic configuration.
D-901NV
The D-901NV is a portable device designed for navigation using CD-ROMs. It uses discs containing map data and supports location display and route guidance. The casing has a structure similar to that of a portable CD player. It does not focus on music playback and is designed for information display. It is a derivative model using optical discs as an information medium.
D-1000
The D-1000 is a portable CD player equipped with speakers and a timer function. It supports standalone playback via its built-in speakers and timer operation. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, and its combined configuration is suited for stationary use. It is a derivative model intended for home use.
1997 helped Discman defend its place as a trusted digital portable. The lineup carried itself smoothly into its closing chapter, but the format’s rigidities were becoming harder to ignore.
