6 Models released Verified MiniDisc models released in 1998.
MiniDisc in 1998
Year overview
Browse the MiniDisc lineup documented for 1998.
Browse the 1998 lineup, then continue into related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
2 Recorder models 1998 MiniDisc models with recorder.
2 Optical input models 1998 MiniDisc models with optical input.
5 AA + Gumstick models 1998 MiniDisc models with aa + gumstick.
Significance of 1998
- Recorder and playback-only branches were both active.
- Slim hardware stayed central to MiniDisc design.
- Playback models were starting to outweigh the recording branch.
1997 / 1998 / 1999
- 1997: 7 archived models.
- 1998: 6 archived models.
- 1999: 8 archived models.
Notable models
Representative MiniDisc releases from 1998.
1998 MZ-R55
The MZ-R55 is a MiniDisc recorder that maintains the basic configuration of a recording device while achieving miniaturization and power saving.
1998 MZ-E55
The MZ-E55 was a MiniDisc player that took the E series in a direction towards being smaller and lighter.
1998 MZ-E33
The MZ-E33 is a compact MiniDisc player that prioritizes flexible power supply operation.
All MiniDisc models from 1998
Complete 1998 MiniDisc lineup.
1998 MZ-E33
The MZ-E33 is a compact MiniDisc player that prioritizes flexible power supply operation.
1998 MZ-E44
The MZ-E44 was a MiniDisc player that prioritized a balance between portability and ease of use.
1998 MZ-E45
The MZ-E45 inherited the same operating style as its predecessors, while incorporating subtle improvements for everyday use.
1998 MZ-E55
The MZ-E55 was a MiniDisc player that took the E series in a direction towards being smaller and lighter.
1998 MZ-R35
The MZ-R35 is a MiniDisc recorder that inherits the design of the MZ-R30 series, while prioritizing the continuation of the existing platform over new features.
1998 MZ-R55
The MZ-R55 is a MiniDisc recorder that maintains the basic configuration of a recording device while achieving miniaturization and power saving.
Browse by feature
Browse the 1998 lineup through major functions, formats, and product branches.
- Standard MD Browse the 1998 lineup filtered to Standard MD.
- Recorder Browse the 1998 lineup filtered to Recorder.
- Playback-only Browse the 1998 lineup filtered to Playback-only.
- Optical input Browse the 1998 lineup filtered to Optical input.
- Microphone input Browse the 1998 lineup filtered to Microphone input.
- Line input Browse the 1998 lineup filtered to Line input.
Further exploration
Continue from the 1998 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 1998 year article Read the full editorial story behind MiniDisc in 1998.
- MiniDisc in 1997 See the lineup immediately before the 1998 releases.
- MiniDisc in 1999 Follow the MiniDisc line into the next stage after 1998.
- Browse all MiniDisc collections Move from the year view into broader MiniDisc themes and branches.
- Browse the full MiniDisc timeline Step back from 1998 and view the wider MiniDisc chronology.