See also
D-350
(1991)
The D-350 Discman was Sony’s top offering for the year. As well as including a wide variety of programming and track selection features it was also built to provide top quality sound. 8 times oversampling was employed along with Sony’s own CXD2550 digital filter, giving the D-350 a smooth and detailed sound that was on par with the best full sized machines. Sony’s “Mega Bass” was included to improve the sound with small headphones but unlike the previous D-Z555 the processing for this was done using analogue circuits rather than in the digital domain. Text copyright © Walkman Central. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.
The D-350 was one of the few CD portables to include direct track access via a numeric keyboard. This worked in conjunction with a “music calendar” display on the large LCD panel to give a clear overview of the available tracks. Other microprocessor-based features included a digital clock/timer and a programmable “fade” function. Text copyright © Walkman Central. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.
Power came either from a built-in rechargeable battery or two AA cells housed in a clip-on holder that attached to the back of the unit. An impact-resistant outer case was supplied to protect the precision all-metal finish when the D-350 was used outdoors, this was large enough to accommodate the extra battery holder as well. Text copyright © Walkman Central. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.
The D-350 is well regarded for its excellent sound quality and will be remembered as one of Sony’s very best portable CD players. Text copyright © Walkman Central. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.