How MiniDisc Worked
I don’t usually write deep dives explaining how tech works, but I had to make an exception for MiniDisc. Over the years, I’ve posted plenty about its design, its cult following, and how it fit into Sony’s story. But I kept running into the same thing: most people still don’t actually know how it worked. And honestly, it’s one of the coolest systems Sony ever built. So this time, I wanted to slow down, break it all down, and show why this misunderstood format deserves a second look.MiniDisc is of...
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