Let's straighten out a few misconceptions here...
The simpliest idea would be MDS-JB940 (playback) -> wav (16/44.1),
I don't know how many legacy MDs the OP has, but if he can borrow an RH1 (friends, gear loaner program?) it sure is simpler than real time transfer in bulk.
the JB is a great serie; if it had Type-S playback it would have been even better!
Type-S only offers improved playback of MDLP (long play, which no taper should have used in the first place!). In all other respects, playback is identical to Type-R:
http://www.audiotstation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16069Another idea is to use the gear you used for recording. The N510 is a nice playback machine, it has Type-S.. and some people argue that even an R70 can play back with nice quality.
Now we're talking resampling.
For your own listning pleasure, why not.
But if you're spreading the music, I see very little justification going for analog transfers, when Type-R(/S) decks with digi-out go for $50 or so in thrift stores.
If you decide to playback the MDs keep in mind that the better the sound card is, the better the results will be.
Again, this is relevant only for analog transfers, which serious tapers wouldn't go for anyway. For digi transfers, the only thing you have to ensure is that the card is bit perfect. A $30 Zoltrix Nightingale will do.