Brian Mansure
Second Unit
- Joined
- Mar 15, 2000
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My 10 year-old Sony CD head unit is dying so I'm in need of an inexpensive but decent CD car receiver to replace it.
What I'm looking for:
Must play CD-R audio CDs (CD-RW playback would also be nice)
Black face-plate (removable would even be better)
Rotary volume knob (highly desirable)
15W X 4 RMS or better
At least one set of amp preouts
MP3 playback would be an added bonus
As with most purchases, I have a limited budget of around $100-$150 including tax/shipping.
My current shortlist consists of:
Clarion DB335 ($119.00 + shipping online) or ($139.95 local)
Alpine CDM-9801 ($159.95 @ CC) or ($128.00 + shipping online)
Alpine CDM-7874 ($159.00 local)
Alpine CDE- 7872/70 ($139.95 / $129.95 local)
Pioneer DEH-1500 ($119.00 + shipping online) or ($129.00 local)
So if you know where I can get my grubby little paws on a head unit along these lines please let me know.
I appreciate your opinions and suggestions.
Thanks,
Brian
What I'm looking for:
Must play CD-R audio CDs (CD-RW playback would also be nice)
Black face-plate (removable would even be better)
Rotary volume knob (highly desirable)
15W X 4 RMS or better
At least one set of amp preouts
MP3 playback would be an added bonus
As with most purchases, I have a limited budget of around $100-$150 including tax/shipping.
My current shortlist consists of:
Clarion DB335 ($119.00 + shipping online) or ($139.95 local)
Alpine CDM-9801 ($159.95 @ CC) or ($128.00 + shipping online)
Alpine CDM-7874 ($159.00 local)
Alpine CDE- 7872/70 ($139.95 / $129.95 local)
Pioneer DEH-1500 ($119.00 + shipping online) or ($129.00 local)
So if you know where I can get my grubby little paws on a head unit along these lines please let me know.
I appreciate your opinions and suggestions.
Thanks,
Brian