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Chad7n7 
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I have a couple questions for anyone who has had these unit.

On the 8240, does this one have dual 20-bit DAC, as the 8250 does??

Also, does anyone have any of these units still in stock?? I know its a long shot, but just for grins and giggles, I am interested in getting my hands on one of these units, preferrably the 8250 model. ( If the 8240 has 20-bit DAC, then either will do). We want to do a side by side comparison with a Nakamichi CD700II. Though in logic, CD700II should be superior, we want to see by how much. Depending on the results, I actually would like to use one of these in my personnal vehicle.

Thanks for any responses or help, much appreciated.

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Sorry.....I didn't clarify. I am referring to the Rockford Fosgate units built by Denon.
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A local shop near me has a couple of the Fosgate h.u.'s hanging out on the discount shelf. I will ask them the model, specs, and prices. I got a funny feeling the Fosgates won't stack up to the cd700, but anything is possible.
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Chad7n7 wrote:
Sorry.....I didn't clarify. I am referring to the Rockford Fosgate units built by Denon.

Wow thats weird I have a 9210 in my closet and after taking it apart it says made by hyundai electronics

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Chad7n7 
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Well, I really don't think it will either, but its all in fun and games, haven't had a chance to play with one, and now its kind of late, but I would really like to get my hands on one, as we aren't a Fosgate dealer and never really had access to one.

We were a Nakamichi dealer, and have a couple CD700II's for personal use. Just out of curiosity, the conversation came up the other day, as I am installing a new HU in my personal truck, we started comparing specs, and surprisingly enough, the Fosgate units aren't lagging too far behind (on paper).

We used to be a Denon dealer, a couple years back, and know the quality of their units, which brought the comparison. A closer, and better comparison would be to get a DCT-Z1, but thats next to impossible, so I am resorting to the next best thing, the Rockford Fosgate RFX 8240/8250. (Built by Denon)

I am only interested in the RFX 8240/8250. If that shop has them, can you "PM" with some prices?? Also, if they have them, can you find out about the 8240,if possible ( Looking to see if it also has the dual 20-bit DAC's as the 8250 does) I think it does, I think the only difference was the outputs 8240- 2V @ 100 ohms vs 8250- 5V @ 50 ohms, but both units have  8V balanced outputs. Also the 8250 had an aux input, which the 8240 doesn't.

Thanks for the reply.

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This FAQ that was posted when the "Denfords" became available from CarDomain may be helpful.
http://www.carsound.com/cgi-bin/UBB_CGI/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=18;t=005725;p=0
It seems that the only difference is that the 8240 does not have an Aux Input.
Chad7n7 
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I found that thread while trying to do research on these units. Thanks for the reply though, the effort is appreciated.
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Thanks!
I'm interested in seeing the results of you comparison since I have an 8250ti waiting to be installed this summer.
If you haven't already seen this, there is a high end HU "shoot-out" on this UK forum:
http://www.nearfieldaudio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125
And an upcoming "shoot-out":
http://www.nearfieldaudio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=210
They were supposed to have the 8250 in the first "shoot-out" but ran out of time to include it.
Chad7n7 
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Cool, well, I have to get my hands on one first, and as far as it looks, its not going too well, I have been searching all over, and all I can come up with is a 8240, thus the questioning of the D/A converters. If they do in fact have the same dual 20-bit, then I am not concerned with the aux. in, or the 5V preouts vs. the 2V of the 8240, due to the fact, I will be using the 8V balanced outs, in the form of Zapco symbalink cables, according to the pin outs, these will work great. This is my concern, I will be using those to help the handicap of the Denon/Rockford Fosgate unit because of the 20-bit D/A, vs. the Nakamichi CD700II, which has 24-bit D/A. We are trying to use the best features of both units to see what may be superior.

I really like the fact of the balanced outs, I have a Zapco preamp, so I can do away with RCA connections all together and be totally balanced....wow. 

Now.....back to research and finding one! Not interested in getting rid of that 8250ti are you cdjr???

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Contacted the shop today and the models they had left were the 9100 and 9120. Both lacking the 20 bit DAC. They said that the pioneer 8600 has a 24 bit dac in it. Good luck.
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