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sunshine

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 1:01 PM / IP Logged

Hey,

I'm looking for a new Head Unit. Currently I have a Clarion HD-X10. That deck is only a pre-amp - and I like that feature. The rest of my system is - 6.5 Boston Acoustics Rally component speakers up front, a pair of Kappa 4" in the back. Those four speakers are powerd by an old Alpine V12 delivering 50w to each. The MB Quart PWE 10" sub ispowered by a PG Titanium 600.2 amp.

For my new deck, I'd like a pre-amp setup like my old clarion. But this is not an absolute. I can spend about 300+. I like the Alpines, the Clarions, Eclipse....

Help me out guys, whats a good SQ deck?

-a

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 1:06 PM / IP Logged

I might be biased, but I've owned clarions and eclipses and in my opinion Eclipse blows clarion out of the water. The pre-amps are very clean + high voltage.

Also check out Nakamichi.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 6:17 PM / IP Logged

I really like the new Pioneer decks. They have lots of built-in EQ functions and filters. On some of the better models you don't even need an seperate EQ, you can run straight to your amps or speakers.

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I actually like the new panisonic decks, they have an great eq for the line out's but they are not that pretty to look at

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 7:32 PM / IP Logged

i guess this will be a bias opinion

but i got a sh*tty deck, and when i got my front components, i also lucked out with a 4band EQ.

If it wasnt for the EQ (in-dash mounted) i wouldnt have had so much interest and understanding about how much a good EQ could do for a system.

i'd say go with a Eclipse deck, maybe not go all out, and if you dont find the sound you really want from the decks EQ, look into a EQ to install, i think you will be seriously suprised at how much cleaner the sound is when you've got used to it.

then again i could be full of myself, but i havent regretted the fronts/eq i got.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:04 PM / IP Logged

Alpine, Eclipse, and Nakamichi are of higher quality in my experience than either panasonic or pioneer.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:37 PM / IP Logged

Eclipse or Nak. if the budget can stretch for it.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:44 PM / IP Logged

sunshine,

isn't your existing Clarion their highest end, limited edition with the dual 24 bit dac's and copper chassis? Was that not good enough?

For 3 bill's you might locate used high-end Eclipse or Nak in mint condition.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:06 PM / IP Logged

nc5er wrote:

sunshine,

isn't your existing Clarion their highest end, limited edition with the dual 24 bit dac's and copper chassis? Was that not good enough?

For 3 bill's you might locate used high-end Eclipse or Nak in mint condition.

Yes, thats the culprit. It sounds nice, I just don't care much for the interface. I've had it for about 2-3 years, and I feel its time to move on. Thats why Im asking.

Thank you all for your recomendations. I dont like the Nak's asthetics. The eclipse is nice, but I went to the local dealer today, and the interface sucks on the Eclipse. The Alpines are a bit "busy" looking, with the exception of the CDA-9835. That has a nicer look to it, but the price tag is up there.

I would really like a pre-amp unit? Dosent anyone make those anymore?

-a

Oh, when do the manufacturers relase the 2005 models?

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:12 PM / IP Logged

What exactly are you looking for in an interface?

This is beyond your stated budget, but you don't seem to be happy with much, so try McIntosh.

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=33&cat=Control+Centers+%26amp%3B+CD+Changers&prodid=1077&product=MX406

If you don't mind my saying, I think it is a bit insane to be that hung up on the interface. Your current player is excellent. I mean, it isn't like you have sex with the head unit, it kinda just sits there and spins a cd. ;-)

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