Recommend me a good SQ deck
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Topic: Recommend me a good SQ deck
Posted By: sunshine
Subject: Recommend me a good SQ deck
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 1:01 PM
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 ------------- 1991 Mazda Rx-7
Alpine HU w/iPod adapter
PG 600.2Ti, Alpine 35x4
Optima Yellow
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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 1:06 PM
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. ------------- New Project: 2003 Pathfinder
Posted By: Jay T
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 6:17 PM
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.
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 7:11 PM
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 By: /R7
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 7:32 PM
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.
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:04 PM
Alpine, Eclipse, and Nakamichi are of higher quality in my experience than either panasonic or pioneer. ------------- New Project: 2003 Pathfinder
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:37 PM
Eclipse or Nak. if the budget can stretch for it.
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Posted By: nc5er
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:44 PM
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.
Posted By: sunshine
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:06 PM
nc5er] wrote:
p>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? ------------- 1991 Mazda Rx-7
Alpine HU w/iPod adapter
PG 600.2Ti, Alpine 35x4
Optima Yellow
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:12 PM
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.
https://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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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder
Posted By: 53389
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 12:53 AM
Try to find a SONY CDX-C90 Mobile ES
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