a good hu with aux input?
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Topic: a good hu with aux input?
Posted By: spicyburritto
Subject: a good hu with aux input?
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 7:50 AM
I'm looking for a good quality head unit that has an aux. input, but my budget is pretty tight. I'm particularly interested in eclipse head units, but i like alpine as well. any suggestions?
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Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 8:03 AM
Eclipse. :) Though I dunno how that'd apply with a budget. (Budget is a loose term, like my budget is 2k right now for my system stuff.)
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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Posted By: spicyburritto
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 8:09 AM
I'm trying to spend less than $250 for the head unit. I know that limits things a lot, but hey we all have goals right?
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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 9:21 AM
Blaupunkt Monte Carlo MP34... and you'll still have enough left over to take your date out for a bite..... (actually all Blau models except the entry level HU have an Aux in )
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: soundmasta
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 9:34 AM
yeah, we sell the blue dot stuff at my shop too. nice cd players. eclipse would be better, but blau is mor bang for the buck campared to most like sony, pioneer, jvc. -------------
Posted By: nicorolla
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 10:16 AM
All pioneers / premiers with the IP-BUS (cd changer) plug has a aux input.
Posted By: nicorolla
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 10:23 AM
i'm sorry, i forgot to include the link how to use the IP as a aux input 
here it is : https://www.gutterslide.com/ip-bus_hack/
Posted By: spicyburritto
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 7:38 PM
So nicoralla, you're saying that i can use any head unit that has cd changer capability for my aux. input?
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Posted By: nicorolla
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 8:22 PM
precisely
i'm curently using mine to hook up the sound card from my carPC
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Posted By: nicorolla
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 8:22 PM
precisely - if it's pioneer, other brands may vary
i'm curently using mine to hook up the sound card from my carPC
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Posted By: nicorolla
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 8:24 PM
precisely - if it's pioneer, other brands may vary depending how signal goes thru and the pinout of the plug. If you have something else, try to find the name of the protocol (ex: pioneer IP-BUS, Alpine AiNet)
i'm curently using my IP-Bus to hook up the sound card from my carPC, works awsome
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Posted By: spicyburritto
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 9:38 PM
Thanks. I did some research but was unable to find any information on hacking the cd changer input on an eclipse head unit. If i'm able to do so, I will probably get a cd3413. Does anybody know how to hack that cd changer input?
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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 10:05 PM
Ya, there is an adapter for it, at least thats what my local dealer told me previously because I was in the same position as you, I just havent decided on my next head unit yet.
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Posted By: Jay22
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 10:46 PM
I am selling a panasonic deck with 5 volt outpus with sub and auxilery ....etc in buy/sell forum!
Jay
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 11:52 PM
Ah, no, I hope I caught you in time. The NEW, repeat NEW Eclipse head units are out and the CD5435 is the cd player for you. Should come in at about the price range you are interested in. www.eclipse-web.com ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: spicyburritto
Date Posted: March 02, 2005 at 6:08 AM
CD5435? Are you sure about that? I can't seem to find one anywhere. i am interested though.
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: March 02, 2005 at 12:30 PM
Yes I am sure about it, I have one of the first 2005 brochures in Western Canada in front of me.
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