product advice on new cd player

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Topic: product advice on new cd player

Posted By: R983
Subject: product advice on new cd player
Date Posted: March 13, 2007 at 9:28 PM

Hey everyone, I'm glad to see this forum is still around, with some much great informaton available.

I used to be an installer, but now im a tech for fire alarm / building systems, its amazing being out the the field for a few yers all but put me in the dark as far as product knowledge goes. I'm looking for a replacement for an old Pioneer DEH-P5200. I liked the sub-out control and built in high-pass crossover. I was wondering whats on the market with these two features with the addition of an AUX input jack ( preferably on the faceplate ) to connect a Zune. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Rich

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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: March 14, 2007 at 6:12 PM

you'll have to narrow your focus a bit more... i can think of many, many different models with these features....

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

Posted By: custom audio ny
Date Posted: March 14, 2007 at 6:43 PM

If you wish to stick with the pioneer brand..yours is a "200" series...we are now up to "900" series.

The newer version dehp5900ib is fully loaded with everything and more then you had...in addition the market is steering towards more features..lower price. This unit can be had for 150-200 dollar range depending where you shop. Hope this at least gives you a starting point, as mentioned previosly there are thousands of choices in this range and as far as what is better for you..is up to only you.

features.....

Pioneer Dehp5900ib In-dash Cd/mp3/wma/itunes Aac/wav Receiver

Cd/mp3/wma/itunes(r) Aac/wav In-dash Cd Receiver

Features Ipod(r) Direct Control

Large 160 X 48 Pixel Oel Display With Screen-savers & Multi-language Display

Aux Input

3 Hi-volt Rca Preouts & Rotary Commander For Easy Media Operation & 2-way Crossover

ibus Ipod(r) Direct Control For Fast & Easy Ipod(r) Audio

xm- & Sirius(tm)-ready

usb- & Bluetooth(r)-adapter Ready

wired Remote Input

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Custom Audio
Lynbrook NY

ASE/MECP master certified

Posted By: R983
Date Posted: March 14, 2007 at 7:31 PM

Thanks for the replies,

I guess i thought it was gonna be harder to find what i was looking for. I'll probably stick with pioneer, I've always had good luck with them.

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Posted By: custom audio ny
Date Posted: March 14, 2007 at 7:42 PM

Yeah things have changed the last few years..now even cheapo no name brands are loaded to the hilt, I actually have more trouble finding simple units for the older customers that can't even figure out how to turn the decks on and off... I haven't seen too many decks with an on or off switch. They don't know what "source" means..and never will.

Anyhow, I personally do not like to open up the can of worms with brand preference on forums but I do sell and install pioneer and find them quite reliable. The only occasional issue is with motorized faces..but seriously...tell me no one is EVER forces those to close, or the kids hanging on it and spilling juice ..and the occasional "piggy bank" in the CD slot...lol..well if you ever work in retail you know.

I can say you will like the new units.

Good Luck

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Custom Audio
Lynbrook NY

ASE/MECP master certified