CD Player - stereo overhaul

[on-ramp]

I'm looking to install new CD player in my 911
and have narrowed it down to:

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11298

or



any other ideas? i prefer the subtle classy look without any "flash".
lets see some pics...

[on-ramp]

no takers to show off their CD players?

[MJHanna]

try this San Monica

[ken_xman]

Only buy Alpine!!
It is simply the best.

[thabaer]

Go for the Nak. Had a great setup that was missing one morning when I found my passenger window on the seat, the Alpine unit that replaced it has developed noise in the CD section over the years.

[ken_xman]

I have had 6-7 Alpine units through the years, and never had one fail. Go with a middle priced option rather than a cheepie. I have tried others, and gave them away.
My 87 now has a top of the line Alpine 3mos old..... sounds perfect!

[heelntoe]

If you like Blaupunkt there's a great sale on the Heidelberg CD51 at:
http://www.soundcityoutlet.com/page.php?pg=product&id1=&id3=148&product_id=1253

[thabaer]

Originally posted by ken_xman
I have had 6-7 Alpine units through the years, and never had one fail....

6-7 ? Sounds like you replace them before they can develop problems, or is that spread across half a dozen cars like me . Not that I won't still consider Alpine but ALL 3 of mine have grown some kind of trouble, everything else was early Concord (before they sold out), Sony and Nak.

The biggest problem is finding what you want without getting stuck with a video game in the dash!

[scottb]

Originally posted by heelntoe
If you like Blaupunkt there's a great sale on the Heidelberg CD51 at:
http://www.soundcityoutlet.com/page.php?pg=product&id1=&id3=148&product_id=1253

The link appears to be dead, but if you can find a CD51 Heidelberg, GRAB IT! They're great units, and no "bling, bling." I'm VERY happy with mine.

[84porsche]

I just put a Blaupunkt in the other night - I had a post here but it was not that popular.

[84porsche]

Here is a pic to give you an idea -

[TurboRuf]

Nakamichi has a new CD-400 that would look great in a 911. Very clean design and it has the orange back lighting to match.

[heelntoe]

Originally posted by scottb
The link appears to be dead, but if you can find a CD51 Heidelberg, GRAB IT! They're great units, and no "bling, bling." I'm VERY happy with mine.

It appears Sound City no longer have the Heidelberg CD51 not surprising since the price was fantastic ($125) but as of this writing it's available at onlinecarstereo.com for $199.

[88911coupe]

My Eclipse unit looks nice and simple and it seems to work quite well with MB Quarts and a nice amp.

[scottb]

Originally posted by TurboRuf

The CD-400 is a gorgeous unit! Really would look good in a Pcar. It's about twice the price of the Heidelberg, though. Given our somewhat noisy cars (especially my Targa with the top off), I wonder if it's worth the added expense.

[scottb]

Originally posted by heelntoe
It appears Sound City no longer have the Heidelberg CD51 not surprising since the price was fantastic ($125) but as of this writing it's available at onlinecarstereo.com for $199.

I think I paid $205 for mine from a dealer on eBay over a year ago. $125 would have been a great price. $199 seems a bit pricey for a unit that's been discontinued.

[on-ramp]

no "bling bling" on the Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD51 ??

[scottb]

Originally posted by on-ramp
no "bling bling" on the Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD51 ??

A. It's not full color, so it doesn't "jump out" at you. It's very subtle.

B. You can turn the equalizer display off (the equalizer still works, however) so the display is very clean and uncluttered.

[on-ramp]

anyone have any luck with this one?

[kees]