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wckrause 02-18-2001 07:24 AM

In-dash CD Player
 
I want to replace my radio/casette player with an indash CD player (no changer). Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm mostly concerned about finding a unit that won't have problems with skipping in a 911. I'd also like something with around 40 watts/channel internal.

lucky77 02-18-2001 08:09 AM


I have an alpine DM-7861 and it has a huge problem with skipping. I'm considering a changer to overcome this.

Matt
77 911S

stormcrow 02-18-2001 08:19 AM

I installed a Blaupunkt in my 78 911 SC Targa and it works great. If you need more power, you can always install amplifiers.

Steve

wckrause 02-18-2001 08:39 AM

Which model Blaupunkt? No problems with skips on rough road?

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Bill Krause
'79 911SC Euro

makaio 02-18-2001 08:47 AM

Bill,
I just put a blaupunkt in my 78 sc last weekend. It has not skipped once, and I have some rough roads. It only took about 30 minutes, and I paid like $150 from crutchfield. I don't know the model number, just go to crutchfield .com. And the sound improvement was great. But it still doesn't compare to the wail of the flat six.


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Matt Chamblin
78 911 SC

kumma 02-18-2001 09:07 AM

I had a blaupunkt las vegas cd player in my 73. This model had lots of problems with skipping so i took it out. This was a 98' model so they might be better now.

Craig

rstoll 02-18-2001 09:38 AM

Pioneer DEH-P3100, works great 45 watts per channel. Go to crutchfeild.com and check it out.

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Robert Stoll
83 SC
83 944

Doug Zielke 02-18-2001 09:49 AM

The PO of my '81 SC installed a Blaupunkt "Vancouver" in-dash CD player. When I bought the car, I thought a CD would be useless in a lowered car with stiff suspension.
Not so....when I need a break from the whistle of the fan, I pop in a cool jazz disc and crank up the volume! The player has *never* skipped a note, even on the roughest roads. (The best music still comes from the tailpipe, however).


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Regards,
Doug
'81 SC Coupe

Mike Feinstein 02-18-2001 09:53 AM

I have an Alpine (not sure which one) player in my 911 and a Pioneer in my MB. I have never heard either one skip. Both are rated at 45wpc to each channel. Beware though, that this is a BS spec. Car stereos are typically rated at peak output rather than a sustainable (average) output. A peak output rating is essentially meaningless. Best bet is an external amp if you want good sound and decent punch.

BTW, my Alpine will not play CD-R's. If you're into burning your own (illegal of course), go with something else.

Mike 94 C2 cab

josh912 02-18-2001 10:06 AM

I would recommend the Blaupunkt RPD540. I have one in my 912 and it DOESN'T skip, 40 watts per channel, detachable face, and sounds great. It cost me $130 from Netmarket.com. Definately a great buy! http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/smile.gif
Still can't compare to the sound of my flat four!!! http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/wink.gif

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Joshua Harrison
1968 912 Coupe

N11Porsche 02-18-2001 12:56 PM

I've got a Blaupunkt in my SC and am very happy with it. Cd's don't skip when going over bumps, pulls in AM & FM stations very well and sounds great. The big plus is not having a Japanese stereo in your Porsche (don't flame me, I have more Japanese electronic gadgets & home stereo stuff) I just like the idea of having a Blaupunkt in the P-Car.

Bill Carcot
1979 911SC
Diablo Region, P.C.A.

Nader 02-18-2001 01:13 PM

I have a Blaupunkt Toronto which has plenty of power and hardly skips (with the tighter sport suspension and 16" wheels). Of bonus, the LCD is color-adjustable and there is no clock to keep in sync with the dash clock.

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Nader
87 Carrera

JBanks 02-18-2001 02:23 PM

why is burning your own CDs for your own personal, non-commerical use illegal?

wckrause 02-18-2001 04:26 PM

Sounds like a lot of you guys have used different versions of Blaupunkts with good results. I think I'll look their model line over. Crutchfield had four or five models for under $200.



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Bill Krause
'79 911SC Euro


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