Hello!

Hoping one of the installers on this board can help with a simple question.

My brother is looking to buy a basic, powered CD player as a Christmas gift. This is NOT going to be used for any big system, and will be used to drive the stock speakers.

Not looking to spend big $, but would like something that has a decent amount of on-board power. Don't want to spend money on useless display features etc - just want a good, basic but reliable head unit.

I am so out of touch with the current equipment, I can't help him out... but I know there are enough of you guys here that deal with this day in and day out that can point me in the right direction.

Also, can you give a rough idea of the $ associated with your suggestions?

Thanks!

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[ December 11, 2005, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: Blu ]

 

Either Pionner or Alpine entry level HU's are very reliable and good bang for the buck.

Pionner are less expensive but you get more for a few bucks with the Alpine.

I think you can buy the pioneer 1600 for like 140$ on sale.

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Eclipse CD5405. Dealer installed = 3 year warranty and replaced free of charge in the first year. Like most cd players, it has a 50w x 4 mosfet amp. It is a simple to use cd player that is not designed to be a fancy light show.

 

Thanks guys!

 

+1 for the Eclipse. I put a CD5415 in a family member's car, basically the same as the 5405 plus MP3/WMA and sub output. Great no-frills entry-level deck, decent sound, well built, ESN security, and no stupid removable faceplate to lose.

 

Personlly, I like the panisonic CQ-C8100U
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-YrG9ghl...300&I=133C8100

Its really good for the price its set at

 

Alpine, pioneer and JVC, have been excellent over the last 20 years for me. I have had problems with Sony, so I can't recommend them.