Head Unit Choices
50 Watt CAFz'r
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 419
Guys...
This has been a very interesting discussion. I am currently debating between the following:
1. Replacing my head unit (currently Eclipse 5301 - top of the line 10 years ago) with either an Eclipse or Alpine unit that has EQ/X-over/Time Alignment capabilities. I will get a newer CD player and a lot of processing that I don't have now, but I will not get as much as if I go with Option 3.
OR
2. Adding the Alpine PXA-H700 or 701 (2004 model) to my current Eclipse unit. I will get full control but will have mismatched units (cosmetically) and the system MAY suffer from using a 10-year old deck.
OR
3. Replacing my current Eclipse head unit with BOTH a new Alpine CD player AND the Alpine PXA-H700 or 701. Obviously, I will get much more control over the system, however, popular opinion seems to be that I will sacrifice sound quality. It will also have a lower output voltage.
This has been a very interesting discussion. I am currently debating between the following:
1. Replacing my head unit (currently Eclipse 5301 - top of the line 10 years ago) with either an Eclipse or Alpine unit that has EQ/X-over/Time Alignment capabilities. I will get a newer CD player and a lot of processing that I don't have now, but I will not get as much as if I go with Option 3.
OR
2. Adding the Alpine PXA-H700 or 701 (2004 model) to my current Eclipse unit. I will get full control but will have mismatched units (cosmetically) and the system MAY suffer from using a 10-year old deck.
OR
3. Replacing my current Eclipse head unit with BOTH a new Alpine CD player AND the Alpine PXA-H700 or 701. Obviously, I will get much more control over the system, however, popular opinion seems to be that I will sacrifice sound quality. It will also have a lower output voltage.
0 Watt CAFz'r
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 25
Another question!!! [img]smile.gif[/img]
Since I will be using PXA-H900's DAC is it worth getting CDA7990??
What about CDA-7998R with optical output?? [img]smile.gif[/img]
Since it is Ai-Net compatible I will be able to control the music level from the HU and tha PXA.. Not only from the processor!!
Right?
Since I will be using PXA-H900's DAC is it worth getting CDA7990??
What about CDA-7998R with optical output?? [img]smile.gif[/img]
Since it is Ai-Net compatible I will be able to control the music level from the HU and tha PXA.. Not only from the processor!!
Right?
Yankee
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,599
Ok guys, time for another test?
Keith I'll get a high end home CD player hooked up to the car and see if I can tell much of a differenct between it an my DVA-7996.
Keith I'll get a high end home CD player hooked up to the car and see if I can tell much of a differenct between it an my DVA-7996.
0 Watt CAFz'r
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 44
Originally posted by defro13:
the 7998 in the u.s. and canada has no optical out, the 7998r, available only in europe has optical out, im in the process of trying to get some right now
the 7998 in the u.s. and canada has no optical out, the 7998r, available only in europe has optical out, im in the process of trying to get some right now
