Questions about Alpine CDA 7990 and Focal TLRs
05-28-2004, 09:23 PM
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Oh, so you don't own these? By the sounds of it from the other thread where I was poking fun you made it sound like you owned. I wasn't aware the conversation was about gear we DON'T own. 
heh just buggin.
To be honest though, I really hope you don't base a lot of decision on price. Just because the 7990 is absurdly expensive does not mean it is really any better than a Denon Z1, or even R1 for that matter, the new 9255, etc. I mean, in many of your posts you elude to the extremely expensive gear you have access to and while equipment that is hand made or has had a lot of time invested into it to make it a near-perfect performing piece of equipment costs money to make, just because it's big dollar doesn't always mean it's better. But I'm sure you know that. If the 7990 was $999 would it be any less impressive?
All that being said (I hope I wasn't being inflammatory), that PXA (PHA?)-900 piece is pretty slick. If it was $299 I'd buy one
I can't really say that I've heard good nor bad things about those items as it seems very few own them and those that do usually have some kind of show car that doesn't have ultimate SQ as it's goal.
heh just buggin.To be honest though, I really hope you don't base a lot of decision on price. Just because the 7990 is absurdly expensive does not mean it is really any better than a Denon Z1, or even R1 for that matter, the new 9255, etc. I mean, in many of your posts you elude to the extremely expensive gear you have access to and while equipment that is hand made or has had a lot of time invested into it to make it a near-perfect performing piece of equipment costs money to make, just because it's big dollar doesn't always mean it's better. But I'm sure you know that. If the 7990 was $999 would it be any less impressive?
All that being said (I hope I wasn't being inflammatory), that PXA (PHA?)-900 piece is pretty slick. If it was $299 I'd buy one
I can't really say that I've heard good nor bad things about those items as it seems very few own them and those that do usually have some kind of show car that doesn't have ultimate SQ as it's goal.
05-28-2004, 11:31 PM
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So far I've gotten what I've paid for.
I've been offered the oportunity to purchase a 7990 at a very good price to make way for the new F#1 DVD head unit in a display board.
I'm actually trying to move away from processing, and more into install and component quality.
Unfortunately, there aren't to many sets of TLRs around. I'm a try before I buy kind of guy, but it will be tough to get that opportunity. Every little bit of information helps. I think Dave Mac has something he could share on them though?
Adam
I've been offered the oportunity to purchase a 7990 at a very good price to make way for the new F#1 DVD head unit in a display board.
I'm actually trying to move away from processing, and more into install and component quality.
Unfortunately, there aren't to many sets of TLRs around. I'm a try before I buy kind of guy, but it will be tough to get that opportunity. Every little bit of information helps. I think Dave Mac has something he could share on them though?
Adam
05-29-2004, 07:45 AM
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i am an f#1 dealer(life is geat), i have sold 3 sets of 7990/pxah900, and it is the most stellar sounding and well built products i have ever used, i have never seen a processor that is as comprehensive and great sounding, the best way to describe it lots or people say using precessors makes the sound sound processed(not sure i agree but thats another topic) the F#1 doesnt create that charateristic, the cd played probobly isnt any better than the denon or whatever but the processor and the software it comes with is the most stunning piece of car audio ever produced, period, unless you have ever used it, you will never know, this post could be 10 pages long, there are lots of people on this forum i wish had the chance to use one(tim, dukk, pei,dwvw,tinted haha) you are one of the few people that would truly appreciate such a well engineered and desinged piece
05-29-2004, 09:21 AM
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Well put Defro...I have played around with two F-#1 installs and your comments are bang on, great transport and a great processor.
Adam, some people have taken the top Denon Z1 transport as they prefer the sound vs. 7990 and used the PXA-H900 as the processor with it. Many are of the opinion that the H900 cannot be beat as far as processors go, at least right now.
Can't wait to see what the new DVD head is going to sound like... The BS thing with Alpine is that the NEW F-#1 DVD-Audio system is propriatory so you'll have to spend huge (???) dollars and replace your old $7000 F-#1 system ...talk about milking your customers
Adam, some people have taken the top Denon Z1 transport as they prefer the sound vs. 7990 and used the PXA-H900 as the processor with it. Many are of the opinion that the H900 cannot be beat as far as processors go, at least right now.
Can't wait to see what the new DVD head is going to sound like... The BS thing with Alpine is that the NEW F-#1 DVD-Audio system is propriatory so you'll have to spend huge (???) dollars and replace your old $7000 F-#1 system ...talk about milking your customers
05-29-2004, 11:05 PM
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^^^Well...it's separated the men from the boys. I know a few of the other heavy hitters like DWVW, Tim, and D-Mac haven't weighed in yet though. So I'd still like to hear more about both the PXA-H900 and the TLRs.
Man I've got to get my car to a better place in the country so I can TRY some this gear at shops. I think Tom would let me move into his garage if it wasn't packed full of rusting 2002 parts. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Anyway, keep the comments coming, I appreciate them all.
BTW - Vance Dickason is currently working on a project with my Dad, so I'm trying to pick his brain on the tweeter front as well.
Adam
[ May 30, 2004, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: PEI330Ci ]
Man I've got to get my car to a better place in the country so I can TRY some this gear at shops. I think Tom would let me move into his garage if it wasn't packed full of rusting 2002 parts. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Anyway, keep the comments coming, I appreciate them all.
BTW - Vance Dickason is currently working on a project with my Dad, so I'm trying to pick his brain on the tweeter front as well.
Adam
[ May 30, 2004, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: PEI330Ci ]
05-30-2004, 04:25 AM
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Originally posted by defro13:
there are lots of people on this forum i wish had the chance to use one(tim, dukk, pei,dwvw,tinted haha)
there are lots of people on this forum i wish had the chance to use one(tim, dukk, pei,dwvw,tinted haha)
I'm gonna have to pay Kelowna a visit some day.
