Can we talk Nakamichi CD500?
03-29-2009, 11:59 PM
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Yes, there home theatre amps, are the shizzle. I like the xar audio amps too. Not the head unit tho. Ive wondered about their speakers. Apparently owned by clarion now. Still made in USA I believe. Whats not to like about their car amps?
03-30-2009, 12:45 AM
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#1. The cost. The McIntosh Labs MCC602 amplifier (600 watt amp~2x300@4ohm) has an MSRP of $3,500.00. For comparison purposes my two Alpine PDX 4.150 (600amp) cost only $485 each and the performance numbers bewteen the 2 are nearly identical, with the exception of P efficiency (#3)
#2. The size and weight. The MCC602 weighs nearly 50lbs and is over 2 feet in length and over 1 foot in width. In comparison the Alpine PDX is 10"x9".
#3. The efficiency rating of the MCC602 was a bit over %50 at peak power into 2 ohm load. This is almost 20% lower than most amplifiers in the A class. It performed well at B class rating, but for $3.5k I would think total spectrum encompassment would not be too much to ask for.
Just my .02
03-30-2009, 12:51 AM
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There are 3 main reasons I do not care for their amps. This is not to say it is a bad product, because it is not. It is an effective CA amplifier but this is what points me in other directions:
#1. The cost. The McIntosh Labs MCC602 amplifier (600 watt amp~2x300@4ohm) has an MSRP of $3,500.00. For comparison purposes my two Alpine PDX 4.150 (600amp) cost only $485 each and the performance numbers bewteen the 2 are nearly identical, with the exception of P efficiency (#3)
#2. The size and weight. The MCC602 weighs nearly 50lbs and is over 2 feet in length and over 1 foot in width. In comparison the Alpine PDX is 10"x9".
#3. The efficiency rating of the MCC602 was a bit over %50 at peak power into 2 ohm load. This is almost 20% lower than most amplifiers in the A class. It performed well at B class rating, but for $3.5k I would think total spectrum encompassment would not be too much to ask for.
Just my .02
#1. The cost. The McIntosh Labs MCC602 amplifier (600 watt amp~2x300@4ohm) has an MSRP of $3,500.00. For comparison purposes my two Alpine PDX 4.150 (600amp) cost only $485 each and the performance numbers bewteen the 2 are nearly identical, with the exception of P efficiency (#3)
#2. The size and weight. The MCC602 weighs nearly 50lbs and is over 2 feet in length and over 1 foot in width. In comparison the Alpine PDX is 10"x9".
#3. The efficiency rating of the MCC602 was a bit over %50 at peak power into 2 ohm load. This is almost 20% lower than most amplifiers in the A class. It performed well at B class rating, but for $3.5k I would think total spectrum encompassment would not be too much to ask for.
Just my .02
Didnt know the mcc602 was that heavy. Known for long life, and reliability no? How much of that MCC602 weight is gold?
03-30-2009, 12:58 AM
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oz audio for component speakers
eclipse for the head units
treo for subwoofers
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/index.html
http://www.oz-audio.com.au/
http://www.treoonline.com/
US Amps for amplifiers
http://www.usamps.com
ebay has great deals on used ones that will still perform great
eclipse for the head units
treo for subwoofers
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/index.html
http://www.oz-audio.com.au/
http://www.treoonline.com/
US Amps for amplifiers
http://www.usamps.com
ebay has great deals on used ones that will still perform great
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04-01-2009, 09:40 PM
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Head unit – Alpine IDA X001
Sound processing – Alpine KTX-100EQ
A bunch of Alpine Amps
Dynaudio Speakers in door and rear quarter (long time favorites)
12” DVC subwoofer mounted is a custom transmission line enclosure
Its not a pimpin’ SPL set up – its very flat and clean (it will get pretty loud too!)
Head unit – Alpine IDA X001
Sound processing – Alpine KTX-100EQ
A bunch of Alpine Amps
Dynaudio Speakers in door and rear quarter (long time favorites)
12” DVC subwoofer mounted is a custom transmission line enclosure
Its not a pimpin’ SPL set up – its very flat and clean (it will get pretty loud too!)
04-01-2009, 10:36 PM
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what do you guys think of the Clarion DXZ785? it has amber, lot's of features, good sound and it can be found for $170 USD on ebay.
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08-09-2012, 11:48 AM
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The Pioneer DEH-80PRS and Clarion cz702 are the ones to have. Both have endless color illumination choices, both have time alignment, and both are built around audiophile based hardware.
I currently have 2 Alpine 7949s and two digital processors that I plan on selling so I can run either the Pioneer or the Clarion.
As for running McIntosh and big LCD headunits, I highly do not recommend it unless you can hide it (half the fun is showing off the McIntosh anyway). A decent headunit with a decent component set with a single 10/12" sub and one or two small amps is all you will ever need. All of that can be hidden and the rear glass is perfect for projecting the bass around.
Aura made a solid amp. The company was bought out so there is stock left to be had and cheap. This would do perfect, especially running active crossovers through one of the headunits I mentioned (or bridged passive 2x150):
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=269-191
I currently have 2 Alpine 7949s and two digital processors that I plan on selling so I can run either the Pioneer or the Clarion.
As for running McIntosh and big LCD headunits, I highly do not recommend it unless you can hide it (half the fun is showing off the McIntosh anyway). A decent headunit with a decent component set with a single 10/12" sub and one or two small amps is all you will ever need. All of that can be hidden and the rear glass is perfect for projecting the bass around.
Aura made a solid amp. The company was bought out so there is stock left to be had and cheap. This would do perfect, especially running active crossovers through one of the headunits I mentioned (or bridged passive 2x150):
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=269-191
08-10-2012, 02:50 AM
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I nearly pulled the trigger on a CD400 but went with this instead and 4x MB Quart DKD 4x6 speakers. Whole system eventually pieced together from eBay and www.swstereo.com - Sounds great, even loud, and is highly recommended. Total spend was about $400.
08-12-2012, 03:49 PM
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I have the CD-220 in my car, but it needs to be modified to be used in a 944.
The unit is intended to be used in a Boxster or 996, so the viewing angle for the display is wrong when you put it in the 944 (can't see anything). I had my faceplate modified by a Rennlister in the Pacific NW for ~$40.
I also opted to get the iPod aux-in from Becker Autosound. Charges my phone and streams music perfectly.
Not as full featured as some of the new head units, but it gets the job done and looks period correct.
The unit is intended to be used in a Boxster or 996, so the viewing angle for the display is wrong when you put it in the 944 (can't see anything). I had my faceplate modified by a Rennlister in the Pacific NW for ~$40.
I also opted to get the iPod aux-in from Becker Autosound. Charges my phone and streams music perfectly.
Not as full featured as some of the new head units, but it gets the job done and looks period correct.
08-13-2012, 05:36 PM
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