CR-220
07-22-2009, 02:31 PM
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CR-220
since my car came with an aftermarket alpine stereo i am uncertain of the stock stereo for a 1990 coupe.
is the cr-220 the stock stereo sold with the 1990 964?
william
is the cr-220 the stock stereo sold with the 1990 964?
william
07-22-2009, 04:41 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Car audio has come a LONG was since 1990 - any comtemporary Alpine deck is going to blow those old decks away - especially if installed and wired to best practices. So if you're after anything other than concourse originality - I'd upgrade.
RK
RK
07-23-2009, 08:15 AM
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Our '91 came with, and still has, a CD-1. It sucks at best and hasn't been turned on in years. I'm not sure the CD 220 is much of a step up. Current aftermarket units are a huge improvement.
07-23-2009, 01:52 PM
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the alpine system in my car is fantastic...PO spent alot of money installing it with nice amp/etc...
i found a cr-220 locally on craigslist for $50 and was going to buy it just to have the original but since found out the cr-220 was the stock unit for the boxster and 996.
i found a cr-220 locally on craigslist for $50 and was going to buy it just to have the original but since found out the cr-220 was the stock unit for the boxster and 996.
07-23-2009, 07:23 PM
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I managed to find a CR-1 which looks cool and I bought a shedload of 90's cassettes for peanuts (on fleabay) which are wicked, but I'd love a CD changer for it. I tracked down a CDC-1 changer and bracket, but the CR-1 has a different plug than the CDC-1. Does anyone know which changer it used? Anyone want to do a swapsies with me? Also the CR-1 only seems to tune into odd numbered FM stations... I don't really care cause I don't listen to radio that much anyway but I like the cassette and would like to have a CD changer too... I still prefer the sound of the 3.6F6 tho...
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07-24-2009, 08:14 PM
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The CDR-220 is a Becker-manufactured unit that was standard equipment in the 996.
It's a step up from the CD-1 (mine skipped every time I hit a bump) but I'm sure there are better head units on the market.
I bought one mainly because of it's looks (looks stock; even says PORSCHE on it) and the fact that I always wanted a Becker. I don't listen to it much though; the best soundtrack is right behind me
I got mine from Stefan at SW Stereo. He sells everything that you need to hook it up. I didn't have to splice any wires.
It's a step up from the CD-1 (mine skipped every time I hit a bump) but I'm sure there are better head units on the market.
I bought one mainly because of it's looks (looks stock; even says PORSCHE on it) and the fact that I always wanted a Becker. I don't listen to it much though; the best soundtrack is right behind me
I got mine from Stefan at SW Stereo. He sells everything that you need to hook it up. I didn't have to splice any wires.
