Jeff 993TT

Finally, an MP3 player with clean, elegant styling and a ROTARY volumne control.

Don't know if the wiring harness will fit our without modification though. Anybody have this mp3 player and want to comment?



Here's a link to more info:
http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/bec....htm#Monza7882

Looks like they are selling over in Europe for about 350 euros ( ~ $420 US ). Any leads on US sources?

Jack Ennuste

One 993 dashboard compatible MP3 player is Blaupunkt Toronto, also from Germany



Black face, rotary control and most important feature in Porsche -- speed sensitive automatic volume compensation.

Jeff 993TT

Thanks Jack.. I'm a bit **** though. The mounting bezel really bothers me on those stereos. I currently have a blaupunkt stereo too and it looks similar to the one you posted. Also the usability of the buttons is pretty bad.

Acutally, I _just_ got a CDR220 to replace my blaupunkt. I was going to have to ditch my blau CD changer since it's not compatible with cdr220 too, so I'd be changer-less. And now I see the Monza?!?!

I can get the best of both worlds! Mp3 compatible so I don't need a changer and a frick'in rotary volumne ****. yahoo!!

billh1963

A stupid question but how does the automatic speed adjustment work...meaning what does it use to detect the speed? Are our cars wired for it assuming there is a tie-in to the transmission/speedometer?

My MB C280 has it but I don't know how it detects speed.

Sputnik

Jeff,

I found this docs on Becker web site...there is some additional info on this head unit there:

http://www.becker.de/beckerCC21/www_...%2005-2003.pdf

David in LA

Jeff

OT - if you decide to go with the Monza or some other radio and are selling your newly acquired CDR220, I may be interested. Please PM me if you decide to do so!

Thanks!

Jeff 993TT

Sputnik:
Thanks for the link. It was mostly marketing fluff though. Although it did make me want it even more.

David:
Check back with me in about a month. I'm really considering the monza now. And after I just ordered the updated faceplate, removal keys, and aux cable from Becker yesterday! DOH!

Andy Roe

Jeff,

I've not got the MP3 player, but have a Mexico Pro & can recommend them, well built & just seem to fit in nicely (not too many flashing lights/graphics etc!). If Becker systems are good enough to be the Factory fitment for new Porsche's, Ferrari's & Lambo's then 'nuff said!

David in LA

Andy - out of curiousity, are the Mexico Pros plug and play or do you have to get an entirely new harness?

Andy Roe

David,

It did come with it's own harness which I fitted. However, I'm sure that you'd be able to buy an adaptor from you local ICE shop, or just pay the $50 or so & have someone do the hard work for ya!

Andy

Jeff 993TT

Just got an email back from Becker. I asked if they were selling any of these in the US. Their reply was no.

David in LA

Jeff - I am now in Hong Kong but will be back in California sometime in August. If I can help bring one back for you PM me and let m know (I have no idea if they are sold here). Of course the warrantee would be another issue for you to consider.

Jeff 993TT

Thanks David... I've sent some inquiries to a london online car stereo house. We'll see what they say.

Unfortuatnely, I couldn't find any Becker distributors in Hong Kong, but thanks for the offer.

Moose

Do either of the units (Mexico or the Monza) have RCA outs? I can't really tell.

Sputnik

time for group buy?....I mean Monza...