best headunit to use with external amp for components?
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Re: best headunit to use with external amp for components? (fcm)
i would say to look for one without an internal amp as those will typically be designed with the best SQ as the primary goal. whats your budget though as thats the biggest deciding factor.
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Re: best headunit to use with external amp for components? (raverx3m)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by raverx3m »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">budget depends on how bad i want the unit
but 300 is a price i probably pay for it</TD></TR></TABLE> Although you should be able to get a HU that will do the job for $300, [even an Alpine] it will not be the "best" and as EBP_SI suggests, a HU without an internal amp would be the way to go, they are normally at the upper end of any brands line of HUs, so finding one, could be a problem. the Alpine CDA-9851 should do the job, MSRP is $300 US, http://www.alpine.com 
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but 300 is a price i probably pay for it</TD></TR></TABLE> Although you should be able to get a HU that will do the job for $300, [even an Alpine] it will not be the "best" and as EBP_SI suggests, a HU without an internal amp would be the way to go, they are normally at the upper end of any brands line of HUs, so finding one, could be a problem. the Alpine CDA-9851 should do the job, MSRP is $300 US, http://www.alpine.com 94
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Re: best headunit to use with external amp for components? (raverx3m)
try to find a head unit with 4v preouts such as the alpine cda 9835 or cda 9815. i see some on ebay now and then, imo the best decks for 300.
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Re: best headunit to use with external amp for components? (raverx3m)
i have a Rockford RFX-8250ti for sale. no internal amp, very clean, and is made by denon.
the original msrp of this deck is $1800. i am willing to let it go for $400 shipped. used for about 2 months immaculate condition
the original msrp of this deck is $1800. i am willing to let it go for $400 shipped. used for about 2 months immaculate condition
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Re: best headunit to use with external amp for components? (ATF Kuk)
right now i have deh-6800mp pioneer deck and i looked at speks and the frequency responce shows 20-15000 but what happened to the rest of it(15000-20000)
it also got 4v out but i think my preamp is fukt up so im lookin for a new headunit with no internal amp
it also got 4v out but i think my preamp is fukt up so im lookin for a new headunit with no internal amp
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Consider Eclipse too. Very clean 5v preouts, at least on all the models that start with the number 5. A salesman told me they actually eliminate some of the protective circuitry to keep it clean. Just make sure you don't touch an RCA to any ground metal when the power is on.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ATF Kuk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a Rockford RFX-8250ti for sale. no internal amp, very clean, and is made by denon.
the original msrp of this deck is $1800. i am willing to let it go for $400 shipped. used for about 2 months immaculate condition</TD></TR></TABLE>
that is what im talking about.
here is the specs and small amount of info.
If you consider yourself an audiophile, then you have no doubt heard of Rockford's famous Platinum 2000 series head units. These instruments were created to provide the absolute best sound quality possible in a vehicle, with a cost-no-object design philosophy. Starting with ultra high-end 20-bit D/A converters, each component is hand selected for sonic purity and tight tolerances. Grab a hold of the heavy, metal alloy volume **** and you'll know you're not dealing with a mere "CD player." The RFX8250 features balanced outputs, dual 5V RCA preamp outputs, and an auxiliary input. An auxiliary coaxial digital input can accept an outboard digital source, such as DVD. Full copper plating on the chassis helps reject outside interference and even the preamp outputs utilize fully shielded cables with metal RCA barrels. The front faceplate is solid aluminum alloy with a platinum finish for an understated elegance, and the button illumination color can be switched from green to red. This deck is ISO-DIN (side) mount only, so a custom bracket will be required to install in many domestic vehicles. High-end outboard amplification is required.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase Rockford Fosgate's crown jewel source unit. Hurry, supplies are limited!
Features
* Audiophile components throughout
* Dual 20-bit Platinum D/A converters
* Full copper-plated chassis for superior noise rejection
* Platinum finish metal alloy faceplate
* Balanced 8V line outputs with dual mini-DIN connectors
* Coaxial digital input
* Metal alloy rotary encoder ****
* Dual preamp outputs with double shielded cables and metal RCA connectors
* Low impedance (<50 ohms) 5V preamp output
* 24 FM / 12 AM presets with auto memory store
* Auxiliary analog RCA inputs
* Backlit LCD display with clock
* Switchable red/green illumination color
* Mute function
* Bass & treble controls (+/- 12 dB @ 100 Hz & 10 KHz)
* 100 dB dynamic range / 86 dB channel Separation
* ISO-DIN mount only
* No built-in power - outboard amplification required
the original msrp of this deck is $1800. i am willing to let it go for $400 shipped. used for about 2 months immaculate condition</TD></TR></TABLE>
that is what im talking about.
here is the specs and small amount of info.
If you consider yourself an audiophile, then you have no doubt heard of Rockford's famous Platinum 2000 series head units. These instruments were created to provide the absolute best sound quality possible in a vehicle, with a cost-no-object design philosophy. Starting with ultra high-end 20-bit D/A converters, each component is hand selected for sonic purity and tight tolerances. Grab a hold of the heavy, metal alloy volume **** and you'll know you're not dealing with a mere "CD player." The RFX8250 features balanced outputs, dual 5V RCA preamp outputs, and an auxiliary input. An auxiliary coaxial digital input can accept an outboard digital source, such as DVD. Full copper plating on the chassis helps reject outside interference and even the preamp outputs utilize fully shielded cables with metal RCA barrels. The front faceplate is solid aluminum alloy with a platinum finish for an understated elegance, and the button illumination color can be switched from green to red. This deck is ISO-DIN (side) mount only, so a custom bracket will be required to install in many domestic vehicles. High-end outboard amplification is required.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase Rockford Fosgate's crown jewel source unit. Hurry, supplies are limited!
Features
* Audiophile components throughout
* Dual 20-bit Platinum D/A converters
* Full copper-plated chassis for superior noise rejection
* Platinum finish metal alloy faceplate
* Balanced 8V line outputs with dual mini-DIN connectors
* Coaxial digital input
* Metal alloy rotary encoder ****
* Dual preamp outputs with double shielded cables and metal RCA connectors
* Low impedance (<50 ohms) 5V preamp output
* 24 FM / 12 AM presets with auto memory store
* Auxiliary analog RCA inputs
* Backlit LCD display with clock
* Switchable red/green illumination color
* Mute function
* Bass & treble controls (+/- 12 dB @ 100 Hz & 10 KHz)
* 100 dB dynamic range / 86 dB channel Separation
* ISO-DIN mount only
* No built-in power - outboard amplification required
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