Ultimate HU

[Lionheart7004]

I kind of like the sound of Alpine 7998. I sound that beside it is feature packed, the sound is very solid, crisp and natural.

 

Hey there... any comment any other HU can match the quality>

[Slonez]

For "audiophile" quality that are still "affordable", I go with Clarion HX-D1 or HX-D2.

Alpine, Pioneer & Mcintosh also have very high end HU but their price .

Edited April 15, 2005 by Slonez

[Lionheart7004]

Slonez

 

How much is the price for Clarion HX-D1 or D2? where can i find them for sampling?

 

btw, i have not seen the McIntosh, where can i find them?

 

Does this McIntosh/Clarion comes with standalone DAC?

[Slonez]

The HX-D1 is approx $1.5k with warranty & installation but its no longer the top model.

The HX-D2 is approx $1.7k+ with warranty & installation (current top model for Clarion).

Mcintosh is $2k+.

D1, D2 & Mc have seperate DC converter.

 

For info on HX-D2 (also known as the DRZ9255 in US):

http://www.clarioncanada.com/en/products/s...ts/DRZ9255.html

[Lionheart7004]

Hi Slonez,

 

is there a place where i can sample the HU?

[Slonez]

I am sure if you go to the IASCA competition this Sunday, you can sample many setup !

[Sucker]

Hi there,

 

Where is the competition?

 

cheers

sucker!

[Slonez]

There's a thread for it.

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Aftermarke...tition_P870685/

[Lionheart7004]

Can't go leh as i got thing to do this weekend.

 

 

how can i get inform about this type of competition

[Slonez]

OK.

I am running HX-D1 & my buddy is running DRX-9255, can let you listen when we're done with our system (under construction). Come to think of it, I've not even starting piling yet ...

.

[Lionheart7004]

Hi Slonez,

 

 

Same here, i have not complete my system sine i just move into my new car. My current system is still not proper tuned yet and the sound proofing has just started...

 

Do you know where to find after-market D/A converters that can compliment the good HU? Looking for Burr-brown D/A converter which are used on the home set..?

 

 

As my car is shared with my wife, she used alot of MP3 and to date i can think of using 7998. Clarion hasn't have that which may thing abit of difficult to convince my wife

 

Definitely. How shall we meet ?? PM me.

[Slonez]

I understand that the Mcintosh HU has the option to run external DAC, not too sure about the Clarion.

The Clarion already has 2 x 24 bit DAC, I doubt you get significant improvement by using external DAC.

If you want DAC for home audio, visit my web site: www.hifi.com.sg

[Lionheart7004]

Thanks slonez.

[Lionheart7004]

PM Slonez.