RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
I'm thinking about getting an MD system for my new car. I need MDLP, but I'm also stuck trying to work out which is better - an MD head unit with a CD changer or a CD head unit with an MD changer? I'm thinking MD head unit because the discs are smaller and more robust for bouncing around in the front of the car. Anyone have any experience? Questions, questions. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
Alan Dowds wrote: I'm thinking about getting an MD system for my new car. I need MDLP, but I'm also stuck trying to work out which is better - an MD head unit with a CD changer or a CD head unit with an MD changer? I'm thinking MD head unit because the discs are smaller and more robust for bouncing around in the front of the car. Anyone have any experience? If you need MDLP, then the question is pretty much answered for you. MD head unit and CD changer. As far as I know, there is no such thing as an MDLP MD changer at this time. Shawn - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
Aha! That makes it easier. Thanks mate. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shawn Lin Sent: 07 August 2001 21:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Alan Dowds wrote: I'm thinking about getting an MD system for my new car. I need MDLP, but I'm also stuck trying to work out which is better - an MD head unit with a CD changer or a CD head unit with an MD changer? I'm thinking MD head unit because the discs are smaller and more robust for bouncing around in the front of the car. Anyone have any experience? If you need MDLP, then the question is pretty much answered for you. MD head unit and CD changer. As far as I know, there is no such thing as an MDLP MD changer at this time. Shawn - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
BEGIN QUOTE By this you mean the Sony units interface with CD changers? That's cool. That might be a better thing for me really instead of a hybrid deck. That, and it's probably cheaper in the long run, and more flexible. END QUOTE=== Another way to go is to buy a Sony CD/tuner unit that can work with a UniLink-capable CD changer, then get that fab Sony MDX-65 6-disc MD changer. This small changer can be installed under the front seat or in the glove compartment or centre-console armrest / storage compartment or boot (trunk); and can play 6 MDs. It even makes clever use of the buffer by reducing the amount of dead-air during disc change. In Europe, Pioneer made a rebadged version of this MD changer and it can be integrated with any Pioneer IP-bus head unit (any model with P in the model number). It still offers the same features that the Sony design was known for. If you trawled the MD-L archives, you may see a fair bit of mention of this MD changer, including use of the RM-X69RF controller to interface it with various car stereo systems that are equipped with AUX inputs. As well, SoundLinx, a company who makes aftermarket interface kits for some European OEM car stereos sells interface kits for hooking up this changer to some of these OEM car stereos like the Ford 5000 / 6000 / 7000 RDS series head units used in European Ford cars during the mid-90s. With regards, Simon Mackay - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
Hi Mike, I think all MD head units can control CD changers, at least the Kenwood's ones. If you have place for a changer (MD or CD), then go for it, but remember that Sony is not only manufacturer to have such products available. For sound quality, for example, Kenwood products are better. I mentioned JVC's CD/MD head unit because it is really convenient to have the possibility to insert a CD or a MD directly in the unit rather than to have to go to the boot to remove or insert discs. Francis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Lastucka Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 2:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation By this you mean the Sony units interface with CD changers? That's cool. That might be a better thing for me really instead of a hybrid deck. That, and it's probably cheaper in the long run, and more flexible. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
Just from my own experience. I have an old car with a very old sound system. It doesn't have a CD player, but it can play cassettes. I bought a portable MD-recorder a couple of months ago (a Sony MZ-G750). Very nice little player with FM-radio. Then I got the Sony CPA-9C Car connection pack. With this little investment I can now use my MD-player in the car and even in my boombox in the bedroom which can play cassettes too. There is a disadvantage to using the Cassette Adapter: it is a little bit noisy due to the fact that the adapter runs continuously in the player. BTW, in the Netherlands the Cassette Adapter can be bought seperately from the other gadget for portable MD-players: a power plug for the cigarette lighter. I didn't get one because I thought the power plug was much too expensive. Off-topic: I have had to laught with the discussion about titling. Having grown up in the vinyl and cassette era, I don't bother with titling at all. Writing down the titles on labels is more useful to me. I never look at the player when it's playing anyway. I also own a Sony MD-DX3 combo which reads CD-Text. Very interesting, but I have only one CD with Text anyway. But at least the deck will copy titles to MD. But I don't miss the titles at all. Maybe my standard is too low, but I never heard anyone complain in the pre-CD era that the couldn't see which track was playing with an LP. We just looked at the album cover. iMark - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
Mark Ligtenstein wrote: Just from my own experience. I have an old car with a very old sound system. It doesn't have a CD player, but it can play cassettes. There is a disadvantage to using the Cassette Adapter: it is a little bit noisy due to the fact that the adapter runs continuously in the player. The other disadvantage is the limited specifications of the cassette player itself. BTW, in the Netherlands the Cassette Adapter can be bought seperately from the other gadget for portable MD-players: a power plug for the cigarette lighter. I didn't get one because I thought the power plug was much too expensive. You can do the same in the US. My experience with cassette adapters are they have to be viewed as disposable products. No matter which brand I have bought, none of them have lasted too long. Off-topic: I have had to laught with the discussion about titling. Having grown up in the vinyl and cassette era, I don't bother with titling at all. Writing down the titles on labels is more useful to me. I never look at the player when it's playing anyway. That's interesting. I also grew up in that era and also really couldn't care less about titling. LAS - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I'd considered getting a hybrid unit (MD/CD insertable into the in-dash unit) but it's probably more practical for me to have a CD changer in the car and have the MD insertable into the face. I'm not looking at buying just yet, I need a better car first. :) No sense putting a wicked system into an 87 Mazda 626. But thanks for the input guys. You've given me some good info to go on. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Francis Auquier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:35:45 +0200 Hi Mike, I think all MD head units can control CD changers, at least the Kenwood's ones. If you have place for a changer (MD or CD), then go for it, but remember that Sony is not only manufacturer to have such products available. For sound quality, for example, Kenwood products are better. I mentioned JVC's CD/MD head unit because it is really convenient to have the possibility to insert a CD or a MD directly in the unit rather than to have to go to the boot to remove or insert discs. Francis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Lastucka Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 2:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation By this you mean the Sony units interface with CD changers? That's cool. That might be a better thing for me really instead of a hybrid deck. That, and it's probably cheaper in the long run, and more flexible. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
Mike Lastucka wrote: Getting a bit away from the whole MP3/MD debate, can anyone on the list recommend a car stereo that plays MDs /and/ CDs? If you're in the US, the only one available is the JVC KD-MX3000, and you can't get it new as it's a 1998 model which was discontinued in 1999 or 2000. You can get factory refurbs here though http://www.crazyg.com/ I bought one for my girlfriend, and it's a real nice deck. The LCD is BRIGHT and readable during the day, it's much better than the Sony MDX-C7900 that it replaced. In my car I have a Sony CDX-C90 CD head unit and an MDX-65 MD changer. This setup works great, and the MD's are easy to change as I put the changer in my console armrest. I like the MD changer better as I can switch discs without digging and fumbling around for the disc I want to listen to. I had an MDX-400 4-MD indash changer which I really liked, but it was unreliable and was in the Sony service center more than it was in my car. Shawn - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === there are not many out there, if you wanna spend about 1000 US aiwa has a nice one out, otherewise there are some referb'd JVC's for about 350 these are for the US market, if you live someplace else you should be in a bit more luck, sony has a bunch of MD/CD hybrids in japan. marc On Sat, Aug 04, 2001 at 06:30:38PM +, Mike Lastucka wrote: Getting a bit away from the whole MP3/MD debate, can anyone on the list recommend a car stereo that plays MDs /and/ CDs? --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === If you live in Europe, you can get JVC's KD-MX 2900R: it accepts an MD or a CD in the same slot. Francis Auquier -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Lastucka Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 8:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Getting a bit away from the whole MP3/MD debate, can anyone on the list recommend a car stereo that plays MDs /and/ CDs? --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === By this you mean the Sony units interface with CD changers? That's cool. That might be a better thing for me really instead of a hybrid deck. That, and it's probably cheaper in the long run, and more flexible. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Matt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 16:15:37 -0500 OK, this isn't an all in one unit, but i say look for a last year model of sony's md players and put in a cd changer. i went this route and got a sony 800r which IMO is one of the coolest decks out there (you can record and do all sorts of groovy stuff) but it doesn't do mdlp, but that is of no worry to me. anyway i think jvc has one but i think it is an older model too. good luck. - Original Message - From: Mike Lastucka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 1:30 PM Subject: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Getting a bit away from the whole MP3/MD debate, can anyone on the list recommend a car stereo that plays MDs /and/ CDs? --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Um, well i hope i gave the correct idea. the 800r unit will actually allow you to record music off the radio or if you have a changer record a cd to a md while it's in the changer. it also has a groovy little thing that allows you to set a timer and record a show while your car is off (the face plate doesn't even need to be on for it to do that) but i've not used that function yet. it also has all the editing capabilities and other stuff of a regular mdr. i hope that helps. - Original Message - From: Mike Lastucka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 7:37 PM Subject: Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation === = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === By this you mean the Sony units interface with CD changers? That's cool. That might be a better thing for me really instead of a hybrid deck. That, and it's probably cheaper in the long run, and more flexible. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Matt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 16:15:37 -0500 OK, this isn't an all in one unit, but i say look for a last year model of sony's md players and put in a cd changer. i went this route and got a sony 800r which IMO is one of the coolest decks out there (you can record and do all sorts of groovy stuff) but it doesn't do mdlp, but that is of no worry to me. anyway i think jvc has one but i think it is an older model too. good luck. - Original Message - From: Mike Lastucka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 1:30 PM Subject: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Getting a bit away from the whole MP3/MD debate, can anyone on the list recommend a car stereo that plays MDs /and/ CDs? --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
