Alpine HU Trade-In @ Good Guys

[mdma 10+ year member]

I bought an Alpine CDA-9815 from Good Guys with a warranty valid until 2009. It's officially broken as of today.

Called Good Guys, and they won't have a installer until next week. They said I can send in the item for service (under warranty), but it will take a few weeks (4-6). Also, they won't give me a temporary unit unless they have something open box.

My other option is to replace it for a NEW item of comparable quality. He will credit me my original purchase price of the unit, but in doing so I loose the 5-year warranty. Should I give up my warranty for a new unit or should I send my 9815 in for service? If I get a new unit, which Alpine model should I ask for?

The CDA-9835 seems to be closest (V-Drive, two line color display), but it is priced $100 higher than the 9815 was. Also the CDA-9855 has got a cool screen and is priced the same, but doesn't have the v-drive (I'll use separate amps so it's a mute point) and it uses a weird "GlideTouch" bar. What do you think?

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=CDA-9815&p_category=10&p_subcategory=20&p_main=10

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=CDA-9835&p_category=10&p_subcategory=20&p_main=10

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=CDA-9855&p_category=10&p_subcategory=20&p_main=10

Also, I checked out their website and they don't have any Alpine units. Do they still carry Alpine units? If not, what Pioneer unit should I get?

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[unrealii 10+ year member]

What?...I sent my amp in at good guys under their warranty and they refused to give me money. Its still in the shop, so I was forced to buy a new one because I can't live without radio. Was your head unit under $200?

 

[mdma 10+ year member]

No, it was $350. Goto Good Guys and ask to speak with the manager. Bring all paperwork and he should take care of you.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

DO NOT, i repeat...DO NOT settle for the 9855.

They both ****...
Hate to say it, but Alpine went downhill this year. Their new units have a rediculous 10% failure rate, the now longer have v-drive internals, the glide-touch is gay/sucks balls, and the only unit with 4v pre-outs is the 55 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

That's why last years 9835's went from selling around $300 shipped or less...to well over $400 on ebay. Hardcore audio enthusiasts now this year's line-up is mediocre at best //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

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[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

DO NOT, i repeat...DO NOT settle for the 9855.


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Thoughts on the 9831, Noah?

 

[Slaugh 10+ year member]

get the 9835... stronger pre-outs

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

That glidebar thing - what a gimmick. Pfeh.

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

other then the unit itself being fancy display the 9815 is the same to the 9835 both have excellent SQ both are still expensive as can be too. so it is up too to u. i have the 9815 and the 9831 and i like my 9815 alot more.

 

[Slaugh 10+ year member]

other then the unit itself being fancy display the 9815 is the same to the 9835 both have excellent SQ both are still expensive as can be too. so it is up too to u. i have the 9815 and the 9831 and i like my 9815 alot more.

dude do you suffer from the ubber weak 9815 pre-outs? coz i do and wow it SUCKS

where are your amplifier gains on it?

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Thoughts on the 9831, Noah?

Good unit, Alpine's 2005 line-up was great.

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[JLCivic 10+ year member]

other then the unit itself being fancy display the 9815 is the same to the 9835 both have excellent SQ both are still expensive as can be too. so it is up too to u. i have the 9815 and the 9831 and i like my 9815 alot more.

There are plenty of alpine users who would disagree that the display is the only difference between the 9815 and 9835. I remember one guy who had a 9815(pre outs were gutless, to say the least...that complaint was seen all over the forums) who went to the 9835. He tested the pre outs and they were definitely better(by better, he meant they actually put out rated voltage).

If I had to buy an alpine from the past 3 years, I would get a 9835(other than the F#1 status, of course).

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

i dont seem to mind my 9855 at all...

 

[9512ds 5,000+ posts]

i havent had a single problem with my 9855 and i would say its one of the dreaded first batch because i preordered it

 

[AVSTANG02]

Sooo much BULLSHIT in this thread.

Guys get sum ****in facts first.

U'll be fine with 2v preouts. Unless the gains on yer amp start at 2v

I have access to alpine refurbs. The amount of refurbs availble do not comply with anything that was said in this thread...

****in blows my mind how people just talk straight shit misleading people into buying or not buying something.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Sooo much BULLSHIT in this thread.
Guys get sum ****in facts first.

U'll be fine with 2v preouts. Unless the gains on yer amp start at 2v

I have access to alpine refurbs. The amount of refurbs availble do not comply with anything that was said in this thread...

****in blows my mind how people just talk straight shit misleading people into buying or not buying something.

eat it...then go cry

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