Anything comparable to the DEX-P9?

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

If the 9860/1 cannot switch between non Ai-net devices and itself, how would you select the input you want? Is there a way to switch between the "Head Unit" "DVD changer" and "CD changer" Toshlink inputs on the H701 using a 9860/1?

You can't; unless they are Ai-net devices.

I'm not sure off hand whether or not Alpine has any add-ons that allow you to interface non Ai-net devices with the system. Never had the need, so I've never bothered to look into it.

But wait, does the 9860 or 9861 even have a toshlink input?

No.

 

[Igno 10+ year member]

Yeah, read the manual first. I donno what model you have but I do know Clarion makes some models with up to 4 way crossovers with decent slope and frequency options. If I had one of those clarions, I wouldn't think it necessary to spend double as much just to get a little extra flexability.

it has a little not near as much as the eclipse, its not what I would call a clarion sq unit, Max675 thier only flat panel thats not a flip out this year

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

o, alright well then good luck with you system Igno

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

Ugh, I guess I'll have to call Alpine america tomorrow for a second time.......

 

[Babs 10+ year member]

it has a little not near as much as the eclipse, its not what I would call a clarion sq unit, Max675 thier only flat panel thats not a flip out this year

Hey there's clarions "version" of an external processor.. The DVH940N.. Does have a HP/LP crossover and time alignment.. May not be the level of the H701, but might be a solution with your clarion head unit. ?? A thought. I have no idea how good it is.

 

[Igno 10+ year member]

I have been looking at it, I might just use the Arc SE crossovers or get memphis X03, wait it out for somthing new, looked at the PPI730 I think?

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

Just called Alpine USA. The service rep said that this problem cannot be handled in the digital relm, but you can get an input adaptor for the H701 and it can be done in the analog relm. That of course, means you must handle the digital to analog conversion elsewhere. With that PC, that probably means buying a good sound card and making a larger enclosure.

The P9 is again, a more versatile unit. As of right now my two options are:

Used Alpine DVD HU (probably a 9860/1)->Creative EM-U0404 sound card for digital analog conversion->H701

Or:

Pioneer DEX/DEQ P9 combo (prefered as it seems to be able to handle everything I need although, I am going to call pioneer about this)

Whichever comes cheaper.

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

I'm glad I called pioneer. In order to use a no Pioneer source, you must connect that source to the DEQ-P9's AUX inputs. Those inputs are analog. The DEX then converts it to digital, passes it to the DEX, which processes it, converts it back to analog and then sends it to the amps.

Thats a hell of a lot of conversion going on. D->A, then A->D then D->A again. The Alpine system might be a better bet.

 

[Igno 10+ year member]

MS-8 out in the fall

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

Who makes it?

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

NVM, found it myself. The features look interesting, and the price looks right. I'll have to do more research.

 

[Igno 10+ year member]

some guy is competing with it and doing well according to a post I ran across

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

Yeah, I read a whole write up and a 19 page thread about it on some forum wiht a JBL insider. Its a VERY powerful unit and can do everything I want, plus some nice trichery with quazi-auto EQ and nice Logic 7 DSP that is VERY useful for multi-chanel audio in-car (something I'm not interested in).

I also peaked at the Alpine-H650 which is not nearly as powerful as the JBL unit (as price woudl suggest) but I have yet to determine if it will do what I want. I have to reasearch that also. I don't need Logic 7 whatsoever as I won't ever impliment multichannel audio in my car.

 

[Igno 10+ year member]

agreed not interested in multichannel, but probaly any future units I think will have it?

 

[JonJT 10+ year member]

Yeah, future units will all probably support it but I just won't use it. The MS-8 can and will work very well for a 3 way front stage with subs.