Headunit for SQ system.

[groggy23 10+ year member]

So I'm considering retiring my x889 in search for a new SQ HU. I would like something comparable with the following: 24-bit burr brown(or better), at least 4v preouts, aux input, the usual CD mp3/aac/wma etc.. all that goodness, full Ipod integration capability, time alignment. Optional but not necessary: USB, ability to go active. This HU will be matched with an Arc amp and DLS UR36i components. I am looking for a 2007 model if possible.

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[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Pioneer 880...

How much are you looking to spend?

 

[groggy23 10+ year member]

300ish or more if needed. That is my first choice so far. Only thing that worries me is the pre-outs blowing issues that people have.

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Only a few people have had that issue... I have seen more people have problems with Alpine Decks not ejecting CDs.

And if you get one from a decent source they carry a 2 year warranty from Pioneer anyway...

 

[groggy23 10+ year member]

K, its a good possibility that I may go for that deck. Just looking for some alternatives.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Only a few people have had that issue...

There's also the hellacious "Pioneer whine" issue with them //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

If you're confining yourself to 2007 models, there's really no question...either a Pio P9 combo or an Alpine 9860 with the C701/H701.

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

There's also the hellacious "Pioneer whine" issue with them //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
If you're confining yourself to 2007 models, there's really no question...either a Pio P9 combo or an Alpine 9860 with the C701/H701.

Budget breaker //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/nono.gif.eca61d170185779e0921b0faa9704973.gif

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Falls under the "more if needed" clause //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Everybody needs a 1/6th octave per channel EQ and fiber optic signal transfer //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[groggy23 10+ year member]

lol, I'm staying away from 07 Alpines..

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

There's also the hellacious "Pioneer whine" issue with them //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
If you're confining yourself to 2007 models, there's really no question...either a Pio P9 combo or an Alpine 9860 with the C701/H701.

Gu hu huh uh uhu roundinng......

Wang's didn't have that problem, but then again I know what a Ground is...

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

lol, I'm staying away from 07 Alpines..

That is a fantastic idea... Boo new Alpine....

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Gu hu huh uh uhu roundinng......
Wang's didn't have that problem, but then again I know what a Ground is...

Happened to a good friend of mine and someone well respected on the forum, go tell him that his grounds weren't up to par //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/blackeye.gif.66a1670f5aaf7f406e783a63e3387dc5.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fro.gif.c695f1f814b01c4ad99fe7f8cccadd29.gif

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

lol, I'm staying away from 07 Alpines..

I'll agree with you when it comes to the lower end models, but don't discount the entire brand just yet //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[groggy23 10+ year member]

I came from Alpines as my 1st headunits, so defenitely not putting them down at all. Just the newer models are weak compared to other models with more features. Just me feel for it.

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Happened to a good friend of mine and someone well respected on the forum, go tell him that his grounds weren't up to par //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/blackeye.gif.66a1670f5aaf7f406e783a63e3387dc5.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fro.gif.c695f1f814b01c4ad99fe7f8cccadd29.gif

There are always ways to fix that problem. And yea I guess that can be an issue, but my experience with that headunit has been nothing but good. Oh well...