---------------------------------------------------------- XDP4000X-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 01/24/04: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:31 PM - Excellent C90s on EBay! (Matt Dralle) 2. 03:37 PM - Moving on... (Brody Z) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:31:33 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: XDP4000X-List: Excellent C90s on EBay! --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Hey guys, There's a great C90 on EBay right now. Looks like its in perfect condition according to the Pics and write up. Its currently at $202 which is a great price. If I were in the market, I'd snap this baby up... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073634818&category=39763 Here's another one that looks like it may actually be brand new. A little on the pricey side at $405 currently, but still if its new, not a bad deal... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3072411029&category=39763 And finally, here's one more that looks to be in awesome condition. It tips the scale at $459 currently, but if you want a C90 you have to have a C90! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073355979&category=39763 I'm amazed at how many excellent C90's there are available. Pretty cool. Have fun. Matt Dralle Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:37:30 PM PST US From: "Brody Z" Subject: XDP4000X-List: Moving on... --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Brody Z" Well guys, I've had my C90/4000X combo for a few years now. It's brought me a lot of enjoyment but I really want to try an active setup on my crossovers and I don't feel like adding more junk in the trunk, so I'm thinking about dumping my combo. I also grow tired of struggling to read the C90 display in the daytime. Third, my CD transport slips and I have to assist my CDs into and out of the unit. I think this can be fixed by simply taking it apart and cleaning the contacts though. Anyway... I don't know if any of you guys keep up with the market, but here are my decided substitues: Clarion VRX935VD + Alpine PXA-H700 Alpine DVA-7996 + Alpine PXA-H700 Clarion DRZ9255 Basically the 7996 and the 935VD do the same thing but the clarion has a screen built in where I'd have to buy one for the Alpine. Then again since I'll be buying unauthorized over the internet, I don't know how safe it is buying an in-dash tv unit where so many things can easily go wrong (moreso than a regular headunit I think), but it's cheaper going the all-in-one route than buying a tv separate for the 7996. I am adding my PS2 so I will need a tv in some way shape or form in the final install. The new 9255 does everything all in one, cd player and processor. Killer unit. However I question the kind of sound quality I'll get out of the unit. Thing is, I've never heard any in-dash cd player that had the same beautiful, full, spacious sound that the 4000X has. I've a/b compared the 4000X with the c90 as many of you may have and you can tell the difference quite easily. I have faith in the H700, especially after learning that it has the same output and DACs that the H900 has, just less features. I do not have faith in the in-dash all-in-one 9255 though. I'd love to own it though because man would it make installation a whole lot easier. Anyone have any thoughts, opinions, or better ideas? I'm going to try to make the best decision I possibly can and I AM on a budget here, so don't even suggest something like the IVA D900. :P -Brody Z. Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here.