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[data_mine]

@ funkdr

You've seen/heard my Pioneer AVH-P7650DVD setup yeah?

The screen also blocks my A/C and some other controls (locks/internal light/trip computer/traction control), but I don't have the screen deployed while driving, so it isn't an issue (plus I have the option of running the video to the factory screen).

[Pulse-R]

From a pure SQ point of view, the 310 has a superior transport to the newer flip-out models, but the hideaway unit is a PITA.
I'm actually looking to get a DVA-9861 and use an external/separate screen. I want Alpine to make a new 'no amp' DVD head unit, that would be nice..

[tefu]

lol just fold the screen while you are driving.... 9/10 when i am driving, I don't watch the screen anyway unless i am stuck in the traffic

[55yenz]

thought dvd units havnt got that much sq? ..=\ ..

[mcmurray]

I'm getting the pioneer AVH-P7950DVD, I'll let you know how that sounds. I'll be playing 24bit source material so it should be awesome. The DACs are external so there would be nothing stopping you from modding it for extremely good SQ. Plus if the screen obstructs aircon controls, just flip it down

[audible]

Pulse-R, on Jan 31 2008, 10:19 AM, said:

From a pure SQ point of view, the 310 has a superior transport to the newer flip-out models, but the hideaway unit is a PITA.
I'm actually looking to get a DVA-9861 and use an external/separate screen. I want Alpine to make a new 'no amp' DVD head unit, that would be nice..

Well, the 9861 does have a menu option to shut down the internal distortion unit. Isn't that the next best thing to having no power IC at all?

[Pulse-R]

audible, on Feb 26 2008, 10:32 PM, said:

Well, the 9861 does have a menu option to shut down the internal distortion unit. Isn't that the next best thing to having no power IC at all?

next best thing, except does the fan run with the power IC turned off? No one seems to be able to tell me yet..
also, with space at a premium I'd rather have a more solid mechanism than 'non-functioning' innards. With the PXA (which is apparently discontinued), only the AiNet and optical outputs are used - all those RCA's are wasted.

I guess you use what suits you best.

[~thematt~]

Wait until Alpine release an upgraded version to the 9861. The 9861 itself is quite possibly the $hittiest head unit ever invented. Revolting thing.

[Pulse-R]

interesting you say that Matt.. perhaps I'll just keep the 7998 for now.

[audible]

Well, I could stick my head under the dash for a look see/listen to see if the fan is running on mine. The Internal distortor was the first thing I switched off when I set mine up.

It's all about marketing Pulse. The alpy 9861 is aimed at post processing dolby 5.1, PXA connection watching dvd movies with a truck load of bling. SQ wise all it has going for it is the 24 bit DA and the fact that it is DvD, for what good that is. I originally bought mine with the intend of burning 8 or so full cd's onto one DvD only to find that it doesn't support it, only 1,000+ 320 kbps mp3's which is a bit useless imho when the unit supports full speed ipod connectivity.
In some ways I wish I bought the R2-D2, but the price I got the 9861 did make it a good buy and it does sound better than my old unit. Still, I could e-bay it and still get the clarion one day in the future.

If alpine upgrade the 9861, all they are going to do is give it s-video out, some more useless menu options, a prettier face and drop the RRP by a couple a hundred.

If anything, Clarion could upgrade the R2-D2 to DvD transport. That would be more likely than alpine improving the 9861

Edited by audible, 28 February 2008 - 04:12 PM.

[ultim8DTM5]

It's possible that I may have a brand new, never used DVA-9965E + PXA-H701 combo for sale shortly...let me know if you are interested.

[funkdr]

Thanks but i have sorted the issue i bought a new car

[Surefire]

funkdr, on Mar 3 2008, 07:05 PM, said:

Thanks but i have sorted the issue i bought a new car

And you know where to find a new HU now too mate

[funkdr]

Surefire, on Mar 4 2008, 07:35 PM, said:

And you know where to find a new HU now too mate

Ull have a call soon