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High quality, but missing the point |
April 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Christopher
from Southern Arizona
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The quality construction of this item and the mp3 compatibilty are great features, however, per Crutchfield's hands on review:
"This unit does not support the ALL M.I.X. function (random play of all discs). Even though the ALL M.I.X. function is one that Ai-Net controllers can typically access, it is not available when using this changer. "
This is a severe fuctional liability. Without an all cd random play, this changer is nothing more than an auxillary storage device. If you don't have a problem manually changing your own CD's while driving, you are not gaining any additional playing features beyond those already in the head unit.
I love Alpine products, their quality is second to none, but I think they really missed the point on this one.
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A worthy addition to Ai-NET-ready Alpine head unit |
February 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Dr. Claw
from Parts Unknown, OH
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Paired with an Alpine CDA-9883 head unit, this changer does the job and more. Many users nowadays are foregoing a dedicated CD changer for digital media controllers like the iPod, but for those who are holding on to their hard copies and wish to use them on the road without changing disks in the front end, look no further. Since I came from Sony's EXCELLENT CDX-757MX 10-CD changer (not the RF adapted version, the one for Sony Unilink head units), my only wish is that this changer had more music to store. However, so far, this changer seems to match Sony's unit for quality. Incredibly expensive in comparison to other changers, but if you have an Alpine set-up already, this is worth the money.
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AWESOME Product! |
August 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer:
Jen
from PA
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I recently ordered the Alpine CHA-S634 for my Alpine Stereo. I am amazed with the sound clarity of this product. The CD magazine is very easy to load. The changer is easy to install and once it's connected, it loads fast and plays smooth. No skips or jumps in the disc play at all! Great CD Changer! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an add on to their Alpine equipment!
I love Alpine products. The sound quality is unremarkable! Love it, Love it!!
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Fantastic - Worth the money |
June 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer:
JAS
from Felton, DE
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I am using this with an Alpine CDA-9835 head unit.
Sound quality is amazing. Loading the magazine is very easy and does not appear to scratch discs as some changers do over time. I have not tried to play mp3s as of yet.
Overall, I think this is a great changer and I would highly recommend it.
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great for adding to factory system, not great on A |
July 21, 2005 |
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bart
from New York, NY
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I wanted to upgrade my Alpine CDA9813 to hold even more music - 6 MP3 filled discs. However, I was quite disappointed with the slow controls and slow update of Title/artist info on the display. The jog dial browsing feature becomes almost unusable.
If you are trying to add MP3 / CDchanging features to an existing factory or aftermarket system - go for it! However if you already have an MP3 capable head unit, even an Alpine which you would THINK works great with this unit... just put up with changing cd's once in a while.
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