Becker CD220 is killing me

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by karlc42

I'm looking at a Nakamichi CD500 or something to replace it in the Spring.

Why the 500??? The 300 sounds the same with a 24 bit DAC and is $300 less!
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=760

[karlc42]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Why the 500??? The 300 sounds the same with a 24 bit DAC and is $300 less!
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=760

blinkwatt -

You're right. The 300 would looks to be the better buy. I zeroed-in on the 500 mainly for the aux input but as long as the unit plays MP3's via CD-RW, I'm all set.

Actually I'm going to the try the aux input cable from EPIQ on the CDR220. I followed MNBoxster's advice and sure enough, the unit seems to be behaving much better. I'll try for the speaker upgrade first and give the Becker a second chance.

Thanks guys.

[KevinH1990]

Try this method for integrating your iPod: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=5190

Here are the instructions for adding rear speakers:
http://www.pelicanparts.com//techarticles/box_rear_speakers/box_rear_speakers.htm

I used the PNP kit rather than the OEM Porsche kit. You can find it on eBay or PM me for Harvey's e-mail address.

Together these to modifications increased my satisfaction (or rather decreased my dissatisfaction) with the Becker unit to the point that I don't feel a burning desire to replace it.

If you eventually buy a Nakamichi unit, the rear speakers and any other speaker upgrades you make won't be wasted.