What stereo unit to use in S2

[scott lidgett]

I have a very nice S2 (Karl's Kingfisher coupe, 94). The Blaupunkt CD unit doesn't work properly.

I want a nice unit that looks simple and appropriate. Plain Black, White and Blue only (preferably with Orange/Red backlighting). Most moden systems are pig ugly and way better suited to some Jap thing.

I would ideally like to play CDs with MP3s or be able to interface to an iPod.

ANy suggestions and is anyone selling anthing,

Cheers

Scott

[BRY]

I have this one, Sony off the EBay, as it matches my boost gauge and vice-versa.

[MidnightBlueS2]

I'm a bit partial to Alpine I have to say...

[GlynRS2]

I have got a Becker Mexico Pro, which plays MP3s on the CD. It is available in a variety of illumination colours - obviously I have a red one. They also do a slightly lower spec model called Monza that is also available with a red display.
Have a look HERE
They usually do the best price.
The latest version of the Mexico Pro is Ipod ready, in that you have to get an adapter similar to the Dension Ice Plus system which costs about £100.
Alternatively you can buy one of THESE
and one of THESE
and using the aux in setting on the headunit get your ipod attched for under £20. The only difference being you have to use the controls on the ipod rather than the headunit to select your playlist.

[DJ-ROY]

Maybe this one ,? It is a BECKER with navigation and cd. o sorry but mine is not for sale}.

[Fat Audi 80]

I have a kenwood mask that matches the Audi interior almost pertectly....

[Fat Audi 80]

And Night

[rtg0616]

I've got a Nakamichi CD400, the sq is superb and its very highly rated on ICE forums. Plus it doesnt have cheapo graphics and the illumination is switchable between green/orange combinations to match your dash!! You can get the CD300 OR CD500 (Cant remember which) that is mp3 compatible. Check out the bay, there are usually a couple on there.

Roy.

[A80Avant]

im a Becker fan myself.
I have the Becker mexico pro,with mp3 availability.Since it has an aux port i can connect whichever external pod i like,but since the new ones are ipod ready,then it is even better.
I dont really need any external source for now!

[jubjub]

I have a Becker nav head unit too. The nav works really well, the red illumination goes with the rest of the lights, and it does not look too fussy or ugly......

[Alistair C]

Well I'm still using an 11 year old alpine the 7939.

I reckon it suits the rest of the interior better than any other modern design - with the possible exception of the beckers.

Oh, and with the right expansion pack - I can even get my Ipod sounds to come through via the ai-net!

and at night , it looks like a Christmas tree :mischeif: (sorry!)

[4WheelDrifter]

7939R?

[Alistair C]

7939R?

Thats the one - great unit..... and can be found on ebay for £60 upwards!
I don't see any need to update yet - especially when I'm driving a 14 year old car!

[BRY]

7939R?

[Fat Audi 80]

and at night , it looks like a Christmas tree (sorry!)

And that is with all the graphics turned off. At least my passenger is not going to knee cap themselves on the volume buttons....