WTB: High End Headunits: Mcintosh MX5000, DRZ9255, Pioneer ODR, Alpine 7990

**bikinpunk** · 08-18-2012

I want to get my hands on a few of the better known high end headunits to do some testing with.

I'm looking specifically for the following (but not limited to):

Mcintosh MX5000 Headunit (and the MPM4000 would be cool just to go with it)
Pioneer P90ii or P90iii
Alpine CDA-7990
Clarion DRZ9255
Pioneer P99 (I tested this before but wouldn't mind getting a chance to do some different testing again)

I prefer the US version of these decks where possible just to keep things on an even keel.

If you have any of these, shoot me a PM or email me at
hardisj @ gmail.com

I've got a few things on my list outside of headunits that I've wanted to play with so I may not be looking for what you have to offer, but feel free to toss other ideas out there as well.

TIA,
Erin

**MACS** · 08-19-2012

Would be my first choice

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**DAT** · 08-19-2012

I'll talk to my friend, he might let his MX5000 go...

**therichinc** · 08-19-2012

I have a P9 for sale ..... $400 shipped....I know its not on the list but it is a higher end headunit haha...

**bikinpunk** · 08-19-2012

Guys, I understand what I'm asking for. The reason is to gather some data and also to evaluate them on a subjective aesthetic point of view. A "whole package" takeaway.

If you have an item I'm looking for, let me know. Otherwise, let's try to keep this particular thread clean.

Thanks, guys.

matdotcom2000 · 08-19-2012

I have a CDA-7990 but its the jdm version let me know. I may be able to get you a great offer on it

**thehatedguy** · 08-19-2012

I have a deck forsale that is pretty high end.

Salad Fingers · 08-19-2012

So... P9 combo is of interest or...

bertholomey · 08-19-2012

WTB = Want To Buy or Want To Borrow? (borrow of course would indicate that you would use it for the testing and ship it back). I know someone who has the F1 and DRZ. jason's Denon would be a good one to have on the list for sure.

**bikinpunk** · 08-19-2012

Jason, it's a Want to Buy.

I didn't figure folks would be willing to let me borrow any of these, but I actually had a guy offer up his mcintosh mx5000 for the test so I figured I'd start a separate thread asking if anyone has anything they'd be willing to loan out for the test.
High end headunit shootout... this time with data. Looking for headunits.

Z-Roc · 08-19-2012

you know mx5000 only come in jdm version only

Salad Fingers · 08-19-2012

I guess ignore means no.

**bikinpunk** · 08-19-2012

sorry, man. didn't see that.

I've actually got a p9 locally I can use. but i appreciate it!

**Got-Four-Eights** · 08-19-2012

FS: Clarion DRZ-9255 in Excellent Condition

Salad Fingers · 08-19-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

sorry, man. didn't see that.

I've actually got a p9 locally I can use. but i appreciate it!

Cool dude!

**bikinpunk** · 08-20-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got-Four-Eights

FS: Clarion DRZ-9255 in Excellent Condition

Thanks.

**Got-Four-Eights** · 08-20-2012

I think that first one sold.. here is another..

SQ reference goodies (collectible as well)

Yuck. · 08-20-2012

You can borrow your Pio 800PRS back that you sold me last year, lol. It's just sitting in the box collecting dust since I picked up a P99, can't bring myself to sell it. I'd be curious to see how a head unit at this price point stacks up to these alleged "big dawgs". Can't have my P99 tho

EDIT: if you can find one of those new 80ps or whatever pioneer head units that everyone has been getting and have it go head to head against it's predecessor, that would be nifty too

BigRed · 08-20-2012

Erin. What kind of testing are u looking to do? A huge test was done with most of these decks by Jorge (doitor) a few years back. If u do a search I'm sure you'll find it. Also Japan versions would have no effect on testing unless you are testing fm variations from deck to deck

BigRed · 08-20-2012

Never mind. Just saw your other thread

**AcuraTLSQ** · 08-20-2012

I have a spare Acura TL head unit you can test. Might be surprised.............

Uncle Sam · 08-20-2012

Hey dude,

If you're interested, I have the following:

Denon DCT-Z1
Denon DCT-1 (black)
McIntosh MX4000/MDA4000
Sound Monitor CDT-400x

I am based in South Africa, but I've dealt with a couple of guys here and on eBay before, so let me know if you'd need references.

**bikinpunk** · 08-22-2012

Kirk, that might be kind of cool to see. If nothing else, we can test it just for your info.

Uncle Sam, thanks for the addition. Those are sweet decks and I may get back to you on them.

I've actually started a thread in the general section kind of outlining what I want to do and the purpose. I'm asking for "loaner" decks for the purpose of testing because I've realized that trying to buy all of these is going to cost me a lot of money in the end, even if I am turning around and re-selling them.

Here's a link:
High end headunit shootout... this time with data. Looking for headunits.

And with that, I'm going to close this thread for the time being. Hopefully some folks here can help me/the community out with some loaners but if not, I'll revisit purchasing the ones I need as I near the end of the test.

Thanks, guys!