Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Audio Nakamichi general, CD-45z specific

Getting ready to plunk down some cash on a new HU. Had narrowed it down to the Pioneer DEH-P7300 but then saw one close up. The plastic face turned me off. I like all the technical goodies but on reviewing the manual am wondering if I will ever use them and, if so, if I'll have to take out the manual each time to figure out how to use them.

I want: great SQ, reliable (have any of you that have used had problems with Nakamichi?), a quality "feel" (the Nakamichi looks quality), and features that are important in terms of enhancing sound quality.

How is the CD-45z perform on CD-Rs?

All input appreciated, especially from Nakamichi owners.

I can't comment on the CD-Rs other than I have heard some people express some dissappointment when using certain media. The quality is excellent, the ergonomics are good, aesthetics are very clean, and the sound is great. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

I have the MB-75 in-dash 6 disc changer. I researched to 2 or 3 monthes and with a few people and audio shows. When I'm on the highway i'm going 80 to 90 and only the burns skip, the regular CDs don not. And that's only and really bad roads, I mean I'm trying NOT to change lanes. One thing do NOT buy a deck with the amber display. They are the hardest to get a hold of, to buy or for warranty. If an Autherized dealer installs the deck, the Warranty is 3 years, not one year.
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I have the 40-z, got it out of a display for half price. I've only had one issue and it's really minor. Somtimes perfectly clean CD's will start to skip about 7-10 seconds into the first track, right after loading. If I eject it, turn the cd a little and reinsert it works fine everytime. A little weird, but I'll live with it for the price I got on it!

Other than that it's exctly what I wanted and sounds great. The only thing I want is to be able to turn off the AUX input option since I don't have anything hooked to it. My wife's Blau has that option and it's really nice (but I'm just being picky here).

I've got the 45z. Bought it after reading comments and hearing bigwalton's 40z. I have been very happy with it. I can now hear parts of of songs that I never knew existed before. Aesthecially, its basic looking (which I like, it doesn't attract thieves), and looks like it belongs there.

As for for the CD-R's, dnewma04 is correct, the cheaper CD-R's don't seem to play, but all others I've had no problems with. Just don't buy the cheap 100 pack no-name stuff and you'll be fine.