moxnix,
The first choice on your list should indeed be your first choice: Nakamichi CD-45Z.
Though I have "only" the 40Z, the 45Z was what I really wanted but the dealer did not have them available at the time.
However, I am absolutely thrilled with its performance & the 45Z should only be better as it is essentially the same unit, albeit with a 20-bit D/A converter vs. the 1-bit in the 40Z.
In fact, I am awaiting to see what Nakamichi introduces in January for 2001. If indeed they replace the 45Z with an updated unit I will upgrade my system with that model. If not, then a 45Z will ultimately grace the dashboard of my SVT next year.
IMHO you simply cannot go wrong with Nakamichi.
1999 SVT Contour, #2140 of 2760, Tropic Green - Medium Prairie Tan
Koni Sport struts; TSW Blade wheels; Nakamichi, a/d/s/, Boston Acoustics, Infinity I.C.E.
1989 Saleen Mustang, #89-0408, too many mods to list here
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