Audio and Electronics Discuss in-car entertainment systems, audio and video systems, car alarms and other electronics topics.

McIntosh Audio

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2001 | 06:24 PM
  #1  
Alexis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 98
Does anyone know where we can buy the double din McIntosh receiver that is in the new Subaru VDC Wagon? That would make a nice upgrade for the max.

http://www.subaru.com/vdc/subaruvdclg.html
click on option #4

I am hoping that since these units are being made in volume for Subaru, we can find a good price on them.
Old May 14, 2001 | 07:42 PM
  #2  
Whitemax's Avatar
Disco Biscuit
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,790
www.theautophile.com would be the first place I looked. But we might not be able to use them, since they may (probably) proprietary to the Subaru.
Old May 15, 2001 | 01:11 PM
  #3  
Alexis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 98
Originally posted by Whitemax
www.theautophile.com would be the first place I looked. But we might not be able to use them, since they may (probably) proprietary to the Subaru.
I checked them out, but they didn't have the double din unit. The McIntosh single din CD receiver retails for $1200. I am sure that Subaru isn't paying that much for their unit, I was hoping that with a few wiring mods that we could get the McIntosh to fit, and that we could get the unit at a reasonable price.

Thanks for the help though.
Old May 15, 2001 | 06:39 PM
  #4  
Whitemax's Avatar
Disco Biscuit
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,790
I know what you mean. Problem is, if you were to buy it from Subaru, I'd bet it would cost a fortune, kinda like our BOSE stuff. Now on the other hand, if you have good inside contacts at Subaru that can get it cheaper, then please let me know
Old May 16, 2001 | 08:11 AM
  #5  
PrinzII's Avatar
OG and counting...
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 12,839
I could be wrong but.......

One thing I heard about the McIntosh (or Rockford Fosgate) head units was that they were made by Clarion. I am wondering if this is still true.
Old May 16, 2001 | 02:14 PM
  #6  
kingston's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 385
That is true, clarion does make those units
Old May 19, 2001 | 10:29 PM
  #7  
SWEETSOUND2001's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,860
If you want a really nice classy looking head units..I would recommend you start looking at Nakamichi...Plus the fact that i'm selling a 6 disc nakamichi in dash changer helps a little bit too
Old May 21, 2001 | 06:05 PM
  #8  
Alexis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 98
Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
If you want a really nice classy looking head units..I would recommend you start looking at Nakamichi...Plus the fact that i'm selling a 6 disc nakamichi in dash changer helps a little bit too
Yeah, I have a Nak in my other car, just a regular cd receiver though. Is the 6 disc in dash a double din unit?
Old May 21, 2001 | 08:20 PM
  #9  
SWEETSOUND2001's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,860
Originally posted by Alexis


Yeah, I have a Nak in my other car, just a regular cd receiver though. Is the 6 disc in dash a double din unit?
The 6 disc is an add on changer. Which means you need a capable nakamichi cd or tape receiver to control it. If you are interested, it's on auction on ebay under user "sweetsound2001@hotmail.com"
Good luck
Old May 21, 2001 | 08:25 PM
  #10  
jmax
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I think Hyundai make the RF headunits! A friend who works at Crutchfield told me that about 6 - 10 months ago.
Old May 21, 2001 | 10:02 PM
  #11  
maxima561's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 307
i thought rockford always has claimed of making all their own stuff in the us by their own company??
Old May 22, 2001 | 07:17 AM
  #12  
jmax
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
"i thought rockford always has claimed of making all their own stuff in the us by their own company??"
. . . Exactly how many companies don't claim to make the equipment with their names painted all over the sides?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Robert Schneeweis
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
31
Jan 11, 2017 06:47 PM
Fbana41
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
3
Aug 29, 2016 12:18 PM
Excalibur23
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
5
Oct 13, 2015 04:33 PM
BrandonCause
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
1
Sep 20, 2015 10:20 PM
popdedop
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
6
Sep 11, 2015 11:17 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:41 PM.