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(Message started by: mondeoman on Jan 22^nd, 2010, 9:11pm)

Title: Alternative radio for Scorpio
Post by mondeoman on Jan 22^nd, 2010, 9:11pm

I've got a Ultima with a 7000 series stereo with CD changer in the boot. I've seen a few 6000 series units which look a similar size and claim to be CD changer compatible on ebay. Will these fit straight into a scorpio and work with messing without messing with new leads etc?

Since it's got a CD instead of a tape, how does that work if you also have a changer in the boot? Any sound difference? Should I be better getting a 7000 replacement?

Cheers

Title: Re: Alternative radio for Scorpio
Post by Highlander on Jan 22^nd, 2010, 9:26pm

Yep it works with the changer fine, handy for changing the CD in the front

Title: Re: Alternative radio for Scorpio
Post by Chieftain on Jan 24^th, 2010, 6:34pm

Personally I picked 5000 unit works a treat and to me the sound it fine, others I know will disagree. Managed to get one with the wood trim that matches the rest. So pleased I even put one in the good halfs escort as her 7000 had the dreade blank screen

I think it is very much "horses for course" on this subject.

Title: Re: Alternative radio for Scorpio
Post by Tons_of_fun on Jan 25^th, 2010, 4:27pm

Im the same as Chieftain. Aquired a wood faced 5000 & had no problems since :)

Title: Re: Alternative radio for Scorpio
Post by mondeoman on Jan 26^th, 2010, 7:30pm

I take it they did not do a 7000 series in wood?
Is the 6000 series Changer compatible model as good with the sound as the 7000?

Title: Re: Alternative radio for Scorpio
Post by Tons_of_fun on Jan 26^th, 2010, 8:04pm

Hi Simon. There is very little, if any difference in sound quality between the 6 & 7000 series head units ( both have built in amps ). Yes they did do the 7000 with a wood finish, but they are quite rare & dont come up too often. When they do appear they fetch good money :-/. Still have the poor display problem though !!!