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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 01:12 PM
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OK, let me start off by saying that I am aware that there is better, newer, prettier equipment out there however this is a unique opportunity.


My son was going through some boxes from a couple years ago and discovered a barely used Alpine CDA-9885 head unit that he had no use for so he gave it to me.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-07cDlEV...-CDA-9885.html


Question is, anyone have any opinions, info, good or bad on this unit? I'm planning on putting it in with the metra kit and ASWC-1 controls.


There is an external Bluetooth unit that can be had that I would like to get if it is still available.


Thanks Gurus-o-Tunos!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sturgis67
OK, let me start off by saying that I am aware that there is better, newer, prettier equipment out there however this is a unique opportunity.


My son was going through some boxes from a couple years ago and discovered a barely used Alpine CDA-9885 head unit that he had no use for so he gave it to me.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-07cDlEV...-CDA-9885.html


Question is, anyone have any opinions, info, good or bad on this unit? I'm planning on putting it in with the metra kit and ASWC-1 controls.


There is an external Bluetooth unit that can be had that I would like to get if it is still available.


Thanks Gurus-o-Tunos!
It's got a 4V pre out!! Go for it bro!! Those Alpines last forever!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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owners manual says to activate the Bluetooth I need this.
Alpine Kce-300bt Bluetooth Add On Adapter Interface Module
But no one has one anymore, and if they did its $149. Kinda defeats the purpose. any ideas on a cheaper Bluetooth adapter I could wire to 12v and control with the head unit?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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JL Mbtrx. You have an aux input so yiu can use about anything just can't control from head unit like the Alpine version would allow.
 
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Then I let the Alpine play, bumpin new **** by nwa
 
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