Alpine 7893

[Scarrell]

just wondering what you guys think about my friends cd player.

Features:

3 Pre-Outs

3 Stage Swing Face Mechanism
Detachable Face
240 Watt V-Drive Hybrid Amplifier (V-Drive 60 W x 4)

Bass Engine Plus

Media Xpander

4-Channel Digital Time Correction

3-Position 12dB/Octave Crossover

Subwoofer Level Control with Phase Selector
Bass Center Frequency and Width Control

Treble Center Frequency Control
XM Satellite Radio Ready

CD-R/RW Playback
Versatile-Link Ready

MaxTune SQ Tuner
Regulated 1Bit DAC

4 Volt Subwoofer Pre-Out.

this is a friends cd player, she will be adding a Tempest in a 4^3cf box tuned to 28hz powered by a RF 3001 for now, til she gets the JBL 600.1. then she will be adding some component sets. amp to be used probably a JBL 4 channel amp. not looking to spend maybe $200 on the component set(6 1/2") looking for good front stage for now. some CDT C61's( i think ) look good. opinions are more than welcome. this will all be in a 94 Celica.

[Dustin from Huntsville]

Sounds like it will be pretty nice. I prefer head units without an internal amplifier, but that Alpine sounds like it will suit your friends needs fine. Going with the CDT components later on should compliment the system quite well.

[Ryan from Ohio]

Alpine with 4 Volt Pre outs! You just cant go wrong...

[6three6mafia6]

very clean HU, that thing pushes about 30 rms , thats more than most regular HU's, thing even requires a wiring kit, but you wont be using it so.

[jonnyb]

i agree on the CD CL61's. very good stuff

[diceman1000]

the 7893 is junk,i owned one,it will only play certain cdr's,it will skip with the slightest scratch on the disc,and the "4 volt" sub out MIGHT be 4 volt turned all the way up,and at max volume,i say this because i had to damn near max out the gain on every amp that i ysed with mine to get decent sound out of my subs.i.e.:mtx 6500d,mtx 801d,profile msx 400,crossfire bmf 600d,just to name a few...on the upside,it looks nice,the v-power internal amp does a pretty good job,and tine correction is nice...i would go with the 7894 or higher,or anewer model if going with alpine...me myself,i would get an eclipse,i traded my 7893 straight across for an eclipse cd8051 and i have never been happier with a hu...just mt $.02
Damon

[Scarrell]

hey sorry to revive my old post.. found some more info on it..(this is from an Ebay auction), but whats this about the Hybrid Amp? do i need a amp kit to use it or somethin? also to add to Diceman's comment, yes it does skip with cd's with a few scratches and such, and it is pretty annoying... i wouldnt think an Alpine this nice (i guess its nice, i think i read its like $400 or so new when it came out?but that isnt the point.) but if i had it cleaned do you guys think it will help, and how do i go about cleaning it myself?


60W x 4 V-Drive Hybrid Amplifier
• Bass Engine® Plus
- Media Xpander™
- 4-Channel Digital Time Correction
- 3-Position 12dB/Octave Crossover
- Subwoofer Level Control with Phase Selector
- Bass Center Frequency and Width Control
- Treble Center Frequency Control
• XM Satellite Radio Ready
• CD-R/RW Playback
• Versatile-Link™ Ready
• KCA-410C Multi-Versatile Link Terminal Compatible
• MaxTune SQ Tuner
• Regulated 1Bit DAC
• 4 Volt Subwoofer PreOut
• 3 PreOuts
• Silver Finish with Bright Blue LEDs
• Swing Mechanism with Detachable Face
• RUE-4187 Wireless Remote Control Included



Features:

CD Player

CD Text, CD Text Display, CD Text Scroll
CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility
Digital Servo
Disc Play/Pause
Disc Title Memory
Forward/Backward
M.I.X. (Random Play)
Music Scan/Repeat
Music Sensor (Up/Dn)
Regulated 1-Bit DAC
CD Shuttle Control

CD Text Display/Scroll
Disc Play/Pause
Disc Title Memory
Forward/Backward
M.I.X. One/All (Random Play One or All)
Multi-CD Changer Control (with KCA-410C)
Music Sensor Up/Down
Repeat
General-Head Units

3-Position HP/LP Crossover (12dB/Oct.)
4-Channel Digital Time Correction
Bass Center Frequency Control
Bass Width Adjustment
Media Xpander? (MX)
Subwoofer Level Control
Subwoofer Phase Control
Treble Center Frequency Control
3 PreOuts
3-Color Display with Spectrum Analyzer
4V Subwoofer PreOut
60W x 4 V-Drive Amplifier
Anti-Theft Detachable Front Panel
Bass Engine Plus?
Detachable Trim Plate
Dimmer-on Input
Fader & Balance Controls
ISO Mount Capability
Power Antenna Lead
Remote-on Lead
Rotary Encoder Volume Control
S.T.M.(Source Tone Memory)
Separate Bass & Treble Control
Silver Swing Face Mechanism
Versatile Link Ready
Wireless Remote Control Included
Tuner

Auto Memory
Local/DX Selection
MaxTune SQ Tuner
Preset Address Indicator
Preset Stations (FM:12/AM:6)
Station Title Memory
Title Search Menu/Scroll
Up/Down Seek
XM Control

Category Search
Preset Memory (12 total)
XM Ready
XM Text Scroll

Specs:

AM Tuner

Tuning Range : 530-1, 710kHz
Usable Sensitivity (IEC Standard) : 22.5/27.0 (µV/dBf)
Bass Engine®

Bass Center Frequency (Selectable) : 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz
Bass Level Control Range : ±14dB at 60Hz (2dB steps)
Bass Width Adjustment (Q) : 4 Choices (1= Wide, 4=Narrow)
Crossover Type : Independent HP/LP (2-Way) Analog
High Pass Crossover Frequency (Selectable) : Off, 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz
Low Pass Crossover Frequency (Selectable) : Off, 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz
Media Xpander™ AUX Settings : MP3 , Music, Movie (Level 1, Off)
Media Xpander™ Modes/Level : FM, CD, XM, MP3 (Level 1, 2, 3, Off), DVD Video (Level 1, 2, Off), DVD Music (Level 1, Off)
Number of Time Correction Channels : 4 Independent (FL, FR, RR, RL)
Subwoofer Level Adjustment Range : -15dB to 0dB (1dB steps)
Subwoofer Phase Control : Normal (0°) or Reverse (180°)
Time Correction Adjustment Range : 0.0ms to 9.9ms (99 Steps)
Treble Center Frequency (Selectable) : 10.0kHz, 12.5kHz, 15.0kHz, 17.5kHz
Treble Level Control Range : ±14dB at 10.0kHz (2dB Steps)
CD Player

Channel Separation (1kHz) : 85dB
DAC Type : Regulated 1-Bit
Dynamic Range (1kHz) : 95dB
Frequency Response : 5-20k Hz (±1 dB)
Number of DACs : 2
Oversampling : 8X/352.8kHz
Sampling Rate : 44.1kHz
Signal-to-Noise (S/N) : 105dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) : 0.008% (at 1kHz)
Wow & Flutter (%WRMS) : B.M.L
FM Tuner

50dB Quieting Sensitivity : 13.5 dBf(1.3µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity : 80.0dB
Capture Ratio : 2.0dB
Mono Usable Sensitivity : 9.3dBf (0.8µV/75 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise (S/N) : 80.0dB
Stereo Separation : 45.0dB
Tuning Range : 87.7-107.9MHz
General-Head Units

Chassis Size (W x H x D)in : 7"x2"x6-1/8"
Chassis Size (W x H x D)mm : 178mm x 50mm x 155mm
Continious Power Output (Note 2) : 27Wx4
Maximum Mounting Angle : 30° from Horizontal
Maximum Power Output (Note 1) : 60Wx4
Nose Piece Size (W x H x D)in : 6-11/16" x 1-3/16" x 11/16"
Nose Piece Size (W x H x D)mm : 170mm x 46mm x 18mm
Operating Temperature (°C/°F) : 60°C (140°F) to -10°C (14°F)
Power Requirement : 14.4V DC (11 –16 V allowable)
Pre Output Voltage (Before Clipping) : 4V Subwoofer (2V Front and Rear)
Weight : 1.5kg (3lbs. 5 oz)
Remote Control

Battery : 2 x "AAA"
Dimensions (W x H x D)in : 1-21/32" x 4-25/32" x 29/32"
Dimensions (W x H x D)mm : 42mm x 121mm x 23mm
Model Number : RUE-4187
Weight : 50g (1.80z)

[Scarrell]

ttt

[nist7]

Also, look into RE RE and Adire Koda mids.

[xloudcivicx]

my damn pioneer NEVER skips, ever, period. I only use mp3 cds though (recorded at ultra high bitrates of course)