TwentyTen

I could not get the quality sound I was looking for from the stock head unit. So I went with the Alpine CDA-7897.


I tried the search function but couldn't find anyone using an Alpine HU with the stock CD Changer.

1.) Is there an adapter that will allow the Lexus changer to be controlled by the Alpine?
2.) If so, please list the adapter, model number, and where it can be purchased. I tried Autotoys.com but could only find an adapter to get the stock head unit to work with an external changer.

Thanks in advance. I don't want to buy another changer if I can use the one I have.

TwentyTen

So nobody out there is using the stock changer with an Alpine head unit?????

koreanpers

i wanted to, but i believe that the only head unit it will work w/ is a pioneer. someone pm'd me the other day..said yuo have to modify the changer connection, but it can work with pioneers. i was dissappointed too

TwentyTen

Thanks Koreanpers. Yeah it is kind of disappointing. I just checked eBay to see what the going rate is; it looks like I can sell it for $150.00. I'll just use those funds to buy an Alpine changer and it be like trading one for the other.

What did you decide on?

Also, has anyone put an after market changer in the lexus CD Changer's place. Any photos so I can see the fit? Any mounting problems?

Thanks.

koreanpers

hey, im not sure if im gonna even get a cd changer. i def want to get the alpine iva-d900. just waiting til the price gets closer to 1000. hahaha...i will be waiting for awhile.

TwentyTen

I was drooling over the D900 for a while too but decided that it wasn't "stealth" enough. I don't want it snatched out by prfessional window shoppers

It's clearly the BEST DVD reciever on the market right now! Have you seen the screen in person?