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MeatballTurbo wrote:
Looking at the latest CD53 model as they have on Bluspot.co.uk which
seems to be cheaper there, than the CD51 and CD 52 models on sale else
where.

www.bluespot.co.uk and www.my-blaupunkt.com will usually have very similar
pricing, but yes, cheaper than elsewhere since they are Blaupunkt
specialists.

I know it needs an additional cable, but that seems cheaper than the
Pioneer and Sony Unilink solutions with their breakout boxes.

Yes, and as you've probably realised, the aux-input cable on the blaupunkt
is merely a small cable, rather than a larger interface component like
Pioneer's IP-Bus parts etc.

I imagine that the output will be at least as good as my basic
Panasonic unit that I have in now, and the CarPC will sound much
better than through the FM Modulator.

I can't give my opinions on the CD53 in particular. I do have the MP72 from
that range and am satisfied with the quality. My only real gripe would be
that when listening to the radio, the choice to change band is buried a
keypress or two too deep in the menus for my liking.

Blaupunkt used to put manuals and interactive flash demos of some of their
head units online. Dunno if they still do, but in case it helps -
http://www.blaupunkt.co.uk


Found the maunuals
Cheers for that.
Couple more questions.
Modena CD53 looks great, has a flip off front.
But I'm now torn.
Whether to go with a better London CD70, or the slightly newer Modena
CD53.

The London has TIM (traffic info) storage which the Modena is missing.
and it is an October special.

Problem is, security is a keycard, not a removeable front. wonder how
many scrotes will car that it doesn't have the card there (or even know
it is missing) when they see it folded open, rather than a fully removed
front.

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