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CD options on 1990 760 Wagon 700 1990

posted by  onkel udo on  Fri Apr 16 12:19 CST 2004
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So I have the immediate, emergency repairs done to the charity-auction-special (1990 760 turbo wagon, 222K, black) and I am thinking, music.

I was extremely pleasantly suprised when I listened to the stock stereo (radio and seperate tape deck), but all I could find in my tape collection was an old Violent Femes, Lyle Love and his Large Band and an early Cowboy Junkies. I think you see the quandry I am in...the only thing I would change about the set-up is lose the tape and gain a single in-dash cd player.

As I see it I have two options, RF modulate CD changer in the trunk area (not ideal) or a good quality single space receiver/cd player (OK, but then I lose the existing Amps) or a dbl-DIN unit pinched from a late model wreck with a 6-CD in-dash player (intruguing).

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    posted by  Thanos on  Sat Apr 17 17:32 CST 2004
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    btw, I have not heard good things about the RF modulated. I would go for a wired changer.
    matt
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    posted by  jmars on  Sat Apr 17 02:28 CST 2004
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    I had the same dilemma with my 89 wagon. I was looking for a indash CD that would use the Volvo amplifiers under the steering wheel. I liked the idea of having amplified power. The folks at Crutchfield pointed out that the Sony CD I had my eye on had far more power per channel than the Volvo amps supplied so the latter went into the junk pile with the rest of the radio. Moral: check the specifications of the new unit against the old stock unit. By the way although they are not the cheapest source Crutchfield did supply wiring harnesses that plugged right into the Volvo harnesses.








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      posted by  onkel udo on  Sat Apr 17 13:20 CST 2004
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      Thanks for the advice.

      Now, how did you handle driving six speakers with the internal four channel amp? This is where I am stuck.

      Onkel Udo








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        posted by  Thanos on  Sat Apr 17 17:29 CST 2004
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        I spliced two speakers into my rear speakers. Works great. As long as you do not have too big speakers you will not tell the difference.

        Matt
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          posted by  onkel udo on  Sun Apr 18 02:11 CST 2004
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          So you were running them in parallel? That would concern me if the factory speakers are 4 Ohm (you would considerably below a 4 Ohm resistance that most receiver amps are designed for). Any overheat shutoffs of the head unit or wierd clipping?

          If this works. I have my decision made for me.

          Thanks,

          Onkel Udo








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            posted by  FitzFitzgerald on  Sun Apr 18 13:26 CST 2004
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            If he is indeed running two pairs of 4-ohm speaker in parallel, he now has a 2-ohm load on the two rear channels. I forsee a cooked PA in his future if he takes his volume control over 50% for an extended period of time.

            Personally, I'm exploring the options of putting a 6-CD changer in my 780s. Starting in 1991, Volvo began using the CR-813 and CR-814 tape decks in their vehicles. These have CD changer control capailities and will control any CD changer that can function on the Alpine M-bus system. (FYI, Volvo radios and amps are of exceptional quality since they were built under contract by Alpine.) If you want to add a second set of rear speakers to the Volvo system, just get (or make) a Y-adapter (DIN-to-DIN), and send the rear signal output to two seperate rear amplifiers (or a 4-channel amp to power all four rear speakers if you can find one).

            Please do not throw Volvo amps in the trash. At least sell them on eBay or offer them here to Brickboard members. The smooth-cliping electronics and amplifier circuits in them were built by Alpine before they signed the huge production contracts for Circuit City and Best Buy (about 1994-1995). Therefore, with lower volumes, higher quality parts were used and quality control was exceptional. You will be hard pressed to find better built car audio amplifiers than those built for Volvo. I would rather have a used Volvo amp in my car than one of equal power built today. If you're preparing to dump a Volvo amp in the trash, give me a call and I'll pay for shipping.

            One last note, the CR-814 and CR-813 Volvo head units do not have the provision for seeking FF and RW with a CD track. It only allows you to change from track to track, and CD to CD.

            God bless,
            Fitz Fitzgerald.
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              posted by  onkel udo on  Mon Apr 19 12:07 CST 2004
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              What about the CR 915...there is one on ebay. Any idea if it will just "plug-in" to the existing harnesses?

              Thanks,

              Onkel Udo








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              posted by  onkel udo on  Sun Apr 18 14:15 CST 2004
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              Honestly, I just want a single in dash cd that can mate up to the exceptional radio and amp that you mention...This does not seem and option so I am exploring other options. I have been extremely pleased with the sound quality and radio reception as well as the seperation...heck, it just fills the car with great sound that does not overdo anything (not bass heavy, not tinny, ect.)

              I have now used my quota of triple dots and now must go

              Onkel Udo








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                posted by  someone claiming to be Steve O on  Mon Apr 19 05:14 CST 2004 [RELATED]

                Let me know what you discover--post for everyone, of course--about using a newer Volvo radio in a late 700-series car (760-780). I too am a fan of the stock system, but being able to add a CD player while staying Volvo would be nice.
                -Steve








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    CD options on 1990 760 Wagon(sorry for the long post) 700 1990

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    posted by  Thanos on  Fri Apr 16 18:44 CST 2004
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    I just went through this. This is what I did, if you don't mind the story. I wanted the cd changer option(non-rf mod). I had poor aftermarket tape deck in my brick. So, I got a factory deck and amplifier from the junkyard (>$30). Added two rear shelf speakers ($60). Bought an alpine cd changer cdm-s620 per the 700/900 faq. well, turns out the factory deck I got was only compatible with the factory changer. I had the 13 pin din plug. NOTE: there are no adapters for pre '94 models (at least from my research).
    So, since I had bought a cd changer already I went ahead and order a new cd reciever from crutchfield. My new reciever has the cd controls and it's compatable.
    Oh, you won't need to worry about that factory amp...just about any reciever you buy now has a built in amp that is just as powerfull if not more than your factory. I believe they put 20, 25, and 40 watt amps in as factory. They aftermarket system will sound better regardless, because you'll be getting a cleaner signal from your reciever.
    I went factory and it sounded pretty good, but aftermarket sounds much better (and I found you can still stay within a budget...total I'm out under $200..and it sounds great)

    Good luck...

    Matt

    p.s.-sorry for the long post
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