Audio Systems/auto cd changers

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Expert: - 11/17/2009


Question
I have a vintage auto that needed a radio with the two mast mounting system. I found a custom auto sound am/fm casette  player on e-bay. The unit is cd compatable and has a direct cd controller in the receiver. It Has an 8 pin connector and I found a 16 ft cable that was listed as  a kenwood clarion c-bus aiwa sirius cd changer din cable but I can't find a cd changer that has an 8 pin connector. Is Clarion part of kenwood? I'm a car guy but audio is not my forte. I would appreciate any help you could give . Thanks, Hank

Answer
No, Clarion and Kenwood are competitors.  Din cables are generally used in Europe and sometimes in Japan, but almost never in the USA - except for a few foreign cars.

Without actual model numbers so I can search the database listings I cannot help much more....

But, best to you in your search.  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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