Looks like Richard (aka Globbits) is coming to the rescue

I e-mailed Alpine UK yesterday to find out why it's been so hard getting this unit. Here's their reply:-

So, God only knows why MCS are having such a hard time getting the unit. They did say they had it on back order with 3 seperate distributors.

At least it's good to know that Halfords (although more expensive) deal direct with Alpine.

Stefan

[Edited by ozzy - 10/1/2002 12:29:11 PM]

 

Thanks m8, that's handy to know.

Richard's came through big time; thanks again Richard

Should have my MP3 install finished shortly

Stefan

Edited coz I can't splel

[Edited by ozzy - 10/1/2002 6:47:41 PM]

 

I've been trying for 12 weeks to get hold of an Alpine NVE-K200 adapter to connect RCA inputs to my Alpine headunit. It's been on back order with MCS, but I'm running out of patience.

Does anyone know of where I can get one of these?? or a contact for an Alpine distributor (not a reseller)?

Are Alpine based in the UK somewhere?

Stefan

 

Bass junkies have got em £40 if that helps.
http://www.bass-junkies.com/prodlist.asp?department=MULTIMEDIA

Cheers
Daz.

 

Thanks, but I tried them before.

There are a few online ICE suppliers listing it, but all of them only order it on request. Thats the prob, no-one seems to carry any stock and it's proving a nightmare getting it from Alpine

Stefan

 

I've got one going spare, if you want it.....? Used it for about 3 weeks for my MStation and then upgraded to an in-car DVD with mp3 playback. So, it's sat around gathering dust at the moment.

Mail me if you're interested

[Edited by globbits - 9/30/2002 3:29:05 PM]

 

YGM

 

Ozzy,

If you have no luck with Globbits, then I suggest you ring the Alpine parts department in MK - 0870 3333408 have ordered bits and they usually come next day, they accept all payment methods, most helpful

 

Not a problem matey - glad to help.
After all, I went that way with mp3, until my in-car DVD player, with mp3 playback arrived
(Just discovered today I can play mp3-DVD's! Result - that way I can stick all 400 of my albums onto about 8DVD's and I'm away )

 

Go on, I'll bite - what in-car DVD's this?

 

Well bitten, Chiark

Bought a SoundStorm DVD-player from some guy in Wales, on EBay (he's got loads of 'em - think he's still selling them) for £220. Plays DVDs, VCDs, CDs, mp3-CDs and (I found out today) mp3-DVDs!!!

It's slightly narrower than DIN-size (about 1/2" thinner) but I've fitted it below the Alpine TV head unit I've got and wired it in. Result - no need for an MStation any more!!!! Bonus

I was looking at the Alpine mp3-CD changer, but not going to bother now. Saving up for the PRA-H700 time-alignment processor now instead! Trouble is, that's ANOTHER DIN unit!!

Ho hum, at least I'll have DVD's with Pro-Logic sound and all my speakers separately aligned

 

Nice to see someone putting in a Good word about Halfords for a change

 

I was paid to say that

 

I can see the gift voucher being in the post now