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I'd like to know if there will actually be a discernable difference between the SQ produced from either units.

The 645 has a "1-Bit D/A Converter with Zero-Bit Detection Mute Circuit", whereas the 745 has a "Dual 24-Bit D/A Converters with Anti-Distortion Filter (ADF)". It appears that the technical specs heavily favor the 745, but does clarion make good enough D/A converters for this to make a drastic difference?


I've considered other decks but I really do feel the need for an aux. input (RCA) and CD-RW capability. MP3 is nice but not a must. I've owned several Premier decks and love the quality from them, but it's a hassle to get an aux. input. I'm not sure if Alpine's have many models with inputs, same goes for Eclipse. As well, I don't need any of those fancy displays, it just gets lame. As for JVC, lots of features... but quality is good at best. Kenwood, Panasonic, and Sony = ewwwww.....

Don't really need a spectacular deck, or else I'd jump on the rockford 8250 in a heartbeat. I need something with useful features and provides good sound quality.


Any input and clarification would be greatly appreciated, especially since I'm new to all this. Face it, you can't simply listen to these decks on a big wall unit; it's not like sampling home audio equipment. As well, alternative suggestions would be welcomed also... but I would like to stay within reasonable price ranges, especially since I have to go back to Uni in the fall.

Thanx

 
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I'm in the exact same boat. EXACT same, except MP3 is really a necessity for me (it's my excuse to upgrade). I've only ever heard a 525, so I'd like to know what the difference is too.

 
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I'm planning to connect a modded Xbox via the aux. input so mp3 isn't really that big of a deal. But I would like something that has decent SQ (ie. bang for the buck)

 
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The 745 looks like a better deck. The preamps are higher and the display looks more attractive to me.

I'd go with that one.

 
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the 745MP is almost like last years 835MP, its a very nice and classy looking deck. i think you would be happy with the 745MP over the 635MP, more features and better specs.

 
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I got a 945MP for 300!! Just dont eat french fries when your using it, thats it. But, go online, and look for a 835, i had that in before. I loved it. It had PINK!! It was cute, but, still, it sounded awesome.

 
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I would go with the 745 and if you want to buy it get it from Carmedia1.com.Cheap prices and I've ordered 2 decks fron there.Very fast and great service.