fallout

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Looking for a new HU. I've narrowed down to theses two but can't make a decison. I know the 7998 is kinda outdated but it has so much more functions and adjustments such as (5-band parametric EQ, 6-channel digital time correction, 6-position crossover with variable slope, plus subwoofer phase and level controls). And no other Alpine deck has any of these things.

Besides the dvd playback on the DVA-9861, there's nothing else that impresses me unless i've missed something. Input please?

gearbox

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well if you're not gonna play dvd much, get the cda.

fallout

iTrader: (1)

Ok i'm kinda iffy on getting outdated things. So new comparision, cda-7998 or cda-9857?

Rufus

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I like the 7998. Almost bought one a few years back. Biolite was cool. I say get it. The screen size is kewl

EXsmellsbetter

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I would say get the DVA because the CDA looks old as crap and has a really busy faceplate, where the DVA just looks like a good alpine unit (quite similar looking to mine, actually . . . and I LOVE mine.)

82801BA

I will get 7998 simply because it is made in Japan and has higher workmanship (highest in the world for QC in electronics) quality than 9861 which is made in China, even though 7998 only uses Regulated 1-bit DAC vs 9861 to have 24-bit MDAC

n0n0y

get the cda-7998r, thats what im using and its really bang for the buck!