Spoken to some folks with knowledge ... still don't have my hands on
an answer:



Want to upgrade my audio system in a 993 with audio package (not
digital package -- just the extra speakers and the Nokia amplifier).


Want something with either an MP3 player input --- of the ability to
play MP3 disks.


Want something that matches the interior (no wild flashing lights
please).


And finally --- would prefer plug and play --- no big hassles on
wiring so I can undue if required.


I know that the new Euro-spec Beckers have all of the above --- but
have been told that they lack ability to tune US AM radio stations.



Advice by anybody who has 'been there' is appreciated.


MAT.

Mat wrote:

Have you found anything out, Mat? I am curious to know as I may be
wanting to upgrade my stereo sometime soon, too.

DS
95 993 Coupe

DS ---

Think I found the answer to a quick update --- the Nakamitch C D unit
that's been wired to just plug and play.



No amplifier to replace the Nokia (under the 993's pax seat) is plug
and play --- but the Nokia is fine for me anyway.



Here's what I got from a Sacramento CA guy who specializes in Porsche
Audio.


The comment about Lucas electrical systems related to a story that I
told him about screaming tough the Northern California countryside in
a Sunbeam Tiger, at 1am, and losing my headlights in an electrical
short (they were not fused) ---


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From: Rod Birch [mailto:hotrod930@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 8:26 PM
To: Mat
Subject: Re: follow up website inquiry



don't have a plug and play setup that goes in to replace the factory
amp easily, but the headunit I can prewire for the harness in the
dash. For the amplifier installation, there is some work required
involving splicingg into the existing amp connector/harness there-but
it's pretty straight-forward since all of the factory speaker wiring
is good and terminates there-very handy indeed. The power wire for
the amp does need to be run to the battery and fused (hehe, unlike
Lucas, 'prince of darkness!)...


-Rod
www.caraudioinnovations.com, the Porsche Specialists "Time spent with
a customer is time invested in a friendship" 1-800-892-6430
----- Original Message -----



From: Rod Birch [mailto:hotrod930@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 8:26 PM
To: Mat
Subject: Re: website inquiry

Hi Mat,

thanks for the email, it sounds like you've got a super clean, low
mileage 993. giddyup.

For an oem looking headunit, the Nakamichi CD400 kicks butt and has
auxiliary input for your handheld MP3 player, and it's $449.95. The
next model up is the CD500, which adds the ability to read MP3 and WMA
encoded CD's, but jumps in price to $680-doh!

The challenge with the hifi equipped 993 is interfacing with the Nokia
amplifier-but it can be done and I can provide some tips and
guidance....

I'll also attach a document that covers my recommendations for 993
upgrades, though I realize that you're not looking for other sound
upgrades...

many more questions are welcome, and I can supply parts and detailed
instructions with any equipment you buy, with tech support and great
warranty protection since I'm an authorized dealer for everything we
sell.

-Rod


www.caraudioinnovations.com, the Porsche Specialists "Time spent with
a customer is time invested in a friendship" 1-800-892-6430



























On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:59:33 -0700, The Dead Senator
<deadsenator@hotmail.com> wrote: