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Ryan
11-09-2007, 19:54
thinking of getting alpine f1 status dvd player, what is the difference between the DVI-9990 and the TMI-M990

apart from one has a screen obviously
jacko103
11-09-2007, 20:15
The DVI-9990 is the premier SQ orientated unit that Alpine currently makes. The TMI-M990 appears to make SQ compromises to incorporate the 7" screen (like the S/N ratio for audio - over 115dB on the DVI, only 50dB on the TMI).
What kind of price do the units retail for?
Ryan
11-09-2007, 20:27
didn't ask about the screen but the dvi-9990 is 4k as far as i can remember
Ryan
11-09-2007, 20:32
also what would be the difference then with the D310 as opposed to the TMI-M990

assuming it would just be SQ and better screen picture?
jacko103
11-09-2007, 20:46
I'm guessing so. I have no experience with the units though. Not many people run Alpine F1 status equipment. I'm not sure if it is because the units are so pricey or because there are better products out there for the £££. I would assume the latter.
Ryan
11-09-2007, 20:53
yeah could be, just that im preparing for IASCA already and was looking to upgrade the D310, i still need to spend 500 or so on an H700.

i wouldn't need one of these as the dvi-9990 comes with its own EQ. so considered saving the 500 for the H700, selling the D310 for say 500/600 then finding another £900/£1000 to buy either the dvi-9990 or tmi-m990
Ryan
11-09-2007, 20:57
I'm guessing so. I have no experience with the units though. Not many people run Alpine F1 status equipment. I'm not sure if it is because the units are so pricey or because there are better products out there for the £££. I would assume the latter.


for example?
jacko103
11-09-2007, 21:24
I haven't researched the super high end so I don't know about the choices. Off the top of my head though, I'd say Nakamichi and Becker.

Seems like a case to defer to www.talkaudio.co.uk
Go to the SQ forum and tell them everything and they will sort you out.
jacko103
11-09-2007, 21:25
Oh yeah one more thing, If you've got £4k to spend on a head unit then WTF are you doing driving a Corsa???
Ryan
11-09-2007, 21:27
Oh yeah one more thing, If you've got £4k to spend on a head unit then WTF are you doing driving a Corsa???


well we all know nothing gets sold for the retail price ;) been offered it for 2k with free tuning for IASCA so just thinking whether the jump is worth it or not?

and i probably will sign up to talk audio i read it quite alot but never say much
jacko103
11-09-2007, 22:15
Seriously, they are the best. LITERALLY. Many world champions are contributing members, as well as past legends and future hopefuls.
Bear in mind with the level of equipment you are moving up to, there are going to be fewer people capable of helping you and even fewer who are willing to help! You'll basically have to learn for yourself how to compile, set up, tune and optimize your system regardless of who is helping you along the way.
Ryan
11-09-2007, 22:29
Seriously, they are the best. LITERALLY. Many world champions are contributing members, as well as past legends and future hopefuls.
Bear in mind with the level of equipment you are moving up to, there are going to be fewer people capable of helping you and even fewer who are willing to help! You'll basically have to learn for yourself how to compile, set up, tune and optimize your system regardless of who is helping you along the way.

yeah as i say the guy at the car audio shop is willing to sell and set it up for me as perfect as he can possibly can. the only problem is then what the **** do i do when i come to sell it?
jacko103
11-09-2007, 23:22
yeah as i say the guy at the car audio shop is willing to sell and set it up for me as perfect as he can possibly can. the only problem is then what the **** do i do when i come to sell it?
Pistonheads and other specialists. If I were you I'd start with a decent system and work your way up to the big £££ and competitions. There's no substitute for experience and lessons learned.
Ryan
11-09-2007, 23:27
true, just going through my head that im running in rookie next year in IASCA, not looked at EMMA too much yet but think that the D310 will get me past that and more, and the offer will always stand, probably cheaper the more i compete with them and get to know them so i'll put it on hold. just sounded like a good deal to me :)
jacko103
12-09-2007, 09:46
It sounds ok to me too, but I know very little about that kind of kit. Get on TalkAudio and see what they say.