Recent content by Anomaly

Those who have read my previous threads know that my setup is anything but ordinary, as I have had to adapt it to the harsh real-world environment of an over-the-road tractor-trailer truck. I have been using an Alpine CDA-9884 with an iPod, patched out to a home theatre receiver powered by an...

Just my $0.02, not to flame, but IMO your major problem is, it's a Pioneer. Years ago when I delivered pizzas before I started driving big rigs, I had all Pioneer in my car, and had nothing but problems. Been a Kenwood/Alpine man ever since and I will never buy Pioneer equipment again.

I thought about it, especially since the 9884 I have is low-power (18x4 - SERIOUSLY?), but mine is not a typical setup. I drive a semi over-the-road and I have adapted my 9884 into a CB radio case, using its preamps with a home-theatre system running from the inverter (see my thread elsewhere on...

Ok, first and foremost, you don't see many people upgrading audio systems in a road tractor (Tractor-trailer truck for the unfamiliar), so bear with me... Some of you may have friends that drive semis that may want to try this idea. I found very quickly that the factory stereo in most road...

Hi, question for those of you in Europe... I am curious if Alpine CDA models sold in the US can use the same AI-Net accessories European models can, and vice versa? AI-Net appears to be a standard, looks like JVC and Sony use it as well. I am looking to buy a USB reader for the AI-Net port on...

Hi all, hoping someone can help me with a solid, reliable answer on this... Apologies for the long thread, but I feel it is best to explain the situation thoroughly. I have an Alpine CDA-9884 that I bought new around 2008. I used its built-in iPod control, but never explored its other...