Sony CDX-F7000

[ZeroAccess]

Ok, I had this cd-player in my car when I bought it, I thought it was an ok cd-player at the time. Well, being Xmas I have to make a list of crap I want and was wondering if I should keep this cd-player. I never knew the stats till JUST now. The 2volt preouts are kind of crappy as I'd like to upgrade to 4 volt preouts and I really dont like the EQ options as I think Pioneer has a better EQ choice. I'm just wondering though this is a good working never had any problems cd-player and should I keep it a while longer or sell it and get me another one?

Full Motion FL Display
High-Resolution Graphics
CD-R / CD-RW Compatibility
Detachable Fold-Down Face
Aluminum Faceplate Finish
Red Button Illumination
Dynamics Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
EQ7 7-Band Equalizer
1-Bit D/A Converter
Active Servo Control
45-Degree Install Capability
Front & Rear Preamp Outputs with Selectable High-Pass Filters
Subwoofer Preamp Output with Selectable Low-Pass Filter
Rear Auxiliary Input
XM Tuner Ready
CD / MD Changer Control
SSIR-EXA Tuner
18FM + 12AM Presets
Station Memo (radio preset naming) and Custom File (disc naming)
52W x 4 (max) S-MOSFET Power IC
Clock
Included Wireless Remote
Optional Wired Rotary Remote
Step-Up Features From the CDX-F5000

Full Motion FL Display
High-Resolution Graphics
Front & Rear Preamp Outputs with Selectable High-Pass Filters
Aluminum Faceplate Finish
EQ7 7-Band Equalizer
CD Player SpecificationsAnti Theft: Removable Faceplate
Preamp Outputs: 3 sets
Preamp Output Voltage: 2 volts
CD Changer Control: yes
Remote Control: yes
RMS Power: 23W x 4
Peak Power: 52W x 4
CD Frequency Response: 10-20,000 Hz
FM Mono Sensitivity: 9 dBf
CD Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120 dB
Amp Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01 %

[Justin from Detroit1]

Don't sell a HU just because of preout voltage. The only advantage will be you get to keep your gain down with 4v. There is usually no audible difference. If the Sony does what you want, and there are no problems with it, then no reason to waste money on a new deck. If the EQ options aren't enough, then look at a seperate in dash EQ.

[ZeroAccess]

Yea I was thinking about that,
Any opinions on one?
There is a Pioneer I am really interested in just because I love Pioneer its the
Pioneer DEH-P680MP. I probally will keep the cd-player and focus on everything else.

[Justin from Detroit1]

Depends on what your budget is. Here is a good one for around $125

http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-03-KQ9-9-Ban ... dZViewItem

Or this one if you have room and a few extra bucks :

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-DEQ-7600-Di ... dZViewItem

I used this one for a while and it worked alright :

http://cgi.ebay.com/CLARION-EQS746-EQS- ... dZViewItem