Anyone know anything about this player? The Kenwood site really sucked for info. For $700 I'd like to know something about it. Z919 CD-MP3 Receiver [This message has been edited by bhaas (edited April 04, 2001).]

It is said that "MP3" is the most searched-for term on the Internet. More people than ever are visiting MP3 websites and downloading desired music files onto their computers' hard drives — transferring (or "burning") compressed MP3 files onto CD-R data discs. That's great for playing back on a computer (using MP3 player software), but wouldn't you like to hear those tunes in your car? Check it out — Kenwood eXcelon's Z919 CD receiver will decode your MP3 data discs, giving you a CD changer's worth of music (up to ten hours) on one disc. Who says you can't take it with you? </P>



And with features like DRIVE distortion-reduction circuitry, Digital Optimum Servo Control, Zero-Bit Mute, and Precision Digital Timing, you'll also get superb performance from your standard discs or CD-Rs. Kenwood rounds out the package with 4-way high power (22 watts RMS/45 peak), the powerful system-tweaking capability of the built-in KEX equalizer (with six highly-adjustable presets), and the tenacious CR2 tuner. The elegant fold-down face (with its extra-large, easy-to-read display) motors down to give you easy access to the CD slot. Three sets of preamp outputs will accommodate any plans for adding external amplifiers to your system. </P>



The Z919 will control the Kenwood C907 10-disc CD changer. If you add one to your order, you'll save $$ with our package discount. A wireless remote control is included.


Key Features:
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[*]motorized, fold-down face (fixed)
[*]multicolor LCD display with fluorescent backlighting[*]will play MP3 files that have been recorded with fixed bit rate (64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, etc.) or variable bit rate compression[*]file search and folder search give you easy access to all tracks on MP3-encoded discs
(Note: this unit will not audibly search through an MP3 file, it will only skip from file to file.)[*]KEX equalizer with six adjustable presets for tone adjustment
[*]System E's+ crossover lets you trim low bass from speaker and preamp outputs for cleaner audio[*]Source Tone Memory stores tone/volume settings for each source
[*]CD changer controls (will only control the C907 10-disc changer)[*]CD Text[*]disc naming[*]DRIVE distortion reduction circuitry[*]zero-bit mute[*]3 sets of preamp outputs[*]clock
[*]wireless remote
[*]22 watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels
[*]CD frequency response 10-20,000 Hz
[*]CD signal-to-noise ratio 96 dB
[*]FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
[*]2-year warranty [/list]</FONT>

I got this off crutchfields site.
Click on the catalog to check out where i got the info.
There is also another CD/MP3 player by KENWOOD for $450.00
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[This message has been edited by dallasiroc (edited April 04, 2001).]

Thanks for the info. I saw that other one.
But for only $200 more (which could be better spent on speakers) I can get the latest one.
Just looking now. Sure would be nice to play MP3's in the car.

dont get the cheap one~!@#~!@#~!@#~!@#~!@

bah, your gonna BE MUCH more happy if you get the better of the 2...

just had a lil experience with the two cuz my buddy owns a car audio shop...its nice playin 150 songs on a cd
heh

Here is the $200 dollar cheaper one.




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[*]D MASK detachable face — flip it 180° to display blank face, or detach it and take it with you</LI>[*]plays MP3 files stored on CD-Rs and CD-RWs, plus audio CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CDs</LI>
[*]multicolor display</LI>[*]dual button illumination (red/green)</LI>
[*]CR-2 tuner</LI>[*]station naming</LI>
[*]System Q Sound Control</LI>
[*]2 sets of preamp outputs</LI>[*]CD/MD changer controls — add a Kenwood changer to your receiver order, and save $$ with Crutchfield's package discount</LI>
[*]CD Text</LI>
[*]optional auxiliary input (adapter required)</LI>
[*] optional remote</LI>
[*]22 watts RMS/47 peak x 4 channels</LI>
[*]CD frequency response 10-20,000 Hz</LI>
[*]CD signal-to-noise ratio 93 dB </LI>
[*]FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf</LI>
[*]1-year warranty </LI>[/list]</FONT>
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[This message has been edited by dallasiroc (edited April 05, 2001).]

Dont get me wrong, the higher end one is a better looking stereo.
There is not much of a difference aside from looks.
Both will play 650 mbs of MP3's. It can be more then 150, hell I have some cdr's with over 200 on them.
You stated $700 at first, Crutchfield is showing $549.00.
There are alot of other options out there for playing MP3s in your car, check em all out before deciding.