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From: jlg@lanl.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Blaupunkt vs Sony auto decks?
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Date: Mon, 18-Mar-85 20:09:44 EST
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I have a Sony XR-75 in my SAAB, never had any problem with it.  I've never
had the front end overload like one of the other responders.  I live in a
fringe area for my favorite FM station so I get a lot of picket fence effect.
I never get it when I travel nearer the transmitter.

The unit is well mounted so I never have any vibration problems.  Tapes
only become unacceptable on VERY bumpy roads (which there are a lot of
here, unfortunately).

The SAAB comes with the Blaupunkt as an option, but I was told that the
improvement was minor (if present) and the speaker system was better for
the Sony.  Since the Blaupunkt would cost more and would delay shipment of
my car I took the Sony.

Due to the fact that I'm in a fringe area for FM reception, my next
deck will probably be one of those with dual antennae.  I saw a review
on the Sony XR-100 which indicated that the picket fence effect was entirely
eliminated.  I think several other manufacturers also make such units.

J. Giles