Let's put it this way -- the signal-to-noise ratio is the least of your
worries...
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 11/18/05 12:04 PM, Mike L at renoman@sympatico.ca wrote:
> Saw a little discussion on B radios a while ago. I'm not much into this stuff
> and am looking for any kind of input for my 1600 MGA alternatives. I've gone
> to negative ground and like the looks of Clarion DB255 (plays CD-R/RW) or
> DB355MP (also plays MP3 encoded CD's) or the DB455MC which in addition has WMA
> capability but catches my eye because of the Music Catcher which can store
> into memory 3 CD's of music. All models are 17 watts rms x4 or 51 watts x4 and
> have remote. Signal to noise ratio is 100db.
>
> The internet stores have these 3 models priced plus or minus $100. (Judging by
> the some user internet store reviews, this can be a risky way to purchase.)
>
> First off, what a relief - 50 years later the modern faceplates still fit the
> old inst panel hole. The above units are spec'd at 6 1/8 inches deep, my panel
> is not in yet, but don't see a problem as the old radiomobiles were that
> deep.
>
> What's the story on spark plug suppression caps - will they alone keep the
> static out or do I also need suppression wires?
>
> I'm looking at least installing the Moss flush mount $9 antenna with a 9.5"
> depth. A power antenna would be nice, and they run $60 plus. The Moss power
> antenna requires 13.5" depth and a Metra PW 22 requires 12.5". Originally
> MGA's had flush mount antennas in the kerbside front fender. Has anyone been
> there done that - and will the power units fit?
>
> Finally what to do about speakers? 4" round? Presume you might fit at least
> two under the dash or in the door panels, possibly another two in the rear?
>
> Mike
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