RE: Blau Las Vegas?????????

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

I can't comment on the Bose system other than that I have also seen many
postings about aftermarket units with the full Bose system and no problems
(other than seeing how bad the stock head unit was).

You might check out http://continentalimports.com/. He's an authorized
Blaupunkt dealer in Florida who also does mail order. His Las Vegas price is
currently $230, but he does offer discounts if you get more than one item
(head unit, changer, etc.). I just purchased a Sydney (7 series, keycard,
cassette) with an A071 changer for about $560 incl. shipping and antenna
adapter. I went with the Sydney since I didn't want to haul a faceplate
around (it uses a "smart card" instead). I think that Blau. is running a
rebate on the Toronto, which is the CD counterpart to the Sydney.

If I hadn't gotten the CD-Changer, it would be a direct plug in installation
(not sure if that would be the case with Bose), but with the changer, I'll
have to splice 3 wires (pins 1-3 on the bottom connector). Oh well. Make
sure you get the antenna adapter (I know its necessary for the '98's, not
sure on earlier cars).

Does anyone have an opinion on the use of bullet connectors instead of a
butt splice for wiring stereo's? If I used a bullet, it would be easier to
re-connect the factory system, but I'm thinking that the butt splice would
provide a better long term connection.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Chuck Simpson [SMTP:csimpson@zeltech.com]
> Sent:	Friday, November 06, 1998 1:34 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Blau Las Vegas?????????
> 
> Yo,
> 
> I hope I'm not annoying anyone on the list with all of
> these questions, but I saw a great deal on the Crutchfield
> web-site for a Blaupunkt Las Vegas in-dash CD
> player with changer controls.  They regularly sell this
> unit for $299.95, but have it for sale for $199.95!!!!
> I'm thinking this is a really wonderful deal to get CD
> playing capability in my Jetta.
> 
> What do you guys think?  Does anyone have the Las Vegas
> in their Jetta, especially with the Bose set-up?
> 
> Please help, cuz I'm very ready to buy at that price.  I'm
> just worried about installation with my current Bose set-up.
> 
> 
> WAIT - I just called Crutchfield and they said I would have
> to replace my amplifier to install the head-unit.  What is up
> with that???  He actually said he didn't even see any amps
> that handle the 1-ohm load of our speakers so I would really
> be required to replace EVERYTHING!!!   F**K That!.
> Is this guy full of BS?  I swore someone on the list has the
> Las Vegas with the Bose system.
> 
> c-ya,
> 
> -Chuck Simpson...