I have long considered Clarion's FB275BT. I hesitated buying what was clearly a closeout item. The bluetooth was crippled -mono only- and I knew the consumer electronics shows was right around the corner.
Introducing the Clarion's new Digital Audio Receivers:
FZ409 and FZ709:
I think this is going to look *great* in my Blaze Red, Limited Crossfire. It doesn't look like a space ship and it doesn't look like it's
trying to be cool.
I've inquired with Crutchfield, to see when they'll stock the item. I received the following response:
That's a cool $50 off suggested retail. I'm looking at the FZ409... but I'm torn between this undeniably good looking receiver and Clarion's new, traditional car receiver:
The CZ209:
This player is essentially the same unit, with the added benefits of a CD player and front auxilliary ports. Oh, and it's $50 cheaper than the FZ409.
Crutchfield:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CZ20...9.html?tp=5684
This is a real tough call... I'm going to have to think about it for another day.