Mobile Audio And Video

Alpine Cha S634

A remarkable car audio finally! The Alpine CHA S634 is a car audio comprising a 6 disc CD changer and is one of the few CD changers on the market that has the capability to play MP3 encoded discs as well as audio CD's, CD-R's and CD-RW's. This 6-disc changer gives superb sound quality by incorporating Alpine's premium grade audio processor found in Alpine's DVD players.

It can store well over 75 hours of downloaded MP3 music on the 6-discs, enough music to make even the longest road trip enjoyable for holidaymakers. This CD changer is text-compatible with any Ai-Net Alpine receiver and is capable of decoding CD text information and also MP3 ID-3 tags.
The Alpine CHA S634 comes complete with 1 CD cartridge. Extra 6 disc CD cartridges are available enabling the listener to sort the music into different music categories. The CD changer connector and control cable uses Alpine's Ai-NET connector. In order to connect to an Alpine M-Bus head unit or to connect to any M-Bus CD changer interface, the Alpine KCA-130B adapter should be used.
The Alpine KCA-130B adapter is an Ai-NET to M-Bus interface that allows the connection between any M-Bus input connector to any Alpine Ai-NET output connector. This adapter is needed when connecting an Alpine CHA S634 CD changer to any CD changer interface adapter. The Alpine KAE-116C 6 disc cartridge or better known as magazine is the replacement magazine that fits Alpine CHA S634 6-disc CD changers.

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If added to any system, this CD Changer will be able to select six more CD's right from the Alpine Ai-Net head unit. It is small enough to be installed almost anywhere and it is known for its reliability. Simply load up to six compact discs into the CD Changer magazine for hours of musical enjoyment and with the appropriate CD changer interface install and control this changer in select BMW, Land Rover, Mini, Volvo, and Honda.

Other features of Alpine CHA S634 include

* Ai-NET (CDA- TDA- CVA-) Compatibility
* 150-Disc Disc Title Memory
* illuminated Eject Button
* See Through Door
* Regulated 1-Bit DAC
* 6-disc Magazine included
* 24-Bit Digital Noise Shaping
* Intelligent Digital Servo
* Signal-to-noise Ratio: 105dB
* Frequency Response: 5-Hz-20kHz
* 0 - 90 Degree Easy Adjustable Mounting

A word of caution: When switching the Bus Selector Switch, make sure there are no cables attached to the Alpine CHA S634 to ensure seeming integration.

Article Published: Thursday 8th March 2007