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SLK/R170: Audio-10 CD Player in SLK?

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Old 05-19-2004, 03:12 PM
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Anyone ever tried the european in dash CD player in the SLK?

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Just put one in 2 weeks ago. It is worth the price just because it is a better HU and improves the sound substantially! The CD player is a time saver when you want to play a different CD and don't have the time to get to the changer.

The unit also gives you access to RDS information which more US stations seem to be adding and it also has both LW and SW bands included. Too bad no traffic alerts on RDS yet.

There is a guy on eBay selling them called PerfectMarket. His prices are slightly higher than most other sellers but all of his units have a warranty that he honors and the radio tuners have been reprogrammed to tune the AM band with North American channel spacing. The radios ship in factory boxes with the factory documentation included.

He says the units are used but I can't tell them from new. I have installed two of them from him now and have the highest regard for both the quality of the product and and seller.
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how much did the HU cost you? and where did you get it from?
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Originally posted by krk230
how much did the HU cost you? and where did you get it from?
The guy he is talking about on ebay sells for $399 + shipping and handling.
Thats a tad more money than I want to spend on a stock headunit.
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let me know if you find any at a good price...
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Contact Steve Krabbenborg at www.mbenz.nl for the Audio 10 cd HU. He sells them for $325 (including s/h). His site has pictures too of what you will be getting. Install is a breeze since it is an OEM product - you just plug and play. Included with your purchase are two "keys" for removing the HU (they fit into the two horizontal slots at the bottom right and left of the face of the HU. The units are all reprogrammed to work in the US market - this is a win-win deal and sure beats having the old cassette player to deal with.

If only they could play MP3s . . .
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Contact Steve Krabbenborg at www.mbenz.nl for the Audio 10 cd HU. He sells them for $325 (including s/h). His site has pictures too of what you will be getting. Install is a breeze since it is an OEM product - you just plug and play. Included with your purchase are two "keys" for removing the HU (they fit into the two horizontal slots at the bottom right and left of the face of the HU. The units are all reprogrammed to work in the US market - this is a win-win deal and sure beats having the old cassette player to deal with.

If only they could play MP3s . . .

I checked out the web site. It must be down...no audio 10's there. But i did send steve an e-mail anyway. Either way thanks for the information.

I am looking for one for my SLK. I have the changer in my Coupe.
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Found the web site.
saw the pics.

http://www.mbenznl.com/products/audio10cd.shtml
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Hi,

I have just taken an Audio10 out of my SLK over here in the UK.

It is now for sale.

PM me offers in anybody is interested.

James

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