GTV6 CD Player

["Herbert Neily" <neily@domain.elided>]

Hi All,
  I know this isn't the Car Audio Digest, but this question *is* Alfa
related.  I recently installed a Blaupunkt Santa Fe CD player in my 84 GTV6.
I chose this unit for its simple controls, a rotary volume control, and
largely for its all-too-unusual *adult* styling that seemed appropriate in
the Alfa (as opposed to a slammed Civic with coffee can muffler extension).
Upon my first drive, I was very disappointed in the unit's sensitivity to
road shock - a CD would mis-track in response to even modest road roughness.
The Pioneer unit that I had replaced (due to its inability to eject a disc
except when stone cold) only mis-tracked over severe road irregularities
(poorly maintained railroad crossings).  My car has a completely stock
suspension (no Koni's or sport springs) and I recently overhauled the entire
front suspension with new ball joints, bushings, etc.
   Crutchfield's customer service was quite good - they were willing to
credit me for return of the Blaupunkt unit or replace the unit with a
comparable model by another maker.  Because I really liked the looks of the
Blaupunkt, I opted for another Blaupunkt, hoping that the first was
defective.  While marginally better than the first unit, the new one skips
almost as badly.  I'm still within the window for a refund from Crutchfield,
which they committed to if the new unit proved unacceptable.
   The question is this - Has anyone recently installed a CD player in a
GTV6 and found its shock resistance acceptable?  If so, what model?  I'm
tempted to go with a new Pioneer (ugly or not), based on the original unit's
performance, but I suspect that each model is manufactured by the
subcontractor du jour, limiting one's ability to extrapolate from
model-to-model or year-to-year.  I like the looks of the Nakamichi line, but
I would imagine that I'd pay considerably more than the $170 cost of the
Blaupunkt.  Any input will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.
Bert Neily
Raleigh, NC
84 GTV6
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