thanks for headsup i will look into the Clarion DRZ9255 as well.

For decks like Eclipse CD7000/5000, Clarion DRZ9255, and the higher end alpines, they all have time alignment, xover, EQ, etc.

I dont think the Naka CD700ii/500 have those features.

for the same price range, does the Naka have better sound quality since it's lacking those processing stuff (more $$ put into better components maybe)?

my amps have xover so I don't NEED xover on deck, but time alignment sure is nice. IF I go for Naka CD500, will I need to buy extra hardware to get time alignment? OR.... will the naka have good enough sound quality (and hence good imaging) to make up for the lack of time alignment?

Hope that makes sense.... sorry for the noob questions