Original 550 Radio/CD Unit.....

I think early 355 had them too and indeed there was a thread a few months ago by someone desperate for one - might be worth cross posting there too

 

Mark- We see someone looking for original stereo equipment quite frequently here. Might be worth your while to post an ad up above or put the pieces on E-Bay. The systems bring good money.

Assuming this is a Becker unit, here are all the Ferraris fitted with the same stereo:

Ferrari Parts : 177783 : 177783 RADIO/BECKER

And here are the Ferraris fitted with the CD changer:

Ferrari Parts : 168856 : 168856 C/D CHANGER

You can find the Sony equivalent list from the same source, Ricambi's online parts catalog.

 

I offer you $20 for the lot, right now

 

Found out it is a Sony, which was only fitted to 550s and 5.2 F355s.

 

It says Sony on the back Terry.

Same one I have in my car.

cheers,

bill

 

Bill- Yup, that is how I figured out what it was. Did not look the first time.

 

Specifically, it's a Ferrari-branded SONY unit, Model XR-F20. The corresponding SONY unit is the XR-C720. The only difference between the Ferrari and SONY units is the faceplate.
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Your right Barry,

Don't use mine very much, but have to say way to many buttons

cheers,

Bill

 

Bill- Mine is a Becker and I do not use it at all.

 

I think " Ferrari Sony XRF21RDS " for F355 and 550 maranello

 

It's really a good unit and easy to use once you learn what all the buttons are for. The stock speakers are adequate but CDs tend to skip on rough roads.

As Mark mentioned, this system is in "as new" condition and is desirable for someone who would like to replace an aftermarket system with the stock system for concours reasons.

 

I think that I have used the cd maybe 4 or 5 times since I have had the car Terry.

cheers,

Bill

 

If your ever out my way Barry maybe you will show me.

I have all the books but to lazy to learn since I don't use it.

cheers,

Bill

 

Bernard, I have the XR-F20 in my 1999 550. Yes, the radio shown appears to be the XR-F21RDS which superceded mine before Ferrari switched to Becker.

Barry
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Bill,

I had to read the book before I could use the system, but just once. The buttons are pretty intuitive and make sense after a few tries. You can set time, radio station pre-sets, change display color and brightness, switch between AM, FM, tape and CD (there's even a TV switch, but the unit wasn't supplied with the car) and there are the usual volume, treble bass, fader and L-R speaker control buttons. It just takes a bit of time sitting in the car with the stereo manual and learning the control buttons. It took me about fifteen minutes to figure it all out. The nice thing about this unit is that there is no security code to enter when you turn on the power with the battery disconnect switch.

Barry

 

He even has the faceplate carrying case!

Mine is marked SONY. Maybe the superceded model's case is marked Ferrari...just in case you forget what kind of car you have when you are away from it.

 

I have never even found the power button to turn it on. And, hope I don't .

 

Well, there is no separate power button. I won't tell you how to turn it on so you can keep enjoying your radio.

 

Barry,

What's the plastic thing sticking out of the radio ?
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Bill,

It's a tape cassette...Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Side A) and Magical Mystery Tour (Side B).

Unlike the CD player, the tapes don't skip.

Barry

 

Never thought about that.... no skipping !

I'll have to dig out some old tapes .

cheers.

 

You're welcome, Mark. You have a very desirable unit in as new condition. It's appropriate for very late F355s and 550s as it superceded the XR-F20 I have in my 1999 550. It's perfect for someone interested in concours. 550s anf F355s are no longer "current models" in concours designation and your complete outfit , I feel, is worth a premium.

Barry