The lack of integration of newer ipods is a letdown. Also without an amplifier, the stereo won't give enough power to good speakers, making it sound good, but not fantastic. The unit itself is really easy to use, and the sound quality is pretty good. I would get a newer unit if I had to make this purchase again.
Very nice Alpine cd player. Typical A+++ buttons/ergonomics and easiness of use! The only thing is it does not charge your ipod or iphone player while its connected. The radio is great. I give the sound equalizer adjustments a B, I wish it had a little more detail and fine tuning in that department. Very pleased overall with this unit...Alpine is the best!
I love that since recieveing the unit i have been able to attach all my equipment into one unit. I have a sirius radio, an ipod and two amps running lines off the unit and the compact space allowed me to hide all wires and power boxes. the unit allows easy access to sound specs and responds great. A+
Alpine in audio is like apple in computers. I have been buying Alpine for many years now. Radios speakers and amps. This is high quality equipment
I LOVE THE PRODUCT ALPINE IS ALWAYS MY NUMBER 1 CHOICE FOR CAR AUDIO AND I HAVE ALPINE CDE 9805 IN MY OTHER CAR ALPINE IS ALWAYS MY BEST AUDIO 100% SATISFIED
MY FACEPLATE WAS STOLEN, HAD TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. MORE THAN HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT THAT I HAVE PURCHASED.