Deck Suggestions

[bigkevracer]

Hi all.

I need to replace the deck in my newly acquired M35 Stagea as a priority, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions?

Must have feature is just aux audio input, as I plan to do the ash tray iPod dock. Must also be Single DIN.

Other than that I would like Bluetooth if it isn't that expensive, as I never have a charged headset, would be handy. I wanted CD, but reading about that Pioneer I was thinking I don't need it if I can use the iPod?

I'm happy enough with the standard speakers for now, so amps etc are not an immediate concern.

I have no brand preference, open to any suggestions.

A quick search around found:

Alpine CDE-125EBT (I don't actually understand the difference between that and the dearer ones?)

Pioneer MVH-8250BT

Pioneer DEH-9350SD (although the bluetooth module is $600?!?!)

But I'm pretty open to suggestion. What can I get that's good?

[SL33K]

i just got my self the CDA - 117e. Love the unit. easy to use and sounds very clear. loads of SQ settings.

you can connect Aux on it through the pre- outputs. i have seen the option in the manual and also when i press the source button. maybe some one can clarify this.

[bigkevracer]

I think the main thing is I want everything to play through the standard m35 screen eventually, and only want to install stuff that gets me closer to that goal.

The more I think about it the more I want a unit that does DVD. Suggestions?

[bigkevracer]

Found a couple of hits...

JVC KD-AVX77 ($1080 at JB) - http://www.jvc-australia.com/JVC/client/c_products_details.jsp?catID=28&prodID=484

Philips CED-370 - http://www.philipscaraudio.com.au/headunits/ced370.html

Kenwood do a DVD player which doesn't do Bluetooth for ~$360, so might be better off doing bluetooth later, not on the deck. Didn't really want to spend over $1k!