im look ing to get a new alpine head unit but i don't know which to get. they ave the new cda model from 2006 or the previous model with the motorized face plate. however the new alpine has a ipod ready connection for cheaper.

 

If you have an iPod without a doubt go for the new one. It is a cable that simply pugs in the back and is around 30-40 bucks. Check out the 9857, that one seems to be our most popular this year.

 

Hell yeah, the 57 is one of the baddest units on the market this year by far

 

yea get it....i wish i had waited and got a newer model...oh well my 9855 USE to be hot stuff.

 

Well IDK if this helps but i have the new Alpine CDA9856 Deck w/ 30G ipod!! My HU had the ipod high speed cable that plugs in from the back and i am able to control my ipod from my HU making it way easier to find songs. Also the high speed cable charges your ipod when the car is runing... so no more running out of power while using those FM transmiters!! The cable only cost me $25.00 and my HU was like $225.00. Here are a few pics of the setup.......




IMO.... Best thing I could have done!! ( Before i had a indash 6 disk CD changer.... but it gets old having to change CDs all the time)