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I've been waiting and looking - now I've got a Supra with a stock system and am ready to build a decent system but I want an MP3 plaer this time around. The local shop mentioned an Alpine unit for $799 that they didn't have in stock at the time and showed me a Kenwood unit ($599). I dn't have the model number handy but I was surprised that the face didn't flip and that it seemed a little cheesy. For instance to load a CD a button is pushed and the face just flops down to allow access to the slot. My current Alpine in another car is motorized and way smooth - but no MP3 
Who's MP3 head unit is worth looking at? I'd like something that will display ID3 tags, don't care much about MSFT's WMV format (bleah), would like easy directory navigation (say like a CD changer with multiple disks), and prefer a rotary volume. The Alpine has a bunch of this but $799 ain't cheap!
Will be replacing door speakers, rear speakers, and would like a set of 10s to replace the factory sub so I guess I'll have to run an amp. I may try to run the others from the head unit but I'm not positive. I don't wish to give up all of my storage (cough) for a stereo like I've done in my RX7! This is for a MKIV - want a single DIN head BTW, lower portion will hold turbo timer etc.
Heelp!
Who's MP3 head unit is worth looking at? I'd like something that will display ID3 tags, don't care much about MSFT's WMV format (bleah), would like easy directory navigation (say like a CD changer with multiple disks), and prefer a rotary volume. The Alpine has a bunch of this but $799 ain't cheap!
Will be replacing door speakers, rear speakers, and would like a set of 10s to replace the factory sub so I guess I'll have to run an amp. I may try to run the others from the head unit but I'm not positive. I don't wish to give up all of my storage (cough) for a stereo like I've done in my RX7! This is for a MKIV - want a single DIN head BTW, lower portion will hold turbo timer etc.
Heelp!