My current Alpine IDA x100 is really angering me as of late, to say it's been buggy is an understatement. I'm looking for a unit that will do full control and browsing of the iPod, but also has a CD player and good sound quality.
the new 988X head units are definitely worth looking into. I am also pretty happy with the recent, previous generation Pioneers.
On the other hand....you have other fingers.

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Im very happy with my 9886. Cant say how it sounds off the internal amp since all my speakers are amped. I like my Pioneer also until it died
im running a pioneer deh-p7900bt.....works great, only thing it needs is the cd-ub100 for usb and ipod
I picked up the 9886 today along with a amp to do my speakers finally, I'm pretty excited.
Cool man, let us know how it all works out for ya. I think you will like that unit. They are pretty easy to navigate too.
What kind of amp did you get?
On the other hand....you have other fingers.

In my family we teach that boys have a God-stick and girls have a Shame Cave. -John Stewart
If youre amping everything turn Power IC off so the internal amp isnt powering anything.
Just Alpine's 300watt Vpower got a pretty good deal on it. Will do thanks for the advice guys.