Looking for some input. I installed a new stereo system last year, sounds great, but I hate the functionality of my current head unit. I let the installer talk me into a run of the mill Pioneer (not marine). I really want something that sounds great, has a dedicated full I-Pod connection, XM/Sirius ready, and set up for multiple full function remotes. My mounting location is in the cabin, I need full control from the helm via remote, and want a full function remote on the stern so I am not climbing in and out of the boat 1000 times a day. The only thing I have seen so far that looks like what I want is the Alpine ida-1000. Anyone have one and like it, or can point me to something similar.

I am also wondering if anyone is using their GPS for XM/Sirius input. I see a lot of them say they are compatible, but they dont give a lot of info on how to do it or if it will interface with a stereo head unit. I am in the market for a new GPS too, so would like to get one that will do XM and save on mounting an extra antenna.

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I've got two Alpine 9886s on a JL Audio system. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a unit that will suit your needs better than the ida-1000. I think Alpine is about the only one left that has a RF remote available. I'm driving multiple amps so all the pre-amp outs that the Alpine has really simpified set up.
I'm curious who your dealing with in eastern MI. If it's Soundwaves in Clinton Township, GOOD LUCK. I found it very frustrating and it won't ever happen again. I ended up having my credit card company and the BBB involved. My CC company had to square it up for me

I'm about to install Sony head unit in cabin with the wired remotes outside tied into a Lowrance HDS-5 chartplotter flush mounted where my speedo was located. I still think the Lowrance requires an additional/optional antenna for "sirius weather radar/Sirius music".

ALPINE!!!!!!! only way to go and their remotes are the best i have seen!!! i have been around mobile audio since my early teens and i can say that the alpine marine stuff is top notch, i cant recomend it enough! i have the cda-9886M with 2 remotes

I almost used them but found someone local to do it at the last minute. Had issues there as well though. I am running a full J/L system too, great stuff, but had a hard time getting the products I wanted. I am still running one amp that I didnt want, but since it sounds good and I never paid for the other model I may just keep it now.

hot... how many watts do you have?

Can anyone tell me the difference between the different remotes that Alpine offers . Their web site isnt very helpful. The offer the MC1, MC2, and each of them in a kit form, but dont tell you what you get as a kit, or the difference between the 2 models.

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I am currenty putting in a iDA-X100M. A guy I know has the same stereo. It sounds and works great.