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Old 09-13-2010, 04:47 AM   #5
Steve
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City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
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RE: Issue with Stereo and Amp wiring

For some car or marine type stereos you can buy a WIRED remote control to put on your bridge. I have installed them on my last two boats they work great! you can switch stations, change volume and from am/fm to CD or Ipod. Pretty much everything ,except the fade or balance control, which on the ones I have had had to be done from the main unit. It something which doesn't need to be done often in my case.
I second the benefits of the Ipod, if you can hook it up to the main unit you can control it's functions and charge it as well.
If you really" need your tunes" (I do) in my opinion it is worth putting in the latest base units which will allow you to do all of this. Load up your Ipod and listen to the music you like for 3 or 4 days! It is not a great deal of money and maybe one of the things you will use most often to provide enjoyment on the boat, on the way or at anchor, softly.
Good listening,
Steve W.
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