inputs.text: even better alpine 9886 - cda117 replaces alpine 9886 served well 5 years products look feel sound quality period biolite display always readable compared brands led displays direct sunlight look like matrix completely blank circles topdown miata driving sound processor perfects sound like alpine pxah100 advantage control display alpine hus not real \\soundstage\\ processing h100 h660 difference pros kinds inputs short video high speed internet onboard parametric graphic eq mean dont need linked multieq processor make eq adjustments case 9886 h100 oh mention overall quality middle ground miss separate connections ipod usb 9886s ipod connection via \\full speed\\ cable leaving usb open thumb drives tunes 117 one usb must shared plus insert ipod adapter usb tried using adapter mall shack store didnt carry signal forum writer mentioned usb connection better ipod uses superior da converter 117 rather old analog ipod mostly podcasts dont care quality signal cons beware three slide switches bottom unit switching tofrom internal amp external amp mine 117 reversed youd think sliding switch toward \\ext\\ marking away \\normal\\ means external amp mine works moving away \\ext\\ no sound setup reverse switches minor cons detachable faceplate touchy clip not due lack dexterity part night wished miners head light task minor cons wish display dimmer adjustments lower settings wouldnt use blackout option night driving couple things minor mention lest give impression 117 not great product