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eslai · 11-30-2005, 10:31 AM

I thought I read that the 2006 can read MP3s, but only with the PCM addition, not just the CD player.

And the biggest problem with the 987 is the fiber optic (MOST) bus that all the audio rides on. You can't just swap in any old aftermarket stereo.

In fact, right now, we have precisely ZERO options.

I downloaded the MOST specs and while the protocol doesn't look difficult, I don't have the hardware to do the sniffing and analysis. My biggest question is why is it taking so long for companies like Alpine, Dension, etc. to figure this crap out!? There's a large market forming for MOST bus audio, one would think!

11-30-2005, 10:31 AM	#5
eslai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,052	I thought I read that the 2006 can read MP3s, but only with the PCM addition, not just the CD player. And the biggest problem with the 987 is the fiber optic (MOST) bus that all the audio rides on. You can't just swap in any old aftermarket stereo. In fact, right now, we have precisely ZERO options. I downloaded the MOST specs and while the protocol doesn't look difficult, I don't have the hardware to do the sniffing and analysis. My biggest question is why is it taking so long for companies like Alpine, Dension, etc. to figure this crap out!? There's a large market forming for MOST bus audio, one would think!