I realize my option was one of the cheapest available but:
The kenwood decks that support a cd changer (I got mine for ~140 from Crutchfield) also support the changer to RCA adapter ($20- cheapest of those that I have found). I plugged that in and have had absolutely no issues with it- the sound is excellent. However, I also went this route because after having read about the issues with the Alpine and similar issues with the Pioneer set up I decided I should have an inexpensive "out" (using the rca adapter). Kenwood also sells a $100 ipod adapter now (it wasn't out when I was purchasing a stereo) so you could spend 250 and have a reasonable setup- upgrade the deck if you want to get something with better sound or more features. I'm not an audiophile (and spend so much time driving on noisy city roads that it isn't a high priority for me) so maybe kenwood wouldn't be good for those that are.
I happen to like the rear, cd changer adapters- I can run the cable through my dash, and when I want to pull the faceplate off I just do that- and the cables are out of the way.
If the kenwood cable proves usable, then I will probably get a cupholder ipod holder and run the cable up through the bottom of the cupholder and into place (I have a 97 accord so I even can just close the cup holder lid and keep all the setup hidden).
Just another option.
The kenwood decks that support a cd changer (I got mine for ~140 from Crutchfield) also support the changer to RCA adapter ($20- cheapest of those that I have found). I plugged that in and have had absolutely no issues with it- the sound is excellent. However, I also went this route because after having read about the issues with the Alpine and similar issues with the Pioneer set up I decided I should have an inexpensive "out" (using the rca adapter). Kenwood also sells a $100 ipod adapter now (it wasn't out when I was purchasing a stereo) so you could spend 250 and have a reasonable setup- upgrade the deck if you want to get something with better sound or more features. I'm not an audiophile (and spend so much time driving on noisy city roads that it isn't a high priority for me) so maybe kenwood wouldn't be good for those that are.
I happen to like the rear, cd changer adapters- I can run the cable through my dash, and when I want to pull the faceplate off I just do that- and the cables are out of the way.
If the kenwood cable proves usable, then I will probably get a cupholder ipod holder and run the cable up through the bottom of the cupholder and into place (I have a 97 accord so I even can just close the cup holder lid and keep all the setup hidden).
Just another option.