[ZTWsquared]

I’m tired of burning CDs to play MP3s in the car and ZX5focused’ post inspires me to consider digital music in my car.

I’m fortunate that my deck gives me options … but I’m not sure which choice to make – looking for some advice on these two options – or perhaps a third or fourth I haven’t considered yet.

My primary concern is sound quality but cost and convenience are also definitely factors – so what would you recommend – and thanks in advance for all input. (sorry for the size of the pics - resized them twice - obviously I suck at this)

Option A: (Pioneer digital adaptor to HU IP-Bus)
Pros: digital quality, controls iPod from HU, powers iPod, iPod stashed out of sight – no installation issues
Cons: my deck doesn’t support full functionality of adaptor/iPod (eg: single line scrolling text and awkward/slow navigation), must be iPod (a little pricey), adaptor gets mixed customer reviews on Crutchfield, iPod controls disabled – must use HU to operate iPod while connected to adaptor.



Option B: (use headphone jack and 2 adaptors to HU)
Pros: inexpensive and easy, probably much better than FM transmitter, gives me choice of MP3 players (eg: unit shown is $199CAD at Costco),
Cons: sound quality not as good as Option A (or is it?), uses MP3 player interface and not HU (or is this a Pro), forces installation of player to make it accessible.