Edmunds Tech Test: Sony DSX-S100 Digital Media Receiver

Sony's DSX-S100 Takes iPods for a Ride in Its "Tune Tray"

Published: 10/13/2010 - by Ken C Pohlmann, Contributor

Pros: Low cost, easily interfaces with iPods and MP3 players, direct wired connection provides excellent sound.
Cons: Inconvenient to plug and unplug your MP3 player, drab LCD display, manually operated Tune Tray lacks the polish that a motorized tray would provide.
MSRP: $150

If you're still listening to CDs in your car, then you must really like Culture Club, Pet Shop Boys and Wham! The '80s are ancient history and the venerable CD is heading for the same dustbin. Not to be left behind, formerly CD-centric car stereo head units are transforming themselves into discless players (also called "mechless").

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By blackadder5639
on 12/15/10
1:17 PM PST

I still listen to CD in my car! Mostly MP3s burned onto a CD-R. That's about as much music to last me a 5 hr trip, although I rarely do such long trips. Why spend $230 on an iPod when I can get the same functionality on a CD for less than $1? The integration you talk about is a problem. I don't get it: are most car manufacturers now expecting customers to never upgrade their stereos?

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