🎶USB Car Stereo Deck ~ SONY XPLOD CDX-GT610U

SONY XPLOD CDX-GT610U Car Stereo Deck ** you will need to obtain the corresponding wire bundle to connect to your vehicle ** Which you can get from Visions Electronics or a car audio shop The Sony Xplod CDX-GT610U is a single-DIN car CD receiver known for its wide support for external audio sources like iPods and USB devices, which was a notable feature when the unit was released around 2007. It was praised as a cost-effective and user-friendly option. It has a detachable faceplate and a dot-matrix fluorescent display with blue backlighting. KEY FEATURES - Connectivity: In addition to standard AM/FM radio and CD playback, the CDX-GT610U features a front-panel USB port and a front auxiliary input for connecting portable audio players. - iPod control: A key selling point was the "Made for iPod" functionality. Users can connect their iPod via a direct cable to get full control through the head unit, with the display showing track and artist information. - Audio quality: The unit includes Sony's EQ3 Stage 2 (3-band equalizer) with 7 preset sound curves to adjust audio output. It has a 52W x 4 channel maximum power output and includes a switchable pre-amp output for a subwoofer. - Design: The CDX-GT610U has a fold-down, detachable faceplate with a fluorescent blue-on-black dot-matrix display and blue button lighting. - Faceplate perimeter: Has 4/4 prongs ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ - Disc playback: The CD player is compatible with CD-R/RW discs and can play MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files. - Satellite radio ready: The head unit was pre-wired for compatibility with XM or Sirius satellite radio tuners (which were sold separately). Common issues and considerations - No Bluetooth: As a unit from the late 2000s, it lacks built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming or hands-free calling, a standard feature on most modern car stereos. - USB speed: Some users reported that the unit was slow to read and index large USB thumb drives. iPod compatibility: Newer iPhone models and iPods with a Lightning connector require an adapter to work with the 30-pin iPod dock connector. - Button layout: Some reviewers found the button layout on the faceplate to be somewhat conventional compared to other Sony Xplod models, but overall still user-friendly. - Limited features compared to modern receivers: Newer stereos offer features like large touchscreens, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and advanced digital signal processing that are not available on this older model. Where to find support - Manuals: Installation/ operations manuals available for download on the official Sony Canada support page. AUDIO PLAYBACK - Disc formats: Plays back standard CDs as well as CD-R/RW discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files. - USB compatibility: Can play music files from standard USB mass storage devices like flash drives. - iPod control: Provides full control of a connected iPod directly from the stereo's faceplate. - Auxiliary input: Includes a front-panel 3.5mm jack for connecting portable music players. - Radio tuner: Features a built-in AM/FM tuner with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. - Satellite radio ready: It is compatible with optional XM or Sirius satellite radio tuners. SOUND & AMPLIFICATION - Amplifier: A built-in amplifier provides 17 watts RMS (52 watts peak) per channel across 4 channels. - Equalizer: The EQ3 Stage 2 features a 3-band equalizer with seven preset tone curves and a customizable setting. - Pre-amp output: Includes one set of 2-volt preamp outputs that are switchable for a subwoofer. - Sound processing: Comes with features like BBE-MP Digital and Dynamic Soundstage Organizer II (DSO II). STATISTICS & SPECIFICATIONS Power output: RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels CD signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Preamp output: 2 volts CD frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz FM sensitivity: 9 dBf Display: Fluorescent dot-matrix display with blue key illumination Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 24-bit Dimensions: 178 mm (W) x 50 mm (H) x 180 mm (D) Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg Pickup in NW Calgary