USB connections on car stereos

[neathgirl]

Hi,

Am thinking about buying a new car stereo as the factory fitted one on my new car is a bit pathetic. Having looked at a lot of stereos I am undecided whether it is best to buy one with a front AUX-IN line or a USB front connection. Can anyone tell me the difference and whether the usb connection is ipod compatible? Also, what is the better connection to have usb or aux-in?

Many Thanks :-)

[snapdarlich]

Well...I don't know that much about the technical side, but the Aux in will give you far more choice. You can use any Mp3 player...in fact anything with a headphone socket...

If you use the Usb, it will work with Ipod, but it won't play any AAC encoded or AAC protected tracks (usually - check the instructions for supported formats. Try to make sure for verstility the songs you put on your ipod are all MP3's.