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I'm a big fan of "classic" looking radios. What I mean is a single DIN unit that would provide the modern stuff, like DAB and possibly bluetooth - but not fussed about that.
Is there any recommendations here? Do any of them work with the in dash display (for nav mpg etc) ? Really thinking about ideas now as with the GPS issue the PCM has become more than useless to me.
I bought one of these and it works really well and doesn't look out of place. They also do one without a CD player.
https://vdo-webshop.nl/en/249-continental-radio-s?page=2
I didn't have PCM, so haven't lost any functionality. I just use my phone for nav with a vent holder.
Have you considered moving the control units around and putting in a modern double din unit that brings.you right up to current in terms of functionality?
I know Alex had done it and it looks factory.
I have, but to be honest, I don't need it. I don't need a flashy screen for navigation; Modern phone does this job much better.
I only need DAB and Bluetooth.
Bergvill FX sell a harness that converts the VDO head unit to the factory wiring.
This is needed because the VDO only has amplified outputs, and the factory Beckers had line-output which then went to the amp in the boot.
I had, and then gave away, one of the VDO's because I wanted to keep line-output to the amp (and I'm an idiot, more than likely).
However, Blaupunkt are imminently* releasing this, the Blaupunkt Bremen 46 SQR DAB:
Which has bluetooth, DAB, USB etc etc, and line-outputs.
I shall be getting one just as soon as it's available, and will then have my Becker Cascade Pro for sale.
*Although imminently may be an entirely new meaning of the word, looking at some forum posts about the release date
I have a PCM 2 (i think) - and I don't believe there's any amps anywhere (no BOSE). I would think that has amplified outputs straight to speakers? (only 4, 2 under the windscreen 2 in the rear )
