I recently bought a Blaupunkt Atlanta 110 ($119 from MidwestElectronics.com). Thought I would stay German...not bad but definitely need to upgrade my original speakers, need extra power and a subwoofer, perhaps.  SO wouldn't let me drop $300 for the Blaupunkt blue-tooth capable stereo, but this one has the iPod/phone/Pad plug-in. 

Skip
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On Jan 4, 2012, at 1:39 PM, Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hello Volks,
> 
> At the risk of starting another endless thread on "the best car stereo", I
> could sure use some input. I know of lot of folks like the Alpine, which I
> am seriously considering, but from the online descriptions and photos, I
> can't really tell whether or not any of the Alpine units allow one to tune
> the radio manually, i.e., one frequency at a time, versus having a preset
> button. That's really a biggie for me - - I'm a radio junkie and if I can't
> pick and choose my frequencies I don't have any use for the unit.
> 
> Other requirements: USB, CD, and Bluetooth.
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions, or know if any of the Alpine units allow for
> selective tuning? Also, I think I've read it before, but the newer
> (smaller) units can be installed in our Vanagons, just need a custom
> bracket or something, right?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Gary