Hello David,

I I stapled the Alpine CDE-164BT. It has all the stuff you mentioned except Sirius. However, I’m fairly certain that you can get a plug in module for this deck that will support Sirius/XM.

Alpine also makes a small amplifier KTP-445A that boosts the output to 45 Watts RMS (be sure to learn about and pay attention to the difference between RMS and max output power). I have this installed with the same deck in my wife’s car and it works seamlessly. 

In my Vanagon, I I stalled the PSE-S8 under the driver’s seat. It sounds great!

I haven’t installed them yet, but I have Polk MM-6502 speakers for the doors with a JL Audio RD400/4 amp for them and future rear speakers.

I’ll let you know how that sounds.

I’d love to pay shipping for a swivel base. I have a tin top Syncro and the addition of a swivel passenger seat would be amazing. I sent a private email as well. 

Happy New Year and let us know what you end up with!!

Thank You,

Ken

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> On Dec 30, 2017, at 12:17 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote:
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> Happy New Year Vanagon fans
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> 
> I have a new stereo on my wishlist for this year, and I thought some people on the list may have some experience and recommendations with the type I am looking forward.  I want to upgrade to a Sirius XM ready stereo with the usual AM/FM, CD and bluetooth.  I also plan to add a pre-amp.
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> 
> On a related note, I removed the driver side seat swivel which opened up the space underneath the seat for the pre-amp, and also put a battery charger/conditioner there.  If anyone needs a seat swivel mine is in good shape and free for the shipping.
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> David B.
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> Boise