I've been very happy with Alpine h/u.

I have a 9851 in the 300TE and I have a 9885 for the 300CE.

I have XM and iPod connections in both units. I believe that the 9885 has a provision for a USB connection for your MP3 music.

I've also had an alpine h/u installed in my previous '91 420SEL.

I once had a sony h/u. Did not like it at all.

Wiring it right is important because you need to bypass the old amps and the Benz fader control switch.

Good luck!

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1989 300TE "Alice"
1990 300CE "Sam Spade"
1991 300CE "Beowulf" RIP (06.1991 - 10.10.2007)
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