The Pioneer DEH-P9600MP CD receiver's front panel motors down and out to the perfect angle for operating the controls. Behind it lurks a big, beautiful, multicolor Organic EL display, waiting to grab your attention with its amazing high-resolution animations. The 3-D setup screens provide the extra detail you need for precise adjustments. Plus, you can customize it with your own images!

System info and MP3/WMA text is easy to read on the large display, and the simple control panel gives the motorized face an uncluttered look. If you prefer having the face in the upright position, a secondary display is on-hand to enable you to see the receiver info.

The DEH-P9600MP delivers incredibly rich and detailed sound, thanks to the combination of an audiophile-grade Burr-Brown 24-bit digital-to-analog converter and a powerful MOSFET50 internal amp (22 watts RMS x 4). Pioneer's BMX digital processing restores the sharpness and depth that's often lost when music is converted to MP3 or WMA files.

If sonic perfection is your goal, Auto EQ uses an included microphone and a 13-band equalizer to measure your car's acoustics and adjust the receiver's sonic output accordingly. When you're in a hurry, make fast overall tone changes with Easy EQ's five preset tone curves; you can rely on Automatic Sound Levelizer to adjust the volume to compensate for changes in road noise.

Pioneer's Supertuner IIID has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best tuners on the road. System expansion options are endless, thanks to three sets of 4-volt preamp outputs, CD changer controls, satellite radio controls (compatible XM or SIRIUS tuner, antenna, and subscription also required), and an optional auxiliary input.

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