Clarion's affordable DXZ385USB CD receiver isn't entry-level — it's your entry into a new world of in-car entertainment. Plug a thumb drive into the convenient front-panel USB input for easy access to music files, or use the input to connect your iPod® and put your favorite playlists at your fingertips.

The DXZ385USB also handles more conventional media with ease. It'll play your CDs, whether you've bought them at the record store or burned them at home, and it supports discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files. You can expand your entertainment options by adding a satellite radio tuner and tapping into the unparalleled music, news, talk, and sports offered by XM and SIRIUS. You'll also find an auxiliary input on the front panel for other audio sources.

A robust internal amplifier keeps the sound coming on strong. Three sets of preamp outputs give you the option of connecting outboard amplifiers and subwoofers, with high- and low-pass filters and a subwoofer level control to shape the output. The included remote control gives you handy access to the main receiver functions when you're driving.

Details:

• General features:

• CD receiver with built-in amplifier (20 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
• plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files)
• detachable face with dot matrix display
• wireless remote

• Audio features:

• Z-enhancer Plus EQ (2-band parametric EQ and five preset tone settings)
• Magna Bass EX bass boost
• high- and low-pass filters
• subwoofer level control

• Expandability:

• built-in iPod control — no adapter necessary
• compatible with optional satellite radio, CD changer
• inputs: front-panel USB input (for Windows Media devices, USB storage devices, and iPod), front-panel auxiliary input
• outputs: three sets of preamp outputs
• compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)