Eclipse cd 4000

[sonicboom03 0]

I want to buy a cd400 r/b but it says i need the Eclipse ipc-106. Now when i do a seach one item is just a simple wire(ECLIPSE iPC-106 iPOD iPHONE INTERFACE ADAPTER GENUINE - eBay (item 290471501209 end time Jan-31-11 11:36:02 PST)) and one is a $150 item(ECLIPSE NEW IPC-106 IPOD ADAPTER INTERFACE IPC106 - eBay (item 370475059712 end time Feb-12-11 13:49:25 PST)). My question is can i use just the wire or do i need the entire thing? Any help would be gladly appreciated.

[Impious 1,476]

You need the entire IPC-106 unit if you want to control the Ipod's functions via the headunit.

The other (cheaper) option would be to just connect the Ipod to the headunit through the headunit's auxillary input, which uses standard RCA cables. You won't be able to control the Ipod from the headunit, you'll have to use the Ipod itself to change songs/etc.

[sonicboom03 0]

That sucks! That unit is like 100 bucks on top of the deck. Thanks for the information i appreciate it.