When you want a CD receiver that plays all your discs, and includes easy hook-ups for your iPod® or other portables, take a good look at the Sony Xplod CDX-GT540UI. It plays your store-bought discs,as well as discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files. It features a USB input for your iPod, and sports a handy front-panel auxiliary input for a plug-and-play satellite radio or other portables. And, if you're a radio fan, the CDX-GT540UI's tuner receives Radio Data System information from participating AM or FM stations, so you'll see station call letters and song info on your Sony's display.

Quick-BrowZer for finding files fast
Quick BrowZer lets you search for a song by genre, artist, or album — just rotate the knob to find the song you want, then push to select. If you've got lots of songs on your iPod, the Jump control leaps through them in 10% increments. You can switch to Passenger Control mode if you or your passengers prefer using the iPod's controls.

Get the best sound
The CDX-GT540UI's powerful amp and high-quality digital-to-analog converter ensure realistic sound, and you can customize the sonics with the EQ3's seven preset tone curves and 3-band equalizer. Boost the sound quality of your digital music up a notch with Sony's DM+ Advanced circuitry. It restores the details lost to compression, so you enjoy the best possible sound from your MP3, WMA, or AAC files.

Want to kick it up?
You'll find two sets of preamp outputs for adding external amplifiers or a powered subwoofer. Built-in high- and low-pass filters ensure you send your speakers only the frequencies they're best equipped to handle.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.