This unit does not have it's own CD player built in. It consists of a waterproof faceplate that is only 1 3/8" deep and a separate black box that can be stored anywhere. This unit is for those who prefer iPod and MP3 music over CDs or for those who want to exclusively use a CD Changer. It has RCA Aux input jacks for connecting an iPod, MP3 player, or other external device.

Features:

- Waterproof and Splash-proof face
- Sirius-ready (controls the SIR 2.5 Satellite Receiver which is sold separately)
- 180 watts (4 x 45 watts) peak amplifier power
- AM/FM tuner
- Unique two-line display
- Preamp outputs (2 pairs)
- RCA Aux inputs for satellite radio, MP3 or iPod
- CD Changer Control (no CD mechanism in actual unit. CD Changer is sold separately)
- Faceplate size: 7 1/8"W x 2 1/8"H x 1 3/8"D
- Black Box size: 8 1/8" (including mounting tabs) W x 6 1/2" L x 1 3/4" H
- Cable length from box to faceplate is 39"
- 1 Year factory warranty

The "black box" stereo is a first in the marine industry! It focuses specifically on eliminating the potential problem of water intrusion in a marine stereo. The MBB218 comes with a waterproof faceplate as well as a separate box, functioning as the "brain" of the unit, that can be placed anywhere! This box allows boaters to put it in a water-protected area. In this era of portable media, many boaters are more interested in bringing along their iPod than in using a traditional CD player, so we designed the MBB218 with no CD mechanism. Instead, it's equipped with aux-in to plug in either an MP3 player or a variety of other types of portable media.