Tump43

That what my audio guy said. Perhaps he's wrong, or there is a fiber optic to regular cable converter. In any case, I know that I read on this forum somewhere that an aftermarket amp is being developed that will accept the fiber optic input and allow us all to upgrade eventually.

Viper98912

The clean sweep goes after the stock amp

91RS

I found an optical converter on Google, but it said it was for the older cars and not cars with MOST. Although Google doesn't like searching for the term "MOST," so there may be another one out there I missed. That would be what I would need though, I still have my entire system I yanked from my C230 before I traded.

Twenty4Play

Viper... definitely worth upgrading your non-navi to a navi... and in reply to your PM... the APS COMAND does everything in feet and miles, so nothing to worry about.

14cue

I felt the exact same way and after 3 tries + lots of $$ I've finally got it right. I did it mostly for cosmetic reasons. The maps were secondary. I can't say I have any regrets even after all the time and money I've wasted. OEM FTW.

redlegjames

Since you are in Atlanta, call Bryan at Cartronics: www.cartronics.com. He can source a COMAND unit for you and also do the STAR programming. He is in Atlanta and his install and customer service are great. Tell him that James Andrews sent you.

He found my COMAND for $1450 including the nav DVD. Make sure he knows you want the one that fits flush without an adaptor kit!

He has all sorts of goodies for MB, including a remote start system that works using your keyfob, which is next on my list!