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Old Apr 22, 2019 | 01:51 PM
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Hi - thinking to upgrade the head unit in my 2005 SL55. one key component I'd need is either

https://navtv.com/products/NTV-KIT50...-s-opti-1.html

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https://www.amazon.com/XTRONS-Optical-Replacement-Decoder-Mercedes-Benz/dp/B06Y673ZRV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=xtrons+most&qid=1555954693&s=gateway&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/XTRONS-Optical-Replacement-Decoder-Mercedes-Benz/dp/B06Y673ZRV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=xtrons+most&qid=1555954693&s=gateway&sr=8-1

there is considerable difference in cost and wondering if anyone has experience with them or does know what the difference / benefit is? was going through many related threads but seems not being addressed so far. thanks much!
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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I think people go with NavTV or with the Avin unit. Not sure much difference functionally. Yours and the Avin are just Chinese clones of the NavTV unit.
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Got most parts together I think I need including the 40eu10 antenna adapter. I've read conflicting things about the antenna cable. with an Alpine head unit and the AVIN MOST adapter as I plan to keep the Bose amp, is there a need to re-run antenna cable or not? is the stock antenna cable any special other then maybe the connector to the radio, which I think the adapter is for? (all this is in a 2005 SL55). thanks much
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