Boss 738BI

The Boss 738BI is an MP3 and Bluetooth compatible automotive in-dash CD receiver with USB and SD memory slots and front aux input offered by Boss Audio. It features an integrated USB port to enjoy media off USB devices as well as full detachable front panel which has a front AUX input to easily enjoy music off any portable audio player using a standard headphone jack, and is also capable of controlling an iPod with optional integration cable. It is compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 discs and has a built in PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner with 24 station preset, and can be switched between USA/Europe radio frequencies. It outputs 60 watts to 4 channels and there are dual RCA outputs for rear and front, as well as a subwoofer output.  To control the output sound, bass and treble are seperated and there are balance and fader controls. The Boss 738BI has illuminated buttons, comes with a wireless remote control and is sold as the RDS738BI which is the European frequency model.

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Boss 738BI
MSRP$213.00
Release date December, 2008
BrandBoss
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Pros:
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front USB and AUX inputs
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detachable faceplate
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includes wireless remote
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built-in iPod control
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use with iPod requires cable sold separately
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Features

  • ISO DIN mounting
  • Full detachable front panel
  • Full control for iPod (when used with IPC40 Integration Cable, sold separately)
  • 5 Volt preamp output
  • Oversized, active black mask display
  • Illuminated control buttons
  • PLL synthesized tuner
  • 24 Station presets
  • Switchable USA/Europe radio frequencies
  • USB port
  • SD Memory Card port
  • Front panel auxiliary input
  • Compatible with audio output of iPod and other MP3 players
  • Quartz digital clock
  • CD mute function
  • Track repeat
  • Intro scan
  • 1 Bit D/A converter
  • 8X oversampling
  • ESP (anti-skip mechanism)
  • MP3/CD-R/CD-RW compatible
  • ID3-Tag display
  • Aux/mobile video input (rear)
  • Separate bass and treble
  • Balance and fader controls
  • Subwoofer output (BassMax)
  • Dual (front and rear) RCA outputs
  • Loudness
  • Local/distance switch
  • Wireless remote control
  • Output power: 60W x 4 channels

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Yale

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August 7, 2009
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Pros

  • front USB and AUX inputs
  • detachable faceplate
  • includes wireless remote
  • built-in iPod control

Cons

  • use with iPod requires cable sold separately

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  • front USB and AUX inputs

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