Semi-true. I have my iPod through the new gen Aux input, because I will never give up my glove box CDC with its ability to spontaneously play anything external.

Eh, Not really. IMHO, The cd player sounds much better then the iPod.

This is the thing I was thinking about, the Dension Ice>Link Gateway 400. That looks like it has all kinds of inputs, including that it retains OEM CD changer use. Does anyone know anything about this product?

http://www.dension.com/icelinkgateway400.php

It simply doesn't exist yet. We probably won't see this until end of the year.

Bummer. That seemed like such a great answer, too.

We'll have a full report when our testers arrive. :)

You could try intravention. http://www.intravention.co.uk You can have the Alpine CHA-S634 MP3/CD Changer as well as the iPod connected. Although they both "hang" from the CD changer connection, you select between the two devices via the NAV/radio display.