22/05/2026
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The Alpine iDA-X305S is a single-DIN digital media receiver featuring a 2.2-inch full-color TFT screen and a dedicated rotary encoder designed for easy navigation. Lacking a built-in CD player, it focuses heavily on USB, iPod, iPhone, and Pandora connectivity.Audio & Sound PerformanceBuilt-in Amplifier: 50 Watts x 4 channels Max (18W x 4 RMS CEA-2006 compliant).DAC: High-end Burr-Brown 24-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).EQ: 2-band parametric equalizer with adjustable bass center frequency, bass bandwidth, and treble.High-Pass Filter: Selectable at OFF/80/120/160Hz.Expandability: IMPRINT ready (requires PXA-H100) for advanced auto-tuning and sound processing.Preouts: 3 sets of 2-volt preamp outputs (Front, Rear, Subwoofer) with dedicated sub-level control.Media & ConnectivityiPod & iPhone Control: Direct USB connection for seamless control, with percentage and alphabet search capabilities.Pandora Integration: Can control the Pandora app via a connected iPhone, allowing thumbs up/down, skipping, and station changing on-screen.USB Playback: Rear USB port supports mass storage devices. Plays MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files.Bluetooth: Ready (Requires KCE-400BT or KCE-250BT adapters for hands-free calling and streaming).Auxiliary: Full-Speed AUX+ and Ai-NET AUX-IN capable (requires separate accessory cables like KCE-237B or KCA-235B).Radio: AM/FM tuner with RDS (Radio Data System) and 18 FM / 12 AM station presets.Display & DesignScreen: 2.2-inch TFT full-color display supports album artwork and song metadata (depending on the connected device).Faceplate: Detachable face with blue/red button illumination.Controls: Double-action rotary encoder (central jog dial) that mimics an iPod's click wheel for navigation.Chassis Size: Standard Single-DIN dimensions (178 mm x 50 mm x 156 mm).