New Fusion MS-RA200

[joemat]

Anyone have any more info on the new Fusion MS-RA200 Marine Stereo? I understand it was announced at the Miami Show and should be going on sale soon. I have attached one of the articles that are out on the web, but many details (including specs) are not there. It looks to have a really small footprint.

http://www.panbo.com/archives/2010/0..._features.html

[mwardncsu]

I've talked with the US team about this unit as I've been trying to make a decision. Smaller footprint than the IP600. 2-zone only. Does not appear to list the class-D amps on the limited specs - but this could just not be listed...

Has USB connectivity so you can play audio off a USB stick - and I wonder if they will eventually support the "1 wire" connectivity of iPods like the Sony and a few other units do. I can't get a good answer on what level of support it will have for the iPhone - apparently can support it as an iPod, but not clear if I could receive a call or not over bluetooth or directly when its externally connected. Someone else mentioned that the reason there is restrictions on the iPhone suport for the IP600 could be the fact that the phone goes inside the unit, and could inhibit cell quality. With the RA-200, it uses an external cable, or you can use the optional "dock" - if I did not want the dock unit and just the cradle it would be nice to get iPhone function - I think I'm going to end up with the Sony unit as its the only one I've seen as "Works with iPhone" and that's important for me - if it was not for wanting my phone to charge & receive calls then I would definately be going with the IP600 or waiting for the RA200.

Contact the US Fusion team and ask to speak to David - one of their tech guys - very helpful and has provided a lot of info....

[joemat]

Originally Posted by mwardncsu

I've talked with the US team about this unit as I've been trying to make a decision. Smaller footprint than the IP600. 2-zone only. Does not appear to list the class-D amps on the limited specs - but this could just not be listed...

Has USB connectivity so you can play audio off a USB stick - and I wonder if they will eventually support the "1 wire" connectivity of iPods like the Sony and a few other units do. I can't get a good answer on what level of support it will have for the iPhone - apparently can support it as an iPod, but not clear if I could receive a call or not over bluetooth or directly when its externally connected. Someone else mentioned that the reason there is restrictions on the iPhone suport for the IP600 could be the fact that the phone goes inside the unit, and could inhibit cell quality. With the RA-200, it uses an external cable, or you can use the optional "dock" - if I did not want the dock unit and just the cradle it would be nice to get iPhone function - I think I'm going to end up with the Sony unit as its the only one I've seen as "Works with iPhone" and that's important for me - if it was not for wanting my phone to charge & receive calls then I would definately be going with the IP600 or waiting for the RA200.

Contact the US Fusion team and ask to speak to David - one of their tech guys - very helpful and has provided a lot of info....

This could be an option for me as I am not looking for a lot of power in a head unit ( I am installing a JL MHD/600 Amp). I like the compact size of this unit as it will take-up less helm space. I wonder if it has RCA outs for the amp, and RCA inputs for XM Radio??

I will give them a call.

[joemat]

Is this unit on sale yet?

[a twisted pair]

Originally Posted by joemat

Is this unit on sale yet?

Nope-try another 60 days