I bought mine to replace a dead factory radio. I never used the cassette player and had no interest in carrying CDs around so the digital media options are first rate. Controls are mostly electronic, including tuning. The single control knob is mainly a volume control with secondary functions added.
Nice crisp sound, even with old factory speakers. Tuner is stable and static free. If you want loud, or deep base add an amplifier. Blue illumination is fixed brightness. North America and Europe compatible, switchable station frequency spacing. The iPod control cable connects on the rear so if you intend to use that feature have the adapter cable on hand at install. Chassis is standard DIN spec but still surprisingly deep for a unit with no mechanics (need over 160mm + room for wires).