I am not too familiar with the communication protocol used by various CD changers, but it would make sense if it was a serial connection of sorts. Would it therefore be possible to control a common CD changer with the Empeg - perhaps utilizing some CD Text information for the display, and routing the audio through the AUX input?

Most of you must be thinking "we have oodles of MP3's, why would we want CD changers?" Well, maybe not a changer, but a single CD would be nice. That way when a guest is in the car, and wants to listen to a CD that is not contained on the Empeg, that option would be available.

Another possibility would be controlling a CD-ROM drive, thus making it possible to RIP CDs while driving. I can see how that whole idea would be quite the pain in the butt, yet I think that would be a GREAT idea.

Any thoughts?