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One of the other reviews hints at this problem (a one star review), but isn't very clear.
The problem appears to be that the model number 630UA is actually a different model than is shown and described. I got a "630UA", but it didn't have an SD memory card slot as described and shown. Look closely at the picture, and you'll see the model number of what is shown.
What is especially aggravating is that the product they shipped me is actually selling for about half the price of what I paid.
Incidentally, the vendor, ANTonline, never returned the messages I left them through Amazon. Since it was a gift, I decided not to press for a return. I guess crime *does* pay.
Ron
I bought a system with reader cards port but thats a lie because the system don't have nothing at all.
I don't know why you advice about a system with those characteristiques and send another totally different.
This unit seemed great when I first bought it. After about a month the USB and SD slots stopped working and support was minimal was to non-existent from the manufacturer. The user manual was very small and lacked info. The buttons and volume knob don't always work well. I got the model with bluetooth but that was also a very poorly implemented feature. Reception also felt a tad weaker than my stock honda deck. I mostly use it for the aux in and mp3 cds which it plays well.
Overall the receiver is decent and I'd recommend it, but I would recommend using an mp3 player and AUX in instead of the USB and/or SD card reader on any device, especially this one.
Why the SD and USB are disappointing:
1. If you put more than a few files on them it takes a long time to read (can take more than 10 minutes)
2. If using WindowsXP (haven't tested with other OSs) to fill up SD card, sometimes you have to just format the card and try again because the Boss won't read it (yes, I am using the "safely remove device" feature in WinXP).
3. Navigation is horrible. The screen only shows a few characters at a time and it can take a long time to go through several tracks, especially if they're large files.
4. In a single file, fast-forwarding is a very long process (maybe 8x, so to get to the 40 minute mark in a file, it takes 5 minutes of holding the forward button). Plus, if you hit a bump or slip while fast forwarding and click the button again you'll skip tracks and have to start again.
5. Bookmarking (only works for SD) doesn't always work. It seems completely random to me (bookmarking is when it automatically picks up where if left off, i.e. the next time you turn it on).
So, if you really must have SD or USB this might be your receiver to get, but I would go with something else if you can.
Also, BOSS Audio as a company is very disorganized and unprofessional. If you look at their web site they have the wrong pictures with different models (including this one) and incorrect information throughout the page. Unless they reuse model numbers or something.
Boss maybe hasn't the same brand power of Pioneer or Kenwood, but it's a very fine receiver.
It's pretty, works flawlessly, has USB and SD ports (try to get that without spending double o triple), nice controls (including remote)
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