Getting New Head Unit, need help

I like eclipse quality, they make excellent audio products. I have had eclipse HU's, amps and speakers and have never had problems with quality in sound or build with them. My only probelm with eclipse HU's is that you need a seperate module with the higher end units to play MP3's, I have a real beef with this as the module does a whole lot of other things that I am not interested in. I don't feel that I should have to shell out extra cash just to get a feature that is pretty much basic these days. I know on the lower end models you can play mp3's out of the box but I want the crossover and eq feature of the upper end models. I personally own an Alpine CDA-9815 and I absolutely love this HU, the sound quality is excellent and it has great features, the built in crossover is awesome and the non fading subwoofer preout is top notch. I have owned many HU's from different companies, Alpine, eclipse, Kenwood(the worst), pioneer(pretty good for price) and I have to say that the Alpine's have always ended up being my favorites.

P.S. I don't see how the eclipse ESN system is effective at all, ok great they replace my radio if it is stolen. What about the cost of replacing my windows and having it tinted again. Thiefs don't know or don't care that the radio will be useless when they rip it out, they will always find some idiot to buy it and you are left with the damage to your car. I will take the detachable face anytime.

Have you looked at the Alpine CVA-1004. Its cheaper then the Pioneer and has more options for expansion. Alpine CVA-1004