Technical Details CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels) plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files (will not play rights-protected music files on disc) detachable face inputs: front USB and auxiliary inputs Kenwood has developed a "dual mode" feature for this unit (and other I suspect) which I think would be ideal for families with kids. Easily selectable, in dual mode different sources can be listened to through the front and back speakers. With the included remote control, the kids can play what they please (iPod, whatever) through the back speakers while the adults can do what they want in front. Good idea.
All in all, this is a good sounding unit that has a nice quality feel. Great for the price and I’d do it again faced with the same circumstances.