Integrating directly with your sat-ready car stereo meant the need for both a tuner-box and a smart adapter/cable. If you upgraded your car stereo, chances are you needed to get a new adapter.

That is, until now.

Introducing the XM Direct 2. Shipping now and available for an MSRP price of $129.99, the XM Direct 2 is a fully upgradeable (“flashable”) solution. In other words, it'll never become obsolete.

The XM Direct 2 supports more than 100 car stereos just by flashing the software via the USB port. Simply download and update to the latest software. And as the latest head unit technology continuously evolves and new manufacturers add XM capability to their radios, you'll be good to go.

Now most people generally aren't up to flashing, wiring and installing tuners, which is why professional install is recommended. But the reality nowadays is that many people are opting for professional installs anyway. For folks who want to have a clean XM installation with the most flexibility, this is truly the way to go.

The XM Direct 2 also has an expansion port, allowing you to connect other devices like CD Changers or iPod adapters right into it.

Oh and one more thing, it's not a static built-in tuner anymore either. The XM Direct 2 rocks out now with the XM Mini-Tuner cartridge (about the size of a 9-volt battery). Pop it out, and your XM subscription can go with you from your car to your pocket instantly.

For most people car stereos should be heard, not seen. If you want a clean install, with absolute flexibility and portability, your wait is over.