I was initially really happy with this player in my Focus TDCI Ghia, it is the best standard stereo for volume and sound that I have ever had. However recently it has started skipping and the sound breaking up. So I think I might change it, shame as I will probably have to ditch the steering wheel controls, and I guess I will need some kind of a mounting plate for the silly shape of the Ford item. My main concern is how loud the 6006E is, does this system have an external amplifier somewhere or is it just a fairly powerful head unit? I used to mess around with amps etc but cannot be bothered anymore, just find it hard to believe that I will buy an aftermarket head unit that will produce as loud a volume without an external amp. Does anybody have any ideas regarding this please?