Richard,

I have an Audiovox MP3-I, which you can get with either a car kit or a home 
kit.  The home kit lets you connect it to your stereo through one of the 
high-level analog inputs, such as CD or Aux.  You can order this unit from 
www.myradiostore.com for around $160.

Regarding the location in your house, your results will vary, depending on 
where in the country you live.  Here in New England, placement is critical, 
and the receivers sometimes have trouble even in a southern window.  In 
other parts of the country, placement is not an issue.  All I can say is try 
it and see if it works.  If it doesn't, you may be able to get either an 
antenna for the roof, or a cable which will let you place the antenna in a 
south-facing window.  Talk to the folks at myradiostore.com for antenna 
ideas.  You can find their phone number on their Web site.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 12:36
Subject: off topic satolite radio


> Hi everyone;
> Just thought I might benefit from someone Else's experiences.  I'm
> looking for an xm or serious unit to connect to my sterio.  There are
> both analogue and digital inputs.  I'd rather not buy the full boom box
> just the receiver and a docking station.  My wife talked with our
> previously mentioned friends at radio shack and was more confused than
> when she started.  The other issue that came up is that this sterio is
> on the northern wall of our house.  Supposedly the unit needs to be in a
> southern window.  How critical will that be?  It won't be possible to
> have the unit in a southern window.
> Any ideas appreciated.
>
>     --
> richard
>