IT'S DYING !! I NEED HELP SELECTING A REPLACEMENT QUICK !!

My Kenwood double din head unit with navigation (God rest its soul) of about 6 years is dying on me. Touch screen is starting to freeze up and I have to reboot it about 3-4 times to change the volume. I need suggestions on a replacement. I really do not need nav as I have Google Maps on my phone. I'm looking more for sound quality and ease of use. I don't need wattage as it will be driving 2 Rockford Fosgate amps pushing about 1200 watts into 8 JBL speakers and a 12" Kicker Sub. I prefer Kennwood, Pioneer or Alpine brands but I am open to suggestions.
Budget is $300-$500
Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Fujitsu Eclipse is my personal fave if your not looking for any bells and whistles

 

Fujitsu Eclipse... Never heard of em.

 

IDK if they make head units anymore to be honest, I havent been in the market for one for years. But I had one in my mustang years ago and it had pre-outs which was handy since many head units at the time did not include them. It also came with a remote, which was just fun to show off. You can generally find them on ebay now for ~$100. They cost around $600 when they first released.

 

I think they must go by just Eclipse now. I Googled em and only got Vintage Fujitsu.

 

Ah gotcha, well if you want quality and cheap, I recommend just getting a used one haha. But good luck bud.

 

I wish I had Apple Car play....

 

I have seen that on several I am considering. What exactly is Apple Car Play? And do you need an IPhone?

 

This is what you want;

Sony XAV-AX5000 7” Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Media Receiver with Bluetooth

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XAV-AX5000-CarPlay-Receiver-BLUETOOTH/dp/B07CB3CB1V

It has Android Auto, which basically means that you *CAN* (but don't have to) use it as a kind-of remote display for your phone. Stuff like google maps will show on the radio, even though its running on your phone.

 

Apple car play is software the integrates with apple phones. It "basically" takes your apps and puts them on your dash.

 

As a Geek Squad Installer for Best Buy, I deal with literally hundreds of radios.
For the money you're willing to spend, the best thing you can currently get for that price is the Kenwod DDX6705S. Currently $450, regular $550.