Digital player for truck suggestions

@simao I think that's a sensible plan.  With the external player you can take it with you and enjoy the better sound quality when your in quieter surroundings.  Enjoy the new ride!

@simao I would be absolutely stunned if any current vehicle came without a USB port and the capability to play digital files from a flash drive.  I wouldn't spend any money until I learned the capability that's built-in.  You should also have the ability to connect your phone via Bluetooth or a cable from the headphone jack (using the aux input), assuming your phone still has one :).  I personally wouldn't get THAT worked up about sound quality.  Unless your sitting still with the vehicle off, I doubt you'll hear much difference.  I use FLAC in my main system but convert them to 256 kbps mp3s for the car and they sound fine.

Regarding aftermarket replacements for the Bose system that comes installed - you may find that it's near impossible or at least VERY expensive to do so.  I have a 2013 Honda Accord and the sound system and multi-function display are completely integrated into the innerworkings of the car.  I'm not sure it could be removed and have the car still run.  They wouldn't do this on purpose would they??? :)

Dick

@elevick I understand the disgust!  I'd have to spend WAY more time in my car to justify that kind of expense.  As it is I spend a grand total of about an hour a day commuting to the office so I spent a little money to put together a decent office system instead.  All in all, mp3 works fine for me in the car.  Glad to know there are solutions though.  Dick