akakustom - My compliments on your craftsmanship. Phenomenal job!!!
I wasn't real sure but do you have a computer controlling the screen or are you just using the output from the Alpine?
I have been researching and learning about the fabrication of the consoles but I may be interested in your offer to build one for me. Shoot me an email with your price -
Jimages1@mchsi.com
Yes, Soundgate does offer an alternative to the PAC's
http://www.sjgreatdeals.com/sgtremote4.html