HifiSi that is a good idea, however because I'm using my remote I need to have my zen players ir receiver in reach of the ir remote control. Which means if I am flipping through tracks or changing settings, my zen player would have to have an exposed cord anyways. But I do think I may be able to conceal it more your way. I just need to figure out how to take out the unit and do that. I didnt install it and I dont want to pay them just to do that.