Do I need to buy the Eclipse IPOD cable to use an IPOD with this deck or will the standard IPOD usb cable work just fine?

 

standard one is just fine

 

You do not need it but it is also a way stronger cable than the piddle a$$ one that comes with the ipod. Bought from me, the cable is included right now (same with a ball cap and I have 2 big banners left as well). Nothing worse than carting your cable around only to leave it in one place when you need it in the other.