CD Changer compatibility

Simon · 5th December 2006, 19:50

Sorry to hijack this area of the forum for this question, but I do not seem to be getting much of a response over in the I.C.E. section.

Here is my original question:

Right folks.
Upgrading headunit from Harmony to Symphony :lol: but I'm unsure (well, pretty sure that it wont, actually) if the Sony CD changer (OEM fitted) in the glovebox will work with the Symphony unit.

I realise the current leads wont do and I will need to buy leads to wire the Symphony to the cars audio loom. BUT, can I buy a lead to get the Symphony unit to talk to the Sony changer or do I need to buy an Alpine compatiable CD changer too (which will most probably be an Alpine changer IIRC)

Just to recap:
Current set up = Harmony HU + Sony CD + OEM adapter
Ideal (low cost) = Symphony HU + Sony CD + new adapter
Most probably (more money) = Symphony HU + Alpine CD + new adapter

Thanks in advance folks! :lol:

Simon · 6th December 2006, 23:18

Anyone...? Someone has got to know something?!

GreyGhost · 6th December 2006, 23:30

No problem posting here Simon, I'm stunned that you haven't had one reply to this. Unfortunately I have non standard stuff installed by a third party in mine thus I have no idea about the MGR kit so cannot be of any help.
Lets keep this thread near the top and hopefully one of the experts will reply.

Simon · 7th December 2006, 22:05

Bump...

Ken · 8th December 2006, 07:06

Sorry Simon I can't help on this one at all

Ken

Kandyman · 8th December 2006, 07:52

Grrrrrr sorry i know nothing about the ICE systems

Mike · 8th December 2006, 08:10

If your Sony Changer works with the Harmony via an adaptor then it should work with the Symphony using a different adaptor. See:

http://www.connects2.com/c2search.as...=226&modID=547

as far as I can see you need this:

CTARVS009 Connects 2 CD Adapter - Sony
Rover 75
Alpine
XQD101043PUY Symphony High Line (ISO Block)

hth

Mike

Simon · 8th December 2006, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

If your Sony Changer works with the Harmony via an adaptor then it should work with the Symphony using a different adaptor. See:

http://www.connects2.com/c2search.as...=226&modID=547

as far as I can see you need this:

CTARVS009 Connects 2 CD Adapter - Sony
Rover 75
Alpine
XQD101043PUY Symphony High Line (ISO Block)

hth

Mike

Ooh. Excellent news Mike! Thanks for that.
It's just the informaton I was looking for

Now need to find a retailer to buy these from....

5th December 2006, 19:50	#1
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	CD Changer compatibility Sorry to hijack this area of the forum for this question, but I do not seem to be getting much of a response over in the I.C.E. section. Here is my original question: Right folks. Upgrading headunit from Harmony to Symphony :lol: but I'm unsure (well, pretty sure that it wont, actually) if the Sony CD changer (OEM fitted) in the glovebox will work with the Symphony unit. I realise the current leads wont do and I will need to buy leads to wire the Symphony to the cars audio loom. BUT, can I buy a lead to get the Symphony unit to talk to the Sony changer or do I need to buy an Alpine compatiable CD changer too (which will most probably be an Alpine changer IIRC) Just to recap: Current set up = Harmony HU + Sony CD + OEM adapter Ideal (low cost) = Symphony HU + Sony CD + new adapter Most probably (more money) = Symphony HU + Alpine CD + new adapter Thanks in advance folks! :lol:

8th December 2006, 08:10	#7
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	If your Sony Changer works with the Harmony via an adaptor then it should work with the Symphony using a different adaptor. See: http://www.connects2.com/c2search.as...=226&modID=547 as far as I can see you need this: CTARVS009 Connects 2 CD Adapter - Sony Rover 75 Alpine XQD101043PUY Symphony High Line (ISO Block) hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

6th December 2006, 23:18	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Anyone...? Someone has got to know something?!

6th December 2006, 23:30	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	No problem posting here Simon, I'm stunned that you haven't had one reply to this. Unfortunately I have non standard stuff installed by a third party in mine thus I have no idea about the MGR kit so cannot be of any help. Lets keep this thread near the top and hopefully one of the experts will reply.

7th December 2006, 22:05	#4
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Bump...

8th December 2006, 07:06	#5
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Sorry Simon I can't help on this one at all Ken

8th December 2006, 07:52	#6
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Grrrrrr sorry i know nothing about the ICE systems