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26th June 2009, 23:04 | #1 |
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MP3 CD Changer?
My '02 Tourer has the standard CD changer in the glove box. Sadly, they hadn't caught on to MP3s in those days and, on a long journey, 6 regular CDs are simply not enough! Has anyone found an MP3-compatible changer at a reasonable price that will replace the old unit?
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27th June 2009, 17:14 | #2 |
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Hmm no one know? Shame coz I would like to know as well!
If I put some wave file music on a DVD, say, 50 tracks, would that play in my cd changer unit ? . Last edited by James.uk; 27th June 2009 at 17:23.. |
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There are two solutions that I found. http://www.addacdchanger.co.uk/MP3_P..._3_-_Alpine%29 This one sells a kit to make an MP3 changer work with your head unit, and the second option which I finally opted for was a GROM Audio, USB interface plus an 8Gb memory stick http://www.gromaudio.com/aux1.html Not fitted it yet, but its due to be delivered on Tuesday so will let you know how I get on. I chose this one because it wil free up my glove box from the huge factory fit changer that currently sits in there. |
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27th June 2009, 18:15 | #4 |
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Fitted the grom unit couple of months ago, just using a mem stick, works fine
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27th June 2009, 18:45 | #5 |
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27th June 2009, 19:03 | #6 |
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I fited a Sony MP3 changer in the spare wheel well using a Connects2 interface to the OEM kit so that it works with the steering wheel controls. It cost £150 IIRC
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27th June 2009, 19:41 | #7 |
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Thanks for the info. I already have a large memory stick, so that's an option, but I was hoping to incorporate the existing "75" unit into any changes I make, and .. if I empty the glove box it will fill up with junk? they always do somehow..
My spare wheel well is no good, some plonker seems to have put a spare wheel and some tools in it? dohhh.. lol.. On the bright side, I will know the words to lots more songs soon.. but I better buy a green shoulder bag or something as most are sung by female singers! .. Patsy Cline, Mama Cass, Karen Carpenter, Crystall Gayle, etc. With a few tracks by the Eagles, Dr hook and the Pogues New York Christmas song fingy. . . . |
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As Bernard says, Sony do CD MP3 Multi Players that can be used with our cars with the addition of a Connects2 box.
Slightly more expensive option but keeps everything looking neat and original. |
28th June 2009, 15:56 | #9 |
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Thanks to all who responded - given me some options to weigh-up!
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28th June 2009, 18:38 | #10 |
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I've got a Sony headunit with a similar solution to that pictured by Stocktake, except mine has a natty little 40Gb LaCie hard drive in the glovebox! Works like a charm, and is only the size of a chunky mobile phone. So far got over 200 albums on it and it's not even half full yet!
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