MP3 CD Changer?

. hammer · 26th June 2009, 23:04

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?

James.uk · 27th June 2009, 17:14

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 ?
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David Lawrence · 27th June 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by James.uk

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 ?
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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.

stocktake · 27th June 2009, 18:15

Fitted the grom unit couple of months ago, just using a mem stick, works fine

David Lawrence · 27th June 2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Fitted the grom unit couple of months ago, just using a mem stick, works fine

Looks good, nice to get a bit of space back in the glovebox

Bernard LPG · 27th June 2009, 19:03

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

James.uk · 27th June 2009, 19:41

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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JohnDotCom · 27th June 2009, 21:22

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.

. hammer · 28th June 2009, 15:56

Thanks to all who responded - given me some options to weigh-up!

uk_dave&gill · 28th June 2009, 18:38

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!

26th June 2009, 23:04	#1
. hammer Steve Rover 75 CDT Auto Conn Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	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?

27th June 2009, 17:14	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	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..

27th June 2009, 18:15	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Fitted the grom unit couple of months ago, just using a mem stick, works fine __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

28th June 2009, 18:38	#10
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	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! __________________ Dave

27th June 2009, 19:03	#6
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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

27th June 2009, 19:41	#7
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	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. . . .

27th June 2009, 21:22	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	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
. hammer Steve Rover 75 CDT Auto Conn Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks to all who responded - given me some options to weigh-up!