Is there not a simple aux-in adaptor for the stock stereo head unit?
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Is there not a simple aux-in adaptor for the stock stereo head unit?
I've used BlitzSafe adaptors with great success on past cars, but I can't find anything from them or elsewhere that works with my standard head unit, even with the CD changer! The six CDs I've got loaded get stale pretty quick. Need Pandora ASAP. Options?
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Simple answer..... No....... There is an option though to fit a cable to the exist A1 socket used by the cd changer so you can use an iPod.... Draw backs are I don't think you can go through the iPod playlist via the steering controls so set your playlist before you go...
Has been done a few times, not done it myself as I prefer to ditch the pos original head unit..... Other option of course is to use the tape deck setup with the wire going to the iPod.... I would not even entertain that idea but for some needs must so you make do
Has been done a few times, not done it myself as I prefer to ditch the pos original head unit..... Other option of course is to use the tape deck setup with the wire going to the iPod.... I would not even entertain that idea but for some needs must so you make do
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Mind you I no longer have 20-20k hearing !
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There are a few options listed in the DIY sticky under Audio and Bluetooth. The tape adapter is the easiest, rolled by an FM transmitter.
The options get more complicated from there but you can do something. That is pretty integrated and tucked away where it's not visible. You can also make use of the Nav display, if you've got one.
It all depends on how involved you want it to get, but by the way you described your previous car, it sounds like the challenge might be part of the game.
The options get more complicated from there but you can do something. That is pretty integrated and tucked away where it's not visible. You can also make use of the Nav display, if you've got one.
It all depends on how involved you want it to get, but by the way you described your previous car, it sounds like the challenge might be part of the game.
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This is pretty much plug and play: iP-JAGCD iPod Adapter for Select Jaguar with CD Auto Changer :: iPod Adapters & Interfaces
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Sentinelist (01-29-2013)
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andyps (02-04-2013)
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Not that it can't be resolved but it might be one advantage of replacing the CD changer input rather than splicing into it and sharing.
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The MP3 Player Tape Cassette Adapter for SD/MMC Reader that I show in the picture is really an MP3 player. It has a slot for an SD card (I have a Micro SD card with a SD converter) and you put your mp3's on the card like a normal MP3 player. It can be used as a standalone mp3 player, since it has a volume control, and a earphone output jack. I have a bunch of 2 and 8Gb MicroSD cards with all my music.
The downsides of this player.
1. It has a battery that needs to be charged. (Comes with a USB cable) Battery lasts a few hours. I would guess about 5.
2. It plays the MP3 files in the order they were added. No random play option.
3. You cannot use the cassette controls on the head unit. Comes with a remote!
The quality depends mostly on the quality of your MP3 file (the higher kbs of the file the better the quality. 320kbs is very good, 128kbs is stretching it - you can hear distortions) and your speakers. My speakers in the '98 is not perfect, but when the top is down, it does not really matter to me.
At under $20, I like it and it solves my problem. (I got mine off Ebay) I also have a FM Modulator/MP3 player that uses SD cards, but that uses the power outlet, which I don't like, and the FM transmitters do not work well in areas with lots of stations.
Just my 2c..
The downsides of this player.
1. It has a battery that needs to be charged. (Comes with a USB cable) Battery lasts a few hours. I would guess about 5.
2. It plays the MP3 files in the order they were added. No random play option.
3. You cannot use the cassette controls on the head unit. Comes with a remote!
The quality depends mostly on the quality of your MP3 file (the higher kbs of the file the better the quality. 320kbs is very good, 128kbs is stretching it - you can hear distortions) and your speakers. My speakers in the '98 is not perfect, but when the top is down, it does not really matter to me.
At under $20, I like it and it solves my problem. (I got mine off Ebay) I also have a FM Modulator/MP3 player that uses SD cards, but that uses the power outlet, which I don't like, and the FM transmitters do not work well in areas with lots of stations.
Just my 2c..
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Frog (01-31-2013)
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This sounds like a good option for those wanting to keep the stock look, I would question the sound quality but it does tick a few boxes
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This is pretty much plug and play: iP-JAGCD iPod Adapter for Select Jaguar with CD Auto Changer :: iPod Adapters & Interfaces
P.s.: I hate the looks of aftermarket head-units. If I can mod the better looking stock HU to do what I need, then I can just upgrade the speakers and be happy (and I'm already happy with my stock Alpines, at least for now).
Last edited by Sentinelist; 01-29-2013 at 09:54 PM.
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Graham
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I burn MP3's to CD's on my PC and play them on the factory CD player in the boot. The only limitation is it has to be CD-R and not CD-RW. I don't think I'm doing anything special in the burn process.
Graham