rexemper
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Hi
I've been putting off getting some kind of iPod connectivity in the SL for ages and its now back on the list of things to get sorted.
So I have a CD changer (that doesn't work) and a TV Tuner (that doesn't work due to switch-off), but I do have 2 Aux in options in the Audio settings.
Calling around a little, it seems I can get a unit that will replace the CD changer and allow me to plug in a phone/ipod etc and get track data, use steering wheel controls etc. Or, I can add a RCA-Jack cable which will allow me plug in a phone/ipod but no steering wheel controls, track data etc.
The RCA cable option is much cheaper from what I can tell.
At the moment, thinking of going down the RCA route as you can control iPhones etc with your voice these days and as long I can turn down the volume from the steering wheel I should be fine.
Anyone else been through this? If so, what did you decide and why?
What's the sound like from the RCA input? Assuming not much different as its all linked to the optical system?
Time to bring the SL into the (slightly more) modern age as I'm fed up making DVDs of tracks, making sure they're all in MP3 format, quite a few not playing properly etc. etc.
I know I can change the entire head-unit but I'd like to keep the car pretty original and keep the cost down.
Thanks
I've been putting off getting some kind of iPod connectivity in the SL for ages and its now back on the list of things to get sorted.
So I have a CD changer (that doesn't work) and a TV Tuner (that doesn't work due to switch-off), but I do have 2 Aux in options in the Audio settings.
Calling around a little, it seems I can get a unit that will replace the CD changer and allow me to plug in a phone/ipod etc and get track data, use steering wheel controls etc. Or, I can add a RCA-Jack cable which will allow me plug in a phone/ipod but no steering wheel controls, track data etc.
The RCA cable option is much cheaper from what I can tell.
At the moment, thinking of going down the RCA route as you can control iPhones etc with your voice these days and as long I can turn down the volume from the steering wheel I should be fine.
Anyone else been through this? If so, what did you decide and why?
What's the sound like from the RCA input? Assuming not much different as its all linked to the optical system?
Time to bring the SL into the (slightly more) modern age as I'm fed up making DVDs of tracks, making sure they're all in MP3 format, quite a few not playing properly etc. etc.
I know I can change the entire head-unit but I'd like to keep the car pretty original and keep the cost down.
Thanks