Hey guys,
I posted this topic about a month or so, but I'm still working on it and have a couple new things I'd like opinions on. I'm trying to hardwire an MP3 player into my radio so I can listen to music without losing quality through an FM modulator. My radio doesnt have auxiliary audio inputs, but does have inputs for a changer. It's an older Sony model...maybe 3 years old.
I talked with a couple people at stores, and got the impression that I needed an auxiliary input adapter. I went to Ebay and found what I thought was what I needed, but its not working. Here's the link to what I bought:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUXILIARY-INPUT-ADAPTER-FOR-SONY-RECEIVER_W0QQitemZ5836095658QQcategoryZ14932QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I also have a Monster cable 1/8th inch to RCA's that I have to connect the adapter to my MP3 player. Is this setup not going to work, or am I just not doing something right? There's also BUS audio inputs on the back of the radio...dont know if that has anything to do with it. Thanks for any help you guys can give!!
Aaron
Replies (1)
swez on 12/2/2005 22:24:49
This one could be very difficult to do without some support from Sony. Unfortunately, when it comes to getting prompt, quality tech issues resolved with Sony on Car Audio products... it probably won't happen in your lifetime.
What Sony model HU do you have now?
There is a good chance that PAC, P.I.E. or similar vendors have a CD changer adapter kit. I think your best bet, may be to call the experts at Crutchfield.com. Those folks sell a lot of Sony products and may have something that will get you in the game, via the CD changer Bus line input.
However, ya gotta weigh the cost/benefit aspects here. If the conversion kit costs more than $50.00, it might be better to yank out your Sony HU and get a new Pioneer, Kenwood or Apline that has AUX inputs for your MP3 player.
For well under $200.00, a new HU with some nice extras might be just what Santa has in store for your ride. Think practical, versatile, and what's new on the market. If we ammortize the cost of a new HU over 5 years, you'll spend under $40.00 a year for a HU you can really enjoy and upgrade as you wish.
If what you have now ain't cutting it, is it worth all the aggrevation, hit & miss attempts and time... kicking a dying horse? Maybe, maybe not. Your wallet will dictate your choices.
Swez
I posted this topic about a month or so, but I'm still working on it and have a couple new things I'd like opinions on. I'm trying to hardwire an MP3 player into my radio so I can listen to music without losing quality through an FM modulator. My radio doesnt have auxiliary audio inputs, but does have inputs for a changer. It's an older Sony model...maybe 3 years old.
I talked with a couple people at stores, and got the impression that I needed an auxiliary input adapter. I went to Ebay and found what I thought was what I needed, but its not working. Here's the link to what I bought:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUXILIARY-INPUT-ADAPTER-FOR-SONY-RECEIVER_W0QQitemZ5836095658QQcategoryZ14932QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I also have a Monster cable 1/8th inch to RCA's that I have to connect the adapter to my MP3 player. Is this setup not going to work, or am I just not doing something right? There's also BUS audio inputs on the back of the radio...dont know if that has anything to do with it. Thanks for any help you guys can give!!
Aaron
Replies (1)
swez on 12/2/2005 22:24:49
This one could be very difficult to do without some support from Sony. Unfortunately, when it comes to getting prompt, quality tech issues resolved with Sony on Car Audio products... it probably won't happen in your lifetime.
What Sony model HU do you have now?
There is a good chance that PAC, P.I.E. or similar vendors have a CD changer adapter kit. I think your best bet, may be to call the experts at Crutchfield.com. Those folks sell a lot of Sony products and may have something that will get you in the game, via the CD changer Bus line input.
However, ya gotta weigh the cost/benefit aspects here. If the conversion kit costs more than $50.00, it might be better to yank out your Sony HU and get a new Pioneer, Kenwood or Apline that has AUX inputs for your MP3 player.
For well under $200.00, a new HU with some nice extras might be just what Santa has in store for your ride. Think practical, versatile, and what's new on the market. If we ammortize the cost of a new HU over 5 years, you'll spend under $40.00 a year for a HU you can really enjoy and upgrade as you wish.
If what you have now ain't cutting it, is it worth all the aggrevation, hit & miss attempts and time... kicking a dying horse? Maybe, maybe not. Your wallet will dictate your choices.
Swez
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