The belkin still needs two cords to work. But one is missing. It is 3.5 mm to RCA. The belkin does have an "amp" in the cord (the 3.5 mm hole that sticks out from the side of the cigarette adapter). But the belkin is an overrated power adapter. $39.95?! For a power adapter and a crappy amp? IMO the Belkin Auto Charger w/Audio for iPod ain't worth it. Well, not for SQ folks. But if you want a solution NOW that sounds slightly better than an FM station go for it. OR save your money for the Ai net thingy from Alpine.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Willie Gee
The belkin still needs two cords to work. But one is missing. It

 

RWORNE,
Have you checked out Dension'd ICE link? It allows you to control the ipod through the headunit like a cd changer. I think it still uses the 3.5 to RCA, and the song titles are not displayed on the HU. But it is the best current solution I have seen so far. Check it out:

http://www.densionusa.com/icelink/icelink_details.htm

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Willie Gee
RWORNE,
Have you checked out Dension'd ICE link?

 

So basically this Ipod thing is a nice thing huh?

 

Oh yeah, it's quite nice. Download itunes now, you are going to need it to work the ipod.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

 

My suggestion:

Rip all your driving music into 320kbps using iTunes
Get and install the PIE Logjam Hon AUX adapter
Get the Radio Shack RCA to mini stereo plug (to hookup to Ipod's headphone jack)

You're done. The sound quality blows my mind. Best $60 and 20 minutes I have ever spent.

I wouldn't worry about the recharging in the car unless you're going for extra long road trips. The battery lasts for about 6 hours anyway.

PYo

 

Don't leave it in the car for more than a few days. I get 8+ hours out of mine, but the battery drains even when it's not used. I can leave it in the car on Friday, and by Sunday or Monday, it's dead.

 

Yeah, I'm not convinced either; 3.5mm to RCA? Radio Shack cables? You can risk it, but I'm not. No way.

but I'm a bit different, anyway.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Willie Gee
Yeah, I'm not convinced either; 3.5mm to RCA? Radio Shack cables?