MP3 Players
 

Just wondering if anyone has fitted one of these. I think one that replaces the stock head unitwould be good (and wouldn't take up valuable boot space). Also I would like the remote controls to continue working - yes I have read all about Pinkies adaptation but would prefer a UK solution - can anyone help?

Thanks Guys (and Girls) :)

I'm waiting until the end of the year when Sony release their Memory Stick autochanger head unit. How much music can you get on 8 256Mb sticks? :D

Lost the controls when I fitted my Blaupunkt. Haven't really missed them!

I'm waiting for an Alpine MP3 unit - they do an adapter that allows the extra controls to still work, but none of their head units play MP3's yet (not that I'm aware of anyway).

Steve

I am thinking of a unit which plays normal CD's or CD-R's onto which MP3 files have been recorded. I have a Rio Vault for personal use and it is definatly the way forward for music storage as you can get upto 20 hours of music on one CD - who needs a multi-changer? Have a look at the Rio Vault details here :

http://www.riohome.com/

Now all I need is the head unit for the car.

Isn't the Apline control adaptor an urban legend? :(

Apparently not if you look at this thread - Alpine adapter for in-dash commands .

The part number is KCE-865B. Haven't looked into whether it's available here.

NJHB - there are already head units that do this, from Kenwood (MP6090R), and JVC (SH-99). The benefit of waiting for the Alpine one is that there is - supposedly - a manufacturers adapter to connect to the 2nd set of controls. You can of course get Pinky's mod, but that requires you to install an infra-red sender somewhere near the head unit.

My personal opinion is that the big boys will be better at the in-car stuff than the people who make the Rio, which you should note is American so will probably not work with UK radio frequencies, RDS etc.

Steve

Thanks Steve I agree about the big boys - I was only quoting the Rio Vault 'cos it shows how they work. ;)

OK missed the dash-control thread. So has anyone got this fitted in the UK?

Any reviews of the Alpine MP3?

Christmas present lined up now.... :D

Just found out that the current MP3 model is CDA-7878R. TheCar Audio Centre will sell it for

After 6 weeks of waiting I finally took delivery of my KCE-865B interface - I was starting to doubt its existence.

Just got to wait until I get back from hol's to fit it and confirm it 'does what it says on the box!'

Ian