Reading through the Mini options I notice the stock radio says AM FM.
No mention of CD player.
Does the stock radio have a single CD player?

 

Single CD player is not available. You must purchase the 6-disc changer to play CD's. USB is standard.

 

So with USB, can I connect my Ipod and play tunes?

 

1) So with USB, can I connect my Ipod and play tunes?

2) Does the HK $750 have a CD player?

 

USB can connect with the iPod. $500 for a CD player- who listens to CD's now? Also has Bluetooth so can hookup with your phone.

 

who listens to CD's now?
Old GUys with CDs

 

1) yes 2) no
BTW, aux input is also standard.

 

I'm an old guy with CD's. But moved everything to iTunes.

 

Ditto on the iPod via USB, memory stick via USB, any portable media player via the Aux. Audio input. Bluetooth phone as mentioned, media player possible, but you are on your own for support.
HK upgrade, same options.
Seems CD playback has now joined cassette and 8-track as something one can look back on with great fondness.

Tom

 

CD playback has now joined cassette and 8-track as something one can look back on with great fondness

And... My new MAC doesn't have a CD player , so... no way to transfer CDs to I phone.

 

You can buy a USB CD drive for as low as $20.

 

Yes, same issue, but Apple only wants you to use the iTunes store for your music. As mentioned external optical disc player is the only option.

 

Does anyone know if the stock radio can play via bluetooth music? I know it has the Media Connect too just not the XL.

Also, what is better usb or aux?

 

USB is better. The music is sent digitally.

 

You are not forced to use iTunes to transfer music CD to an iPhone. There ARE other ways.
http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/pu...tunes-0147391/

I chose not to go with a CD changer/player because I rarely listen to CDs in my car. I didn't even order the satellite radio (which I had on my '11 Buick LaCrosse) because I am hooked on Pandora. I can listen to channels/styles that I like with no commercials for around $30.00 a year (Pandora One). I love it.

 

The MINI website is not very forthcoming about the radio details, but buried in the features section under "Comfort and Convenience" (not "Technology and Audio" as it should logically be placed) it says "Bluetooth and USB Adapter" as standard. Here is the Features List:
http://www.miniusa.com/content/miniu...-features.html

The Features list also indicates that the MINI has a "Bulldog Stance". That is extremely important to know.

 

will the stock radio pick up Pandora?

 

The MINI website is down right now, but I think Pandora is on the upgraded system. However, if you have Pandora on your iPhone it should work.

 

The stock radio can't "pick up" Pandora. It has no internet connection. You can play Pandora on your phone and run the audio into the stereo.

 

Standard audio cannot stream bluetooth audio. Only the "Connected + Boost" radio (with 6.5 inch display screen) and "Navigation XL" (with 8.8 inch display screen) can stream music. And with XL you also get 20GB hard drive music storage.

 

I'm a bit annoyed that the standard radio won't stream blue tooth. Most low end econo cars on the market have it, but I guess it's how BMW can squeeze a few more dollars out of their customers.

 

Looks like the new 6.5" Connected + Visual boost is what I was looking for but it wasn't ready at the time of the launch.

$500