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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Which aftermarket SIRIUS tuner?

I am making the switch from XM to Sirius. Which Sirius tuner do you like the best? Which one fits the MINI the best?

Justin
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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I bought the Starmate in September fo $99 ($49 after $50 rebate). It is very small, inexpensive, and intuitive to use...and best of all its lighting is almost an exact match to the MINI's interior lighting. Make sure to use an AUX input - not the FM transmitter - for better sound, and get an intenuator.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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I would recommend the starmate replay. It is the smallest one out there, and has more features than most others.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Be careful with the Starmate Replay if you plan on moving it in and out of your MINI. Although I too thought it was a great receiver, the inputs on mine came loose within a month from moving it between my car and office - they aren't soldered very well (be sure to keep the information on your warranty).

There are some pretty good Sirius forums that may also help over at Srius Backstage.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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I got the Sirius S50 and love it.
 
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