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Navigation & Audio iPod adapter or CD changer?

Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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iPod adapter or CD changer?

I have both, but both will not work together so I have to settle for one or the other . Unless I could rig some kind multi pin switch in the glove box.So whats better? The IPOD seems to be a pain to load but its smaller.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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I have both, but both will not work together so I have to settle for one or the other . Unless I could rig some kind multi pin switch in the glove box.So whats better? The IPOD seems to be a pain to load but its smaller.
The iPod would be the easiest choice, this is intended to replace the CD Changer. With text display, your entire music library and AUX support - the DICE is the clear winner. CD Changers are becoign a thing of the past.

Here's the kit you need:

DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW (Radio Interface R40
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=660

Do keep in mind your in-dash CD player is retained, so not all is lost.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tom @ eas
The iPod would be the easiest choice, this is intended to replace the CD Changer. With text display, your entire music library and AUX support - the DICE is the clear winner. CD Changers are becoign a thing of the past.

Here's the kit you need:

DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW (Radio Interface R40
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=660

Do keep in mind your in-dash CD player is retained, so not all is lost.
My head's gonna explode Now I can put another item on my Nav unit besides the NavTV that I havn't setup yet:impatient . Too much electronic stuff interfacing. The CD changer is so simple, you go to the store ,buy one or more CD's, put them in the CD changer and listen to them. In "CD quality" sound . Also the IPOD needs more volume ,like its preamp inputs are real low and the non HK system does not have much amp before it gets distorting.The CD players are much louder, they don't tax the system as much.
 
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