Which CD Player...post your deck here
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[292 byte] By [deezy] at [2007-11-9 13:14:50] 
i currently have an sony xplod cd deck and im about to get another deck w. mp3 input or rca preouts, or a cd player that has a working cd changer to rca adapter (pioneer). just wantin to see what all of you had in your cars and hooked up your ipods w. to help wager my decision.
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# 1 Re: Which CD Player...post your deck here
i dont have a special deck if u r looking to use the ipod in colaberation w/ ur car deck get a deck w/ "Aux In" so u can just plug it into the front of the deck.. otherwhys i'd use Griffen Tech's iTrip for 2nd gen if u have a 3rd gen.. WAIT haha good luck.. ps Satellite Radio Looks to be the wave of the future.. may wanna get a sirus ready deck as well..-Ryan
RhinoBHS at 2007-11-15 15:59:03 >
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i got 3rd gen and i did NOT want the itrip...just want another deck w. aux in preferrably in back so i can hide wires and just wanted to see what decks people had. and im not rdy to start payin a monthy/yearly payment for radio...thats what the ipod is for :)deezy at 2007-11-15 16:00:04 >
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Kenwood 215Smongoos150 at 2007-11-15 16:01:14 >
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Chances are your xplod deck has input for a cd changer (I know both my sony headunits have had them). If that is the case, you can pick up an aux adapter for it, part number xa-300. It will run you about $100 (i got mine scratch and dent for $85 and it works fine. It gives you 2 auxiliary inputs and a USB input. Yes, at $100 it is horribly overpriced but still cheaper then a new headunit, espically if your current unit is a $400-500 deck. Check it out here: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NNUr0SYJCrF/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=158XA300
I have my 3rd gen iPod hooked up to my belkin autocharger with the line out, the lineout is connected the aux adapter under the seat which is connected to my Xplod headunit with the flip down face. I must say the sound is very good, only problem is a ground loop I've been able to reduce but not kill totally.
BigIzz at 2007-11-15 16:02:08 >
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pioneer DEH-P3500 with Aux input adapter mounted L/R RCA jacks. Works like a charm, couldn't be happier. AutoMobile ipod. The wave of the future, not XM radiodeftdrummer1 at 2007-11-15 16:03:08 >
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what is the ground loop cause? how does it happen and how did u isolate it as much as you did?deezy at 2007-11-15 16:04:07 >
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Philips CDR 820.moonster at 2007-11-15 16:05:11 >
# 8 Re: Which CD Player...post your deck here
Nakamichi CD-45z - high-level RCA outputs, TWO sets of RCA inputs, great sound, looks classy.. I've been very happy with this unit.Delroy666
Delroy666 at 2007-11-15 16:06:14 >
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There's a reason it sounds so good Nakamichi is VERY high end.. like bose.. I WANT UR DECK!! hahaRhinoBHS at 2007-11-15 16:07:12 >
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Originally posted by deezy what is the ground loop cause? how does it happen and how did u isolate it as much as you did?
A ground loop is when alternator noise (or some other part of the car) causes a high pitched whine through the speakers. It sounds worse then it is but it's the sorta thing that will drive you nuts after a while. When the music is turned up though you generally can't hear it.
That's not to say that you will get a ground loop if you use my setup. You can get a groundloop from anything actually, installing an amp, speakers, whatever. There is a lot that can be done to stop them, mainly grounding all componets to the same place (if everything is grounded to the same spot, there is no loop). Other things like shielded cable and isolators can help. It is the sort of thing that a good installer can easily avoid (or fix).
BigIzz at 2007-11-15 16:08:13 >
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I thoght those only came from bad grounds.. I have installed full systems and never had a "groundloop".. -Ryan
RhinoBHS at 2007-11-15 16:09:22 >
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Kenwood KVT-911DVD... it rocksiamaustin at 2007-11-15 16:10:21 >
# 13 Re: Which CD Player...post your deck here
Actually I think the ground loop issue occurs when you've got multiple devices connected to each other and multiple grounds, thus causing a "ground loop".I recently installed a Pioneer DEH-P3500 (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pe/product/detail/0,,2076_4039_35222,00.html) in my wife's Sentra. Just need to get the CD Changer - AUX input converter for iPod integration. So for the time being, no iPod in the Sentra. Unfortunately, I'll probably spring for new speakers before the AUX input, because the stock speakers sound like doo-doo with the new head unit.
Still using a cassette adapter in my Tremor (http://www.fordvehicles.com/Trucks/ranger/external/?frame=full&vehicleShortName=RGR&page=http://www.forddirect.com/FVPackages.jsp?sModel=2003ranger&filter=ModelGroup.Tremor) (2002 4-door model) because it doesn't have CD changer controls... so no AUX input, that I know of anyway. :(. I'll probably wait until it (the truck) is out of warranty before I start futzing with anything. Then I'll probably get a head unit with either front or rear AUX input. Might get it professionally done, since I don't know much about auto electronics and want to make sure there won't be any issues with introducing a new (possibly higher powered) head unit with the existing amp/sub enclosure.
cybergoober at 2007-11-15 16:11:17 >
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i'm currently using an alpine cdm-7861 with a fm modulator to connect the ipod. however, i'll be upgrading to an alpine cda-9815 really soon. i will use the ai-net adapter to provide a rca input for the ipod.boister77 at 2007-11-15 16:12:22 >
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deftdrummer1 - which adapter did you get? how did you mount it?? I've got the DEH-P730 and want to get an adapter, just want to make sure I do it up right. Thanks!-=Beatnik=- at 2007-11-15 16:13:16 >
# 16 Re: Which CD Player...post your deck here
Aiwa CDC-X437Pretty average compared to some better HUs, but...I have a mini-stereo line-in on the faceplate. Hooks up nicely with my Belkin adapter.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-B6zsvkMeGwk/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=055CDCX437
sirgolf82 at 2007-11-15 16:14:20 >
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Pioneer 730mpjilla82 at 2007-11-15 16:15:28 >
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