MP3 CD Changer?
 

My '02 Tourer has the standard CD changer in the glove box. Sadly, they hadn't caught on to MP3s in those days and, on a long journey, 6 regular CDs are simply not enough! Has anyone found an MP3-compatible changer at a reasonable price that will replace the old unit?

Hmm no one know? Shame coz I would like to know as well! :o :D

If I put some wave file music on a DVD, say, 50 tracks, would that play in my cd changer unit ?
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There are two solutions that I found.

http://www.addacdchanger.co.uk/MP3_P..._3_-_Alpine%29

This one sells a kit to make an MP3 changer work with your head unit, and the second option which I finally opted for was a GROM Audio, USB interface plus an 8Gb memory stick

http://www.gromaudio.com/aux1.html


Not fitted it yet, but its due to be delivered on Tuesday so will let you know how I get on. I chose this one because it wil free up my glove box from the huge factory fit changer that currently sits in there.

Fitted the grom unit couple of months ago, just using a mem stick, works fine :)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...e/DSCF0160.jpg

Looks good, nice to get a bit of space back in the glovebox

I fited a Sony MP3 changer in the spare wheel well using a Connects2 interface to the OEM kit so that it works with the steering wheel controls. It cost £150 IIRC

Thanks for the info. :) I already have a large memory stick, so that's an option, but I was hoping to incorporate the existing "75" unit into any changes I make, and .. if I empty the glove box it will fill up with junk? they always do somehow.. :o :shrug:

My spare wheel well is no good, some plonker seems to have put a spare wheel and some tools in it? dohhh.. lol..

On the bright side, I will know the words to lots more songs soon.. :D but I better buy a green shoulder bag or something as most are sung by female singers! :o .. Patsy Cline, Mama Cass, Karen Carpenter, Crystall Gayle, etc. With a few tracks by the Eagles, Dr hook and the Pogues New York Christmas song fingy. . :).
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As Bernard says, Sony do CD MP3 Multi Players that can be used with our cars with the addition of a Connects2 box.
Slightly more expensive option but keeps everything looking neat and original. :)

Thanks to all who responded - given me some options to weigh-up! :bowdown:

I've got a Sony headunit with a similar solution to that pictured by Stocktake, except mine has a natty little 40Gb LaCie hard drive in the glovebox! Works like a charm, and is only the size of a chunky mobile phone. So far got over 200 albums on it and it's not even half full yet!