CD Changer gone....options now?

Mike · 8th June 2007, 17:25

My Alpine CD Changer has died again and it's not worth £60 to repair when can pick them up new for £80.

But, instead of replacing is there anything uncomplicated I could choose to do that will instead allow me to pump my MP3 player through the system? (it's a Symphony hu btw) I would like to keep steering wheel controls.....

All suggestions welcome

Thanks

Mike

raykay · 8th June 2007, 17:49

I think connects2 do an adapter lead, plugs in where the changer goes, so doesn't affect the steering controls.

Mike · 8th June 2007, 17:52

Thanks Ray - I'll look it up.

Mike

Greeners · 8th June 2007, 20:13

Mike

I don't suppose your changer was boot mounted and if so do you fancy selling the long data lead???

Mike · 8th June 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Mike

I don't suppose your changer was boot mounted and if so do you fancy selling the long data lead???

nope glove box I'm afraid, but a good ask

Duotone · 8th June 2007, 21:25

Mike..
I fitted to my Symphony a Alpine CHA-634 6 disc changer. This plays Mp3 discs so the potential number of tracks is approx. seven hundred.
I bought the changer and a interface unit that just pluged into the blue plug on the back of the Symphony from a firm called Addachanger Ltd.
You can sometimes buy the changers on Ebay for the £80 mark but I think you will have to buy the interface from Addachanger.
I have been very happy with the changer and fits in the glove box perfectly..

Dave T

sworks · 9th June 2007, 18:42

I have one of them for sale
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=6391

Alex30013k · 11th June 2007, 21:17

Mike i have, Both an MP3 6 Cd changer + magic box plus long lead, so it can be boot mounted,

But i have now fitted my Ipod adapter, i will never go back now!

Big Blue · 11th June 2007, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Mike

All suggestions welcome

Singing lessons?

Mike · 12th June 2007, 06:01

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Originally Posted by Big Blue

Singing lessons?

For me?

Dead horse and flogging apply there

8th June 2007, 17:25	#1
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8th June 2007, 20:13	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Mike I don't suppose your changer was boot mounted and if so do you fancy selling the long data lead??? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

8th June 2007, 21:25	#6
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	CD Changer Mike.. I fitted to my Symphony a Alpine CHA-634 6 disc changer. This plays Mp3 discs so the potential number of tracks is approx. seven hundred. I bought the changer and a interface unit that just pluged into the blue plug on the back of the Symphony from a firm called Addachanger Ltd. You can sometimes buy the changers on Ebay for the £80 mark but I think you will have to buy the interface from Addachanger. I have been very happy with the changer and fits in the glove box perfectly.. Dave T

9th June 2007, 18:42	#7
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8th June 2007, 17:49	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	I think connects2 do an adapter lead, plugs in where the changer goes, so doesn't affect the steering controls.

11th June 2007, 21:17	#8
Alex30013k Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 CDTi Conn Se Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ashford Kent Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	Mike i have, Both an MP3 6 Cd changer + magic box plus long lead, so it can be boot mounted, But i have now fitted my Ipod adapter, i will never go back now!