Advice on upgrading HiFi cassette to in-dash CD
10-10-2009, 12:31 PM
#1
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Advice on upgrading HiFi cassette to in-dash CD
Hi All -
I did the usual pre-post search but couldn't figure this one out... I've currently got the Porsche stock HiFi Am/Fm/Cassette (CR-210??) with 6-disc changer (CDC-3). Everything all works fine, but I wanted to find out what my options are for an easy upgrade to an in-dash Porsche OEM CD player while keeping the 6-CD changer.
I'd like to listen to my stuff in the changer while still giving the kids an option to hear their tunes when riding with me. Having an Aux input is not a requirement (actually plan B is do nothing since we've got a cassette adapter for their iPod).
If upgrade involves using wire cutters/strippers, then I'm not going to do it... I want a plug-in solution that keeps it all 'OEM' (just a personal choice thing).
It appears the answer is to track down a CDR-210 unit... Is that correct, or are there other Porsche units I should consider too?
Thanks in advance for your advice on this!
I did the usual pre-post search but couldn't figure this one out... I've currently got the Porsche stock HiFi Am/Fm/Cassette (CR-210??) with 6-disc changer (CDC-3). Everything all works fine, but I wanted to find out what my options are for an easy upgrade to an in-dash Porsche OEM CD player while keeping the 6-CD changer.
I'd like to listen to my stuff in the changer while still giving the kids an option to hear their tunes when riding with me. Having an Aux input is not a requirement (actually plan B is do nothing since we've got a cassette adapter for their iPod).
If upgrade involves using wire cutters/strippers, then I'm not going to do it... I want a plug-in solution that keeps it all 'OEM' (just a personal choice thing).
It appears the answer is to track down a CDR-210 unit... Is that correct, or are there other Porsche units I should consider too?
Thanks in advance for your advice on this!
10-10-2009, 01:34 PM
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About the only other option considering your requirements is to go with the CDR 220. They're plug and play, unfortunately they're getting harder to find. I expect I'll be doing the same thing in a few weeks.
10-10-2009, 02:26 PM
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This is where I found my CDR220: http://www.beckerautosound.com/
I couldn't find a listing on their site but give them a call.
In dash CD, I chose to eliminate the trunk mounted changer and go with i-pod connectivity. You can't have i-pod and changer, one or the other onlly, but the in dash will always function. I like the OEM look and the sound is god enough for my ears.
I couldn't find a listing on their site but give them a call.
In dash CD, I chose to eliminate the trunk mounted changer and go with i-pod connectivity. You can't have i-pod and changer, one or the other onlly, but the in dash will always function. I like the OEM look and the sound is god enough for my ears.
10-10-2009, 03:31 PM
#4
Also check
http://www.swstereo.com/stereos.php
www.crutchfield.com (they probably have harnesses to interface with factory wiring).
http://www.swstereo.com/stereos.php
www.crutchfield.com (they probably have harnesses to interface with factory wiring).
10-10-2009, 03:31 PM
#5
Race Director
This is where I found my CDR220: http://www.beckerautosound.com/
I couldn't find a listing on their site but give them a call.
In dash CD, I chose to eliminate the trunk mounted changer and go with i-pod connectivity. You can't have i-pod and changer, one or the other onlly, but the in dash will always function. I like the OEM look and the sound is god enough for my ears.
I couldn't find a listing on their site but give them a call.
In dash CD, I chose to eliminate the trunk mounted changer and go with i-pod connectivity. You can't have i-pod and changer, one or the other onlly, but the in dash will always function. I like the OEM look and the sound is god enough for my ears.
Edit: Bart beat me to it by less than 1 min.
