Isn't the MP3 format a "compressed" audio source which has a measurable
fidelity quality loss when music is transferred from CD/vinyl to MP3
format?
I am sure it really doesnt' matter much in our '62-'65 Hot Rods where
audio
reproduction is overshadowed by the RPM music of cam/headers/and
exhaust...
Gary Pavlovich
----- Original Message -----
From: <62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:33 AM
Subject: RE: What CD player installs in a 65 Satellite
>
> uh-oh.. showing my age ;)
>
> I'll throw in my thrid penny..
>
> yep, it a pain converting CD or vinyl to MP3 but you've saved it a form
> that you can use forever.. CDs scratch and give out, but if saved to
> your PC (I also backup my PC to an external drive) you'll have it
> forever.. even for the next generation "tune player"
>
> Ipod obsolete ?? could happen ;)
>
> spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>> What's an 8-track? ;-)
>>
>> Going obsolete is probably right, but if you already have CDs it's
>> less
>> time to put in a unit with a CD, (requires no need to make mp3s). But
>> that aftermarket CD/auto player unit also MUST have an aux IN plug to
>> do
>> as you suggest with amp3 player or Ipod/Zune, etc. Don't buy one
>> without
>> that Aux in plug.
>>
>> There is at least one company making CD/AM/FM units for classic cars
>> listed on the 62-65 vendor's page:
>> http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/restoration-sources.html
>>
>> There are also companies that convert your stock looking 65 Satellite
>> radio to am/fm with input aux that you can plug in a portable CD or
>> digital mp3 files player. (On vendor's page too.)
>>
>> The $300 price restriction may rule those out though.
>>
>> All of the adapters I've seen require a working FM radio to transmit
>> to,
>> for example:
>> http://tinyurl.com/nsvur9
>>
>> Most of the aftermarket cd/am/fm units have a detachable face. The
>> key,
>> I assume, is to measure and find a unit that allows installation
>> without
>> cutting up the 65's dash. Some people mount a cd/am/fm unit in the
>> glove
>> box, too.
>>
>> My dos pennies.
>>
>> Let us know what you buy please.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Gary H.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> >just my opinion.. but the CD is about to go the way of the 8-track..
>> >
>> >there are iod/mp3 adapters to hook up to your speakers ??? that take
>> >very little room in your glove box.. an Ipod nano is smaller than a
>> >pack
>> >
>> >of cigerettes (bad reference?) and hold far more tunes than a 6 CD
>> >changer
>> >
>> >vicraz62@
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Hello
>> >>
>> >> I'm about ready to put a CD player in my 65 Satellite. I'll be
>> >> looking
>> >> for something with a silver face, chrome or stainless look along
>> >> with
>> >> just the two speakers in the back. Any suggestions are greatly
>> >> appreciated and thanks beforehand. Shot in the dark before I go
>> >> looking
>> >> around. Maybe this will save me some time. Not looking to spend
>> >> more
>> >> than $300.00. Thanks again!
>
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