Thread: Suggestions for new head unit only (mp3 player compatible)
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Old May 9, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Default Re: Suggestions for new head unit only (mp3 player compatible)
Hey Detroit Hokie! Good to see another Hokie on the board. I'm an alum but still make it to all the home games.

I'm in the same boat. I hate playing CDs (Such 80s technology! Yuk!). I want to yank it and put in a new receiver as well but am looking at the following options:

1.) Buy a JVC (or other brand) Receiver that has a front USB port. The new JVC (don't know model) will play MP3s right from a jump drive! so you don't have to hook up an I-pod. This is great because Jump (or thumb) drives are cheap, hold up to 2 gig and don't need formatting. However.. I think the JVC will only read up to a 128MB drive (which sucks). The other beauty of a USB port is you can hook other computer peripherals up to it like Laptops, I-pods, etc.. plus the JVC unit is Sat-ready so you can add a Sirius or XM Adaptor and control the sat radio through the head unit

2.) Buy a Sony (or other brand) receiver that has a front Aux input and is Sat-ready. This gives you the ability to hook up your Dell player or other brand stuff or your laptop if you run Winamp or Windows Media Player or some GPS program like Delorme (which I use). However, you are stuck with having to bring your Dell DJ everywhere, mount it, have a charger, etc..

3.) Buy a third party Adaptor for your vehicle to connect to an I-pod which controls your I-pod with the radio controls and charges it for you. This is great because you can keep the stock head unit and only add the $100 adaptor. The bad part is that I don't think most of them work with any brand but the Apple I-pod line... meaning you need to check with Dell or buy an apple.

Good luck... and PM me before football season. Maybe we can have a Hokie/Crossfire Tailgate?
 
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