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07-30-10 | 08:47 AM

tonys44

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Mark Levinson Firmware Update

Does anyone know if there is a firmware update for the Mark Levinson audio system that will enable it to play MP3 disks? This is for a 2004 LS430.
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07-30-10 | 08:49 AM

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I don't believe there is, if there were, I think it would be common knowledge by now. It would be great though! Welcome to CL.

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07-30-10 | 10:23 AM

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I dont think a simple firmware update could ad such feature. MP3's are compressed files which need processing power to decompress. Its more of a hardware issue. I really wish Lexus added AUX ports back when they started as opposed to holding off till 2010 on some models.

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07-30-10 | 11:00 AM

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Thanks all. I didn't think so either, but figured it was worth a try.

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07-30-10 | 11:22 AM

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no there isn't. MP3 compatibility wasn't added until Gen 5 hardware. It would require a hardware change.

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07-30-10 | 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tonys44

Does anyone know if there is a firmware update for the Mark Levinson audio system that will enable it to play MP3 disks? This is for a 2004 LS430.
Thanks.

this is why they still have the cassette player for your mp3 adapters