SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

New Ipod Option for older SC's

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Old 02-13-08, 03:00 PM
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Default New Ipod Option for older SC's

The Griffin iTrip AutoPilot. It's fm modulated but it finds the best signal automatically, charges the iPod, gives you a controller that allows you to have the iPod out of sight and control it and the best thing of all it uses RDS technology and displays the iPod information on the Radio's display. It retails for $99 also. Here is a link if anyone wants to check it out http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...itripautopilot
Old 02-14-08, 09:37 AM
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Any word on sound quality? I had tried an FM-type a few years ago, and there was always static/bleedthrough from neighboring stations. It wasn't worth it for me. Maybe the airwaves are too busy in San Diego?
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I actually haven't found anyone that has them available for sale yet. I guess it is still brand new and retailers aren't stocking them yet. But as soon as they are available I want to get one and try it out. Because I have used the Monster Icarplay and the sound quality isn't that great on it.
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I'm waiting to hear too! The RDS capability sounds like it would help make up for the FM-tuner sound loss. I'm not sure about this auto-tuning station programming though...
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Does anyone know if this unit is available yet? And thus, has anyone tried it?
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FM Tuner linkage (wireless) = CRAP.

I purchased items like this before and was very disappointed in sound. It sounded like an AM station. A better option is to use a cassette adapter. The cords are messy, but if you prefer to have decent sound quality on the ML sound system, consider this option.
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