In the CD(mp3) player....

[MannyIsGod]

jamming to an MP3 CD with....

(oh and I need an IPOD more than Duff need's concert tickets, but MP3 cd's are still a close 2nd.)

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I should call it my ACL Fest cd.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I've been looking into building my own MP3 deck to store in my truck.

Essentially, a PC with a basic OS (a Windows 98 or Linux) that is solely used to upload and download MP3's and play them in my truck's audio system.

That way, you could essentially fill a HD with as many as you could and have your whole collection at your fingertips.

[MannyIsGod]

I think it's more practical to get a deck that plays MP3 cds. Don't they have new decks with direct connections to IPODS or is that still just a BMW thing?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I think it's more practical to get a deck that plays MP3 cds. Don't they have new decks with direct connections to IPODS or is that still just a BMW thing?

The only thing about that is the burning of said CD's.

Some new cars are coming with it standard, but I know there are extensions to hook up MP3 players.

The main reason keeping me from going that route is I'm also considering satellite radio.

[T Park]

John Mayer
Alicia Keyes
The Killers
U2
Jay Z + Linkin Park
Brad Paisley
Hootie + Blowfish
Usher
Maroon 5
Hoobastank
Pearl Jam
G Unit
Alan Jackson
George Strait

[mouse]

Hey Manny thanks for that cool link I have all kinds of free tunes now.

I have no MP3 but I do use my Windows media player.

Right now it is loaded with

Budgie/Ministry/ratt/Bee gees/Pink floyd/Accept/Saxxon/Camoflage/Triumph/The Godz
and many more.......

[Useruser666]

They already have a hard drive based car player. You can take it out and upload the stuff from you puter and then put it back in your car. It slides into the dash or where ever. Either do that or get on of those little transmitters that you can plug an Ipod into. It transmits whatever input you give it to a certain radio frequency. You just tune your radio in to that number and it will pic up whatever you are playing. They have them at Radio Shack and they will work with anything. True it's dirty but it works.

[Duff McCartney]

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[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Jay Z + Linkin Park


You know, when I heard about that coupling, I thought I'd really get into it.

For some reason, I just don't dig it, though.

[MannyIsGod]

They already have a hard drive based car player. You can take it out and upload the stuff from you puter and then put it back in your car. It slides into the dash or where ever. Either do that or get on of those little transmitters that you can plug an Ipod into. It transmits whatever input you give it to a certain radio frequency. You just tune your radio in to that number and it will pic up whatever you are playing. They have them at Radio Shack and they will work with anything. True it's dirty but it works.

There are decks with inputs out there, I'd rather just get an out from the ipod and go into an input, the signal woudl be cleaner.

However, what I want is a direct interface deck like they have in some new BMWs so you control everything form the deck.

[MannyIsGod]

You know, when I heard about that coupling, I thought I'd really get into it.

For some reason, I just don't dig it, though.

Because Linkin Park sucks?

[MannyIsGod]

Actually, I can dig some of Linkin Parks stuff, but then mixing is stupid. It's not new shit, it's just old songs mixed together isn't it? That's like playing 2 cds at the same time.

[SpursWoman]

Either do that or get on of those little transmitters that you can plug an Ipod into. It transmits whatever input you give it to a certain radio frequency. You just tune your radio in to that number and it will pic up whatever you are playing. They have them at Radio Shack and they will work with anything. True it's dirty but it works.



There are so many channels in San Antonio, though, if you use the usual frequencies.. 88.1 - 88.9, it's difficult to get good reception through the transmitter. Unless you do like me, and hold my MP3 player where the antenna is directed at 90 degrees latitude, a low to moderate number of cumulous clouds and no humidity while driving with my left foot during a new moon.

:music :lol

[Useruser666]

There are decks with inputs out there, I'd rather just get an out from the ipod and go into an input, the signal woudl be cleaner.

However, what I want is a direct interface deck like they have in some new BMWs so you control everything form the deck.

Go with the hard drive based stuff. I know one where you can get over a 100,000 songs on it. Even in high quality.

[MannyIsGod]

Go with the hard drive based stuff. I know one where you can get over a 100,000 songs on it. Even in high quality.

Yeah, I need a car first however.

:lmao

[Useruser666]

Yeah, I need a car first however.

:lmao

Well damn dude! What the hell are you talking about this stuff then! That's like me asking people for advice on what anchor to get for my yacht. :lol

What kind of reception do you get with a full moon SW?

[mouse]

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^RACK^

And you folks still think Duff has no comedy in him? :lmao

[JoeChalupa]

I still dont' know WTF an MP3 player is or how they work.
I still listen to cassette's and the radio and make my own cassette tape recordings.

Maybe when I get off of dial-up I'll know what the hell you all are talking about.

IPOD?....can you beam somebody up with one of those?

[KEDA]

Alpine has a direct connect module for the Ipod. It hooks up to the Aux input on all of the Alpine decks

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Plug It in and Charge it Up.

The KCA-420i is the first interface adapter ever to allow seamless communication between an iPod™ and your Alpine car stereo. And the connection is simple because no power wires are needed. Just plug your iPod into the adapter and it charges as you drive. The KCA-420i fits discreetly under the dash, in the trunk or under the seat.

Get Control.

Plugging in keeps you in control. You can quickly search and listen to your iPod™tracks directly from your Alpine head unit, and even use a remote control. QuickSearch keys allow you to navigate through your collection by Playlist, artist, or album and find exactly what you're in the mood for.

Turn It Up With Superior Sound.

Don't fear a loss in quality. Compatible 2004 Alpine head units use MediaXpander technology to restore lost detail in compressed digital media, bringing essence and life back to the music as the artist had originally intended.

Expand Your System.

The KCA-420i can be added to any 2004 Alpine Ai-NET head unit. This lets you enjoy your iPod™ in your car, and still use in-vehicle applications such as Multi-Channel Sound System, Satellite Radio, CD Changers and Navigation Systems.

[Spurminator]

I see Duff found a country CD that doesn't suck.

[Duff McCartney]

I never said country sucked...I just said I never heard a country song that actually did anything for me. But I've been meaning to pick up this cd for a long time, and I have now. It's excellent.

[1369]

I just said I never heard a country song that actually did anything for me.

You should check out what Cash did when he covered Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage".

I have it in MP3 format if anyone wants to check it out.

[Spurminator]

Don't forget "Delia's Gone", "I've Been Everywhere", "Southern Accents", "Solitary Man" and "When the Man Comes Around".

[Shelly]

The Acoustic CD

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[MannyIsGod]

I dig Seal, my favorite song is Crazy.

[Guru of Nothing]

Manny, did you ever check out Todd Snider? I expect he'd be one of your favorites.

[Guru of Nothing]

And while I've got your attention, I asked you your opinion on Love Battery a couple of months ago and never got a reply. I assume you have heard of them (early 90s Seattle grunge).

[MannyIsGod]

I've never heard of Love Battery although I do remember your question. I'll check them out along with Sneider.

Recently I've been listening to a lot of stuff I'm ashamed to admit I hadn't listened to before thanks to Jess.

[Shelly]

I dig Seal, my favorite song is Crazy.

He is my favorite singer. The man has a beautiful voice.

[Guru of Nothing]

According to allmusic, Love Battery is similar to Screaming Trees (one of my favorite bands ever). I was just looking for a second opinion. I'll just take the plunge and buy a CD or 2.

Todd Snider will float your boat, I guarantee it [/George Zimmerman]

[ChumpDumper]

I have more HDD space than I know what to do with, so my entire collection is going to MP3. Hitting "shuffle" makes for some nice eclectic mixes.

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[MannyIsGod]

I dig the Screaming Trees, let me know how good Love Battery is.

[1369]

Manny, did you ever check out Todd Snider? I expect he'd be one of your favorites.

Todd Snider
"Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues"

Hey, hey, my, my
Rock n’ roll will never die
Just hang your hair down in your eyes
You’ll make a million dollars
Well, I was in this band goin’ nowhere fast
We sent out demos but everybody passed
So one day we finally took the plunge
Moved out to Seattle to play some grunge
Washington state that is...
Space needle, Eddie Vedder
Mudhoney
Now to fit in fast we wear flannel shirts
We turn our amps up until it hurts
We’ve got bad attitudes and what’s more
When we play we stare straight down at the floor
Woweee! Pretty scary
How pensive
How totally alternative
Now to fit in on the Seattle scene
You’ve got to do something they ain’t never seen
So thinkin’ up a gimmick one day
We decided to be the only band that wouldn’t play a note
Under any circumstances
Silence...
Music’s original alternative
Root’s grunge
Well we spread the word through the underground
That we were the hottest new thing in town
The record guy came out to see us one day
And just like always we didn’t play
It knocked him out
He said he loved our work
He said he loved our work, but he wasn’t sure if he could
Sell a record with nothing on it
said tell ‘em we’re from Seattle
He advanced us two and half million dollars
Hey, hey, my, my
Rock n’ roll will never die
Hang your hair down in your eyes
You’ll make a million dollars
Well they made us do a video but that wasn’t tough
Cause we just filmed ourselves smashing stuff
t’s kind of weird ‘cause there was no music
But MTV said they’d love to use it
The kids went wild, the kids went nuts
Rolling Stone gave us a five star review
Said we played with guts
We’re scoring chicks, taking drugs
Then we got asked to play MTV Unplugged
You should have seen it
We went right out there and refused to do acoustical versions
of the electrical songs that we had refused to record in the first place
Then we smashed our shit
Well we blew ‘em away at the Grammys show
By refusing to play and refusing to go
And then just when we thought fame would last forever
Along come this band that wasn’t even together
Now that’s alternative
Now that’s alternative to alternative
feel stupid...and contagious
Well our band got dropped and that ain’t funny
Cause we’re all hooked on drugs but we’re outta money
So the other day I called up the band
said boys I’ve taken all I can
Shave off your goatees, pack the van
We’re going back to Athens...

[Slomo]

I think it's more practical to get a deck that plays MP3 cds. Don't they have new decks with direct connections to IPODS or is that still just a BMW thing? This is an interface (http://www.dension.com/main.php?pageid=50&topid=42) that connects your ipod to your car stereo as a CD changer.

They also make mp3 HDD players for cars.

I have a Kenwood MusicKeg (http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product.jsp?productId=2373) in my car it's quite easy to transfer music from the iPod to the MusicKeg but the playlist software and interface of the iPod is superior to the MusicKeg, the nice thing is that it seats in the trunk and is very discreet (not inviting to burglars). I think it can work also with non Kenwood CD changers.

[Spurminator]

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