[C320-list] iPod

[Jeffrey Hare]

Mike, 

It may also have an pair of RCA jacks in the back as an alternative source
for the Aux channel's 3.5mm jack.  If so, you could end up with a system
that doesn't have wires poking out the front of the radio.  We have a sony
am/fm/cd on our boat that has this and use it that way instead.

Good luck.
-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:01 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod

Update: I struck out finding low-cost amp so I decided to replace the
AM/FM/CD player with one with a 3.5mm input, and I purchased a Sony marine
model at a discount house. What I was really searching for was something
like http://www.audiotrak.net/drAMP.htm

-----Original Message-----
From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 9:04 AM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: RE: [C320-list] iPod

Too expensive. I believe iPod music format is also mp3. I'm gonna try Pep
Boys today for a low cost 4 channel amp with 3.5mm input jack to accept the
iPod (and my Sirius radio)

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sparks
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 7:50 AM
To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod

This was one of the ads Gmail attached to Jeff's message.
http://www.theistore.com/ipod2car.html
   I'm a Creative Zen (rather than iPod) person. I installed a car radio
that accepts a mp3 input.
What format is used for storing music on an iPod?
    Dave Sparks


On 1/26/07, Jeffrey Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
>
>    There are a few options.  I've been scheming over a few ideas, 
> similar to what you've mentioned.  I wanted to run it by a few 
> audiophiles to see what they thought.
>
> Essentially it is a medium quality multi-channel car amplifier with 
> RCA (high level) inputs and a minimum of 4 output channels.
>
> For the Ipod itself, I already have a metal case that mounts on the 
> panel next to the VHF that holds it securely.  (I have the Ipod Video)
>
> To control the amplifier better, a speaker selector switch with 
> balance/volume controls is important, since I have speakers in the Aft

> Cabin, main cabin and cockpit.  I don't want to be accidentally 
> blasting too much Alice Cooper or Rap music across the anchorage at 
> 5am. :)  (Well, unless Al Ahlman happened to be moored near us, that
> is...)
>
> Another piece of the puzzle I don't have in place yet is some cable 
> that plugs into the ipod's dock connector that has both 12v power 
> leads and RCA outputs that could be nicely hidden.  I could go with 
> the headphone-jack-to-RCA unit along with the 
> 12V-plug-to-Dock-connector like I have today, but it makes my ipod 
> look like it's in the intensive care ward with all these wires poking 
> out of all its orfices...
>
> I have a separate volume control for the cockpit so I don't have to do

> the companionway dance to get the volume adjusted topside.
>
> It was still medium low on my "to do" list however.
>
> -JeffH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 7:11 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>
> I'm aware of these units but I don't need AM/FM/CD Other options???
> --------------------------
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> To: C320-List
> Sent: Fri Jan 26 18:50:04 2007
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>
> I just picked up an AM/FM/CD marine unit off eBay for around $80.  I 
> got it specifically because it has an aux input I can plug my iPod 
> into.
>
> It is replacing an AM/FM unit plus a 10-disc changer.  I'm keeping the

> existing speakers, so it'll be an easy swap.
>
>
> Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) wrote:
> > Question for audiophiles: My AM/FM/CD unit has failed. I have good
> speakers and I only wish to play my iPod through existing speakers. 
> What sort of electronic device should I place between the iPod and the

> speakers?
> A 12v amplifier? Can anyone suggest an inexpensive solution?
> >
>
>
>
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