[C320-list] iPod

[Stephane Rousseau]

I have installed a set of speakers (4+1) designed for a Personnal Computer,
they come with a amplifier. I've chosen a set who use 12v input. I put
directly a mp3 player or a portable DVD player via the jack.




On 1/29/07, Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) <MLaChance at thehartford.com> wrote:
>
> 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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>
> --
> David Sparks
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> www.dbsparks.com
>
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