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In car entertainment

Post by claret59 » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:33 pm

Please excuse my ignorance of 'how things work' but I would appreciate some guidance / advice on a car's music system. I recently bought a newish car that has no CD player as this has been sacrificed for a system that includes a Sat Nav,, convoluted radio and several other things I don't want or understand. I miss the CD and do not want the current system of MP3 Player?
My question is are there personal CD systems that can be adapted to the car's system without the use of ear pieces which seem as though they could be distracting / dangerous? A personal CD I have seen on sale includes a 'Micro USB Power input' ( but no lead included.) Is this something that can be adapted to a car's power system?
Thank you for any advice.

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by Hozz » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:38 pm

I believe Stephenson’s Rocket had some sort of stable table set up for the upcoming invention of the wax cylinder/gramophone which you might want to investigate.
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Re: In car entertainment

Post by Red Fox Rocks Socks » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:39 pm

I have no technical knowledge but my shitty old car has a CD player and I’m more than willing to swap for your newish one 👍🏻

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:41 pm

They can be hooked up, but they'll be susceptible to cutting out with every single bump in the road.

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Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:42 pm

Don’t be afraid of technology! Nobody uses CDs now. You just connect your phone , use Spotify and select whatever music you like.

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Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:43 pm

Spotify has free versions.

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by BenWickes » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:44 pm

claret59 wrote:
Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:33 pm
Please excuse my ignorance of 'how things work' but I would appreciate some guidance / advice on a car's music system. I recently bought a newish car that has no CD player as this has been sacrificed for a system that includes a Sat Nav,, convoluted radio and several other things I don't want or understand. I miss the CD and do not want the current system of MP3 Player?
My question is are there personal CD systems that can be adapted to the car's system without the use of ear pieces which seem as though they could be distracting / dangerous? A personal CD I have seen on sale includes a 'Micro USB Power input' ( but no lead included.) Is this something that can be adapted to a car's power system?
Thank you for any advice.
You can certainly install whatever system you want. There'll be someone at a local reputable garage who knows electrics.

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:13 pm

If your local, id call into County Automotive in Barrowford.

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by COBBLE » Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:10 pm

Is there a slot to insert a pen drive? I saved my CDs to that and play them in the car.

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by claret59 » Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:58 pm

Thank you for the helpful replies. The more sarcastic ones did not disappoint as a sample of them were expected.

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by Local cricketer » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:12 pm

Mp3? Where am I 1998?

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by tim_noone » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:31 pm

claret59 wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:58 pm
Thank you for the helpful replies. The more sarcastic ones did not disappoint as a sample of them were expected.
:?

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by Bfcboyo » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:36 pm

claret59 wrote:
Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:33 pm
Please excuse my ignorance of 'how things work' but I would appreciate some guidance / advice on a car's music system. I recently bought a newish car that has no CD player as this has been sacrificed for a system that includes a Sat Nav,, convoluted radio and several other things I don't want or understand. I miss the CD and do not want the current system of MP3 Player?
My question is are there personal CD systems that can be adapted to the car's system without the use of ear pieces which seem as though they could be distracting / dangerous? A personal CD I have seen on sale includes a 'Micro USB Power input' ( but no lead included.) Is this something that can be adapted to a car's power system?
Thank you for any advice.
Easy one this. Ask a younger relative to sort it next time they're round .

Sorted!

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Re: In car entertainment

Post by HunterST_BFC » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:45 pm

What car / model is it?
I can possibly help.

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