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Originally Posted by sclark27
I have an '04 with a 6 disc CD audiophile head unit. I would like to put in a newer version of the same that is MP3 compatible. Anybody have one that they want to sell? How does the MP3 connect? The stock head unit has the "AUX" button, and I have no idea what the hell that is for. I am staying with the stock head unit just because I really like the steering wheel controls and don't want to lose that feature.
Thanks in advance.
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The MP3 compatible head units will play mp3 cds as well as normal audio cds. They do not have provisions for hooking an mp3 player or ipod to them. You need a PIE unit FRD04Aux which connects into the 16 pin slot on the rear of the head unit essentially giving you two RCA inputs. Cost about $70 to $100 depending on the source.
FWIW - I was able to put 13 cds worth of music onto 1 mp3 formatted cd. The MP3 format is about 12% the size of the straight audio format. The Ipod foramt AAC is about 10% the original size, but you can't burn an AAC CD.
Hope that helps.
TFB (Bill)