I have the 2000 Acura TL standard Bose system, standard head unit. I would rather not change out the head unit and don't want to do the RF Modulator.

Thanks
Doitall76

 

Yes, just pickup a honda/acura factory 6 disc changer and it'll hook right upto the factory radio.

 

I was looking at getting another brand from Best Buy or somewhere else.

Thanks
Doitall76

 

Buy the blitzsafe adapter.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/blitzhonalpdmxv1.html

on the same page, they give you which CD changer are compatible with it. I recommend the Alpine CHA-S634 6 disc cd/mp3 changer.

You are able to control the cd changer from the HU and steering wheel control. It doesn't shuffle thru 6 different cds tho. Works just like the OEM cd changer.

 

Are there any aftermarket changers that will play random selections from any/all of the cds in the magazine or do they all play only random tracks from the one cd that you have selected?

 

I haven't found a changer that shuffles and I have looked.

 

thats what i have =P

 

Would that be something to look for when buying the changer itself, or when choosing a headunit? Isn't it the headunit that controls all the functions?

 

If any cd changer has shuffle feature between all their disc, you would have to look for this feature on the CD changer itself and on a compatible HU. HU might controls the input function but if the changer doesn't support it, then it won't do it. Since I have not found this feature looking thru HUs and CD changers. I don't really think it exist yet. Since loading between cds would take more time, then shuffle on the cd itself, its impracticle for it to shuffle between cds. If you find any more info let me know.

But the current setup with the stock HU w/ alpine 6 disc CD/Mp3 changer is very nice. 120 or so Mp3 on a cd is still better then having a lot of cds.

 

Ah..okay. I just thought a unit with this feature would've been out there a long time ago. Even my JVC mini-stereo system from 1993 allows a random shuffle between all discs and it has one disc in tray + a 6 disc magazine. Weird.....

Thanks so much for the info! So even if we found a changer that would do this - our Bose HU wouldn't support it anyway?

 

Yeah, Bose HU w/ blitzsafe adapter only works with the selected alpine cd changer model. You can't just plug any aftermarket changer with the Blitzsafe adapter either. Oh well. 120+ mp3 on a cd isn't bad.

 

What is the other product out there besides Blitzsafe?

Thanks
doitall76

 

PIE might make something for our car.......check on that webpage I gave you. I really can't recommend anything else since I haven't used those tho.

Goodluck,
Han

 

Hmm, this is an interesting idea.

How does the display work, what button do you press to get the CD changer working?

Thanks,

rvl123

 

I'll take a pix of the display when the stupid hurricane passes me. It doesn't show text tho.....just song position on the disc.

You press the CD button twice to change to the cd changer and if you press the CD button again, it goes back to HU CD, same thing as if you had the OEM CD changer. You press # 1-6 to switch which CD you want in the CD changer.

 

O, that's really cool!

I was thinking of getting the OEM changer to make things easier. Where is the best place to get it (cheap) and does it read CD-Rs well (the whole point of making the switch)?

Thanks,

rvl123

 

OEM cd changers is not cheap 500+, but it does read CDRs. I had the OEM cd changer thrown in when I bought the car, after replacing it twice during the warranty period. It went kaput when my car was no longer in warranty. So thats why I went with blitzsafe + alpine changer. OEM changer will cost more and do less. SO I don't recommend it.

 

Does the Alpine Changer display the names of the songs (when you are playing MP3 Discs). As well, do you control it with the Alpine brain or the Acura HU?

Thanks
doitall76

 

Very easy just find and disc changer that is Rf compatiable I know u can get a JVC 10 disc mp3 player for $200, just make sure it is the 1500RF. RF is important,

 

The Alpine Changer will display the song title if you have a compatible HU. However, the stock Acura HU doesn't display the song title. So it will just give you the # of that song.

Bltizsafe adapter allows you to control the Alpine Changer with the Acura HU, the Mp3 comptaible one needs an extra wire I believe........its been too long for me. The compatible regular 6 disc changer only needs the blitzsafe adapter, no extra wire to buy. The link I provided above will tell you what you need to buy to make everything work.

 

He said he rather not go RF. I'm not picky about sound quality but there is a noticable difference between CD vs FM quality, I think staying with wired lines is better.

 

will the alpine CHM-S630 work like the S634?
thanks
mike

 

bumpp.

 

I am about to purchase a alpine 6 cd changer, what is the rf modulator? will best buy be able to install the cd changer for me?

 

I went with an RF modulated cd changer, and now I regret it due to poor sound quality (after upgrading system that is--couldn't hear the difference with the OEM Bose system). My next move is to buy the Blitzsafe adapter that also has AUX input and use that. I'll keep my cd changer control panel to control the changer. Of course, this implies taking apart the RF modulator to find the preamp signal for the AUX input. Lowest price I found on the Blitzsafe adapters was at Enfig.com.

 

I recently installed the RF modulated Alpine CD Changer that reads MP3's, with the Alpine CRA-1667RF FM Modulated AiNet controller. I have to say that I am extremely pleased. I can't hear any loss in quality (though I am sure that there is some). The controller cancels out the antenna while in use. It has also made a great difference in the sound quality of my Sirius Radio (also on RF Modulation, there was an AUX channel on the CRA-1667).

Peace,
Doitall76

 

QUICK question- these CD changer options- assume they'll work on a '99 TL Navi system(stock) as well? Same hookup as the 2000? That didn't change, I hope.

Buying a friend's TL(it's MINT!!) next month. Pretty psyched.
Thanks guys! My 1st post here..

Gian

 

Everything's the same, but I don't know if the navi system uses that third harness plug-in where the Bllitzsafe adapter goes. I'd call Blitzsafe and ask them to be safe.