Originally posted by saerandy@Jan 19 2004, 07:10 PM
Yup - I don't have a cd player. I chose to get Sirius instead of a cd player.
But listen up: If you have been thinking of getting a cd player and want to be able to get Satellite too, then check this out: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product....&productId=2472
Basically you hook a standard Kenwood cd changer (or music keg) into this unit, and with the one unit you can completely control the satellite radio, as well as have full control of the cd changer. You get the best of both worlds.
If you want to check out what the music is like, you can listen to free streaming on the Sirius website. As a guest you can only listen for 20 mins at a time, but go & listen to the types of tunes they play.
Another option is to get the PIE X3 adapter (see above image). It is just like the single input PIE adapter that you have just installed but allows for THREE aux inputs as well as allowing the use of the factory installed CD changer. You have to run a small control panel to the cabin that has a single switch on it where you can switch from AUX1, AUX2, AUX3 and CD. It is more expensive than the adapter you purchased, but it is well worth it if you want direct input for your Sirius/XM, other inputs, while keeping your factory changer.
I am going to pick one of the X3's up for my XM install. The FM modulator crap has to go. Yuk. Below is a link showing the PIE X3. There are several places to buy one, but I am probably going to get it here. It is through the XMFAN.com website.
PIE X3 Adapter
And, not to hi-jack your Sirius thread, but XM is $9.99 versus the $12.99 that you pay for Sirius. And....before you jump on the commercial bandwagon, XM announced it is going COMPLETELY COMMERCIAL FREE on Feb 1, while at the same time adding more stations bringing the total to like 120 or so, while supposedly keeping the price the same.
Just some food for thought the people considering XM versus Siruis. But whatever people choose, Satellite radio is the way to go. I am sold on it. There is so much selection, dang near CD quality, and you can listen coast to coast.