12-03-2006, 09:46 PM
[quote M A V I C]Cheapest would be burning the tracks to discs.
My preferred way is to get a deck that plays MP3s. You can fit tons of tracks on one disc, organize them in folders (make sure the deck you get supports that) and if the disc gets damaged, you're not out much.
Yes, burning to discs would be the cheapest, and probably sound the best. Unfortunately for me, it would require a new MP3 compatible head unit in the vehicle, which cancels out the "low cost" aspect. Burning an 8 hr audiobook to 8 CDs is of course an option, but I may just try the FM modulator alternative.
Baby Tats, both the inline modulator and silent CD kluge require at least partially removing the head unit to access the back of it. I've had the vehicle for only 6 months. I'll wait a little longer before I risk fscking up the works behind the dash.
Finally, there's something non-appealing to a thief about a factory unit, so that's another reason I'm hestitant about an aftermarket head unit.
My preferred way is to get a deck that plays MP3s. You can fit tons of tracks on one disc, organize them in folders (make sure the deck you get supports that) and if the disc gets damaged, you're not out much.
Yes, burning to discs would be the cheapest, and probably sound the best. Unfortunately for me, it would require a new MP3 compatible head unit in the vehicle, which cancels out the "low cost" aspect. Burning an 8 hr audiobook to 8 CDs is of course an option, but I may just try the FM modulator alternative.
Baby Tats, both the inline modulator and silent CD kluge require at least partially removing the head unit to access the back of it. I've had the vehicle for only 6 months. I'll wait a little longer before I risk fscking up the works behind the dash.
Finally, there's something non-appealing to a thief about a factory unit, so that's another reason I'm hestitant about an aftermarket head unit.