Best place to replace single CD player with MP3 player

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  retiredfeline on 11/04/2013 - 11:50

  If there is an aux input, just connect your portable MP3 player to it with a cable that has 3.5mm jacks, that would give you the best sound quality.

  If not and the player has a FM radio, then you can buy a cheap MP3 player that has a transmitter.

  Usual places, eBay, etc.

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    pyramid on 11/04/2013 - 12:09

    Thanks for reply. I read reviews on WP and other forums and most of the time people are advising to avoid transmitter. I'll check aux input.

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      ESEMCE on 11/04/2013 - 15:26

      +1

      Cost of cable for Aux-In = $5
      Cost of FM transmitter = $10
      Cost of replacing Head Unit by yourself = $100 +2-3 hours ($100 for a cheap unit)
      Cost of replacing head unit and paying for install = $300

      FM Transmitter isn't the best solution, but they do a decent job for a low price.

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        pyramid on 11/04/2013 - 16:19

        Thanks for cost comparison.
        do you know which fm transmitter is better ?

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        ESEMCE on 12/04/2013 - 09:22

        I've got a cheapie from the Reject Shop that I've had for 5 years.
        The best ones have fully tunable transmitters that allow you to select a random frequency anywhere on the FM spectrum.
        The super-cheapies only have a few frequency options.

        You do lose some fidelity, Bass is flatter and Treble peakier on mine, I find that I can get most of the quality "back" on Classical Equalizer setting on the mp3 player.

        Definitely go for the AUX in option if you have a socket though.