[s-cars] Can you hook up a Phatnoise to an urS4?

[pkrasusky at ups.com]

Jack tuned:

<<<Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:24:35 -0400
From: "Jack Gagnon" <bullitt at gwi.net>
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Can you hook up a Phatnoise to an urS4?

Do like I did.

1. Abandon cd changer after several failed.

2. Get a High Capacity iPod and a Monster Cable charger/FM transmitter
and
enjoy.  Spend the money to get a good charger/FM transmitter (most suck)
and
the quality is good.

The Good:

	-almost unlimited storage
	-iPod is always charged and ready to go anywhere anytime
	-Can take system into any car without hassles.
	-iSkin (brand) silicone rubber case fits under ash tray, is easy
to get to
and does not move around in high G maneuvers
	-Black iSkin cover matches my interior
	-Red indicator lights on Monster Cable matches red instrument
and dash
lights of the Audi
	-Can hook up other peoples iPods on road trips etc
	-iPod can be used a lot of other places (skiing, Cycling etc)
	-Bose head unit FM radio does not usually fail and are available
used
	-Itunes can be hooked up to home stereo


The Bad:

	-cords are a bit messy, but are manageable.
	-Small screen and menu navigation makes it very hard to select
music while
driving
	-stock bose speaker amplifiers sometimes fry themselves making
your car
stink (you can find used amps if you try)
	-Cost is about $400-$500 depending on the capacity and model

I am too lazy to set up play lists so I mostly use the shuffle feature.
The
shuffle feature is great for me, I have over 5000 songs on the iPod, and
I
get to hear stuff I never knew I had! I do fast foward a lot though.

Highly recommended!

Jack>>>



Ditto - all that Jack, and yup, lot of shuffle / fast forward.  Who
cares, it RULES.   I will never buy another CD, nor deal with another
fried changer.  Loving it.  Well, until the Croolynites found mine 8-(.
Another one coming soon.  And sound quality be damned, it sounds just
fine.  Esp. since I'm @ WOT with windows open much of the time anyway
8-).  

Why anyone wouldn't go this route is totally beyond me.

-Paul tunez coming out my backside - like 10,000++ worth K.