Re: New A4 Owner Questions...

[dan_masi@MENTORG.COM (Dan Masi)]

On May 20,  7:54am, Miker206@aol.com wrote:
> Subject: New A4 Owner Questions...
> I've been lurking here a while and as a new A4Q owner...

Hi, Mike... I've been waiting for my A4Q, and it's finally
close to home!  It will be waiting for me when I return
from vacation on June 10th.  Can't wait!

> Second, like others, I'm researching less expensive alternatives
> to CD changers.  If anyone has any advice it would be appreciated.

I'm sure you're aware that a possible alternative is to use an
off-the-shelf changer with an RF modulator.  I don't personally
consider this a viable option, as the sound will suffer a bit
and you'll need to wire a separate control for the changer.  But
some may not consider these to be serious negatives.

There is currently no other option that I'm aware of.  A
company that manufactures adapters, Peripheral Interface
Electronics, is currently working on an adapter... it is active,
rather than just a wiring change.  At last report, they expected
to be shipping by July.  I believe the cost will be around
$100... the Alpine changers are available for around $350-$400,
I think.


> Any other A4 owners interested in keeping in touch are also
> welcome to drop me a note and perhaps we'll get a small A4
> mailing list together.

Great idea.  Count me in.

Dan Masi
'96 A4Q-to-be

> Mike
>
> '96 A4Q (special ordered with no sunroof)
                                ^^^^^^^^^^

Wow.  You'll probably have a one-of-a-kind car in
North America!