[Osodog]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

I think this is the unit I have in my M5. It works but I find that it tends to skip more than the OEM unit did. I had to use this one because the OEM unit does not work with the BlitzSafe adapter which allows me to connect my MP3 player to the stereo via RCA jacks.

 

[Whizzkid11]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

This is true - BUT - will aparently NOT work with cars equipped with DSP... only with standard or Hi-Fi systems.

 

[pkarmouche]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

With the DSP system (like I have on my 2001 M5), I used the Soundgate system to create an aux stereo input. You need two parts from Soundgate:

"BMWDSP" and "AUX3".

You install a small switch up front somewhere, and when the stereo is in "CD" mode the switch will toggle between the factory CD changer and the aux input. Works very well, sound quality is pretty good. All the DSP functions work to affect the aux input as well.

Paul

 

[rick73tii]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

Yes it does work. I have it in my 2003 M5, but I also had it in my 1999 540i both with DSP.

See link.

http://www.x5world.com/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=158

 

[Whizzkid11]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

Yes it does work. I have it in my 2003 M5, but I also had it in my 1999 540i both with DSP.

See link.

http://www.x5world.com/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=158

I stand corrected!

Tin ran into issues - and sold his unit as a result (which I missed out on!!) .... thats why I knew it didn't work with DSP

 

[Osodog]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

With the BlitzSafe adapter I have, you just go to the CD changer, then click the track forward button, then the track backward button to get to CD 1-99 which is the AUX MP3 player. No MP3 tag info though

 

[pkarmouche]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

With the BlitzSafe adapter I have, you just go to the CD changer, then click the track forward button, then the track backward button to get to CD 1-99 which is the AUX MP3 player. No MP3 tag info though

I'm curious, while listening to your AUX input on the BlitzSafe adapter, if you push one of the numbered buttons on the stereo does it then switch back to the CD changer (playing the CD associated with that button)?

Paul

 

[Osodog]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

Unfortunately no. I have to use the buttons on the player but I tend to just let it play random tracks since I have a ton of music on the 20GB drive. I set the volume level of the MP3 player to about 95% then adjust the volume as I wish using the stereo volume controls. I think Denion has a product called Icelink Plus that allows for the control and display of info for an iPod.

 

[pkarmouche]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

Unfortunately no. I have to use the buttons on the player but I tend to just let it play random tracks since I have a ton of music on the 20GB drive. I set the volume level of the MP3 player to about 95% then adjust the volume as I wish using the stereo volume controls. I think Denion has a product called Icelink Plus that allows for the control and display of info for an iPod.

So, if you are listening to the MP3 player and push button 1-6 on your stereo - it switches from the MP3 back to the car's CD changer?

Paul

 

[Osodog]

Re: Is this true??? I can listen to my MP3s...

Its actually the button with the left and right arrow. I press right then quickly left it goes to 1-99 which is the MP3 player (actually AUX input), hitting the same buttons goes to the disk and track that I was originally on.

 

[lwebb12]

I just installed my CHA-S634 Alpine Mp3 CD changer.

I used the Soundgate DSP and CD changer adapters.

Works great.

 

[DaveK]

With the DSP system (like I have on my 2001 M5), I used the Soundgate system to create an aux stereo input. You need two parts from Soundgate:

"BMWDSP" and "AUX3".

You install a small switch up front somewhere, and when the stereo is in "CD" mode the switch will toggle between the factory CD changer and the aux input. Works very well, sound quality is pretty good. All the DSP functions work to affect the aux input as well.

Paul

That's exactly what I need, but when I tried to find a website that could confirm having the AUX3 or SDSBMWDSP (a kit that contains BMWDSP and AUX3) in stock right now, all I found were sold out items and websites with no notion of inventory that are likely sold out as well. Did Soundgate stop making these? Does anyone else make an equivalent product in that price range (around $200 or less total)?

One more question: When switched to the aux input will the changer keep on playing CDs, or does it get a signal to stop? It would put extra wear on it for no reason if it kept playing.

- Dave

 

[pkarmouche]

That's exactly what I need, but when I tried to find a website that could confirm having the AUX3 or SDSBMWDSP (a kit that contains BMWDSP and AUX3) in stock right now, all I found were sold out items and websites with no notion of inventory that are likely sold out as well. Did Soundgate stop making these? Does anyone else make an equivalent product in that price range (around $200 or less total)?

One more question: When switched to the aux input will the changer keep on playing CDs, or does it get a signal to stop? It would put extra wear on it for no reason if it kept playing.

- Dave

You could call Soundgate directly. I called them to discuss compatibility and to be sure it would work with my setup. www.soundgate.com - there is also a dealer locater there.

I bought mine from a local car stereo shop, "Tim Stone Audio" (707) 575-0177. It took him about two weeks to get the units in stock.

To answer your other question: Yes, the changer keeps on "playing" CD's silently in the trunk while the "AUX" audio is redirected. That is, of course, only if you leave CD's loaded. Since all my CD's are digitized on the PC I have connected I just leave the changer empty and therefore it's not doing anything.

If you want to leave CD's loaded, I wouldn't worry about the wear - it shouldn't be a big problem. Come to think of it though, if you are concerned you could rig up a simple relay which would cut power from the changer while you are in "AUX" mode. PM me if you'd like info on how to do this.

Good luck,

Paul

 

[tom @ eas]

That's exactly what I need, but when I tried to find a website that could confirm having the AUX3 or SDSBMWDSP (a kit that contains BMWDSP and AUX3) in stock right now, all I found were sold out items and websites with no notion of inventory that are likely sold out as well. Did Soundgate stop making these? Does anyone else make an equivalent product in that price range (around $200 or less total)?

One more question: When switched to the aux input will the changer keep on playing CDs, or does it get a signal to stop? It would put extra wear on it for no reason if it kept playing.

- Dave

We have a DSP kit that will work for you, the same kit is used on our ice>Link Plus kits as well. Also - what year is your M5?