WTB: Z4x CD changer (MP3-compatible)

[KevinC]

Looking for an OEM CD changer, produced after whatever date in '04 or '05 when MP3 compatibility was introduced. PM me.

[jdoublehcubed]

keep an eye out on ebay, i've seen them pop up on there from time to time.

[XMetal]

As an alternate, you can always buy an Alpine CHA-S634 with a BMW adapter. It's the exact same physical size and function as the BMW changer. I just sold mine that I had used on my X5 (with the BMW bracket) for almost 10 years without a single issue.

Do you really need to play CDs? If you just want MP3s, then something like the GROM module, which uses a USB thumb drive would have better capacity. As a bonus, it's easier to install on our cars (without having to rip the center console apart). Only reason I sold the Alpine changer on my X5 was to replace it with the GROM module.

[jdoublehcubed]

why would you need to rip the center console apart to install a CD changer? the harness is preinstalled, you just....

ahh rear center console. stupid, i knew that. i thought you meant the front console and was like wtf are you taking that apart for.


OP, I have a dice silverline pro module I'd sell you for $70 shipped.

This is the item:
http://www.amazon.com/Dice-i-BMW-T-S.../dp/B000JVQWVQ

This is the installation manual:
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...ons_-_DICE.pdf

I have DSP, but was using it without the DSP module, so I would discount that requirement in the Amazon listing.

The item is wrapped in stick-on felt with a piece of velcro on one side, for quiet and easy installation. The configuration dip switches and the ports are still exposed. Never had an issue with it, I just removed it because I retrofitted the 07+ aux port onto my 06 and thats all I was using it for anyways.

[KevinC]

Thanks all. I have a USA*Spec iPod adapter, but it sounds like ass. I also have one in my ZHP, but that amp is analog and it's a different model and sounds clean as a whistle. I want to ditch it for a changer, I can load it with MP3s and be good to go. Not interested in a Dice or GROM at this point.

XMetal, that sounds like a good idea. There are several of those changers on Ebay, but can you tell me more about the BMW adapter and where I'd find it? Thanks.

[XMetal]

Here's what you need:

• Alpine CHA-S634 MP3/CD Changer
• Soundgate ABMW35 adapter
• Alpine KCA-130B Adapter (Ai-Net to M-Bus)

You missed my ebay listing by about 2 months. Here's how the setup looks like when it was in my X5:

[KevinC]

TWO adapters required? Yikes. Thanks for all the detailed info, I may have to look into this.

[XMetal]

It's just 1 "true" adapter. The other is really just an interface (connector) converter - that short cable in the the picture above.

FYI...Here's a review of the setup done by "madrussian" => http://m3.madrussian.net/review_alpine.shtml

[jdoublehcubed]

here ya go:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-06-BMW-...64df6c&vxp=mtr