Ipod

[david7]

Anyone tried using a Dension or similar IPOD docking system with the 850 "premier" sound system? I believe it plugs into the CD stacker plug.

Failing this, does anyone know which brand Volvo OEM'd for thier stereo's of this era? I suspect Clarion, but I supose it could be anything.

ta

[S60D5]

Alpine, mainly.

If you want to hook up an Ipod cheaply, try using the iTrip, which broadcasts on an FM band and you just pick it up via the head unit reciever function. It's around £25-£30 but is unofficial, try eBay.

The range is short enough for you not to interfere with the FM frequencies in other vehicles, but good enough to put the ipod in the car anywhere.

[david7]

Thanks for that

I have an iTrip, but wanted the direct connection...

I might experement with the Alpine unit then...d'y'know if its i-Link? or pre i-Link?

Ta

[Andrew]

There is the i-link which works with some volvo stereos. There is also the i-linkFM which is like the i-trip but fully wires in for power, aeriel connections etc to make it much better quality and reliability. This is currently what I'm looking at installed by the car phone warehouse.

Ac.

[Kent Canary]

There is the i-link which works with some volvo stereos. There is also the i-linkFM which is like the i-trip but fully wires in for power, aeriel connections etc to make it much better quality and reliability. This is currently what I'm looking at installed by the car phone warehouse.

Ac.

Its up to you but I can install it if you want, for far less than CW can do it for. In fact you could probably do it yourself.

The only problem i found when i installed my Denison kit was it doesnt come with a right angled bracket, so I had to source one myself.

[Kent Canary]

There is the i-link which works with some volvo stereos. There is also the i-linkFM which is like the i-trip but fully wires in for power, aeriel connections etc to make it much better quality and reliability. This is currently what I'm looking at installed by the car phone warehouse.

Ac.

If your head unit is listed I would go for the iLink plus, which is uses the CD changer port.

The iLink FM still uses FM modulation to input the signal but is obviously hard wired.

[david7]

ah..thanks for the feedback...although I think my dodgy recollection of technology and double posting of the same message has confused things.

When I said i-link, I meant AI-net...its been a while...

Trying to get IPOD into Stock Volvo stereo...is that the I-link thing you were referring to? If so, can i go carphone warehouse then?

I suspect though it won't give me the IPOD display on the head unit that the full Dension kit does, so I might be taking your advice and splashing out for an Alpine head unit...gives me some room for the Oil pressure and Turbo pressure gauges!!

You sound like you know a bit about Car stereos, so tell me have they successfully made something sound better than a 7939 yet? (yes it has been a while)

Ta

[Andrew]

If your head unit is listed I would go for the iLink plus, which is uses the CD changer port.

The iLink FM still uses FM modulation to input the signal but is obviously hard wired.

Yup currently not support (901)...

Ac.

[david7]

Thanks for that

I have an iTrip, but wanted the direct connection...

I might experement with the Alpine unit then...d'y'know if its i-Link? or pre i-Link?

Ta

[Kent Canary]

I have the Denison system on my Sony head unit. I think on another thread Alpine have answered the the AI-net cable / adaptor is compliant, and as far as I am aware it uses the same technology (so you could get the Alpine Denison interface).

Have a search on ipod on here there must be loads of threads I think Ive stuck my oar in most of them! Theres a list of direct compliant units too.