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Belkin TuneFM for iPod

I'd like to start using my iPod in the car during the commute to and from work.
Looking to get the best possible sound.

The factory radio in my car is Levinson, so it has a decent tuner, but, there is no iPod interface.

I came across this device from Belkin called TuneFM.
Anyone using this in their car? How does it sound? Any serious interference issues on the highway that may become annoying?

Thanks for any thoughts and ideas.
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peter_s
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I own the Belkin to get music into my car CDP. While it does the job, it is at the expense of fidelity. Very rolled off highs, alot of swishy background noise added to the music. Spend $100 more and get a car CDP that has a harness/interface for the ipod if you really want ipod in. My other car has a cassette player, and I get much better sound through the cheap cassette adaptor.
imin2u
392 posts
 
The Belkin one stinks. It has no range and there's always static. I'm getting my money back.
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audphile1 OP
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Thanks all. So general opinion about the FM modules is that they basically suck, especially in the city, so they are pretty much out of the picture.

I can not really replace the cd changer unit in my car(Lexus LS430 with the Nav so everything is controlled through the LCD screen). I'll probably have to get by with the tape adapter.....don't really care if it destroys the tape head in a long run.
cytocycle
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Nice car.. my Dad has one... The Air conditioned seats are the BOMB in Houston, Texas!

Check this out.. you don't have to replace the changer..
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundauxlex.html

I'm sure there are some more options, call your lexus dealer and ask for what they have.. my Audi dealer had an Ipod hookup for $249
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audphile1 OP
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Cytocycle, thanks man, this looks intersting!
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