leeep
03-03-2000, 02:51 PM
Hey all,
As I mentioned a week or so ago, I decided to go with the non-OEM Panasonic 8-disc changer from <a href="http://www.autotoys.com/">AutoToys</a> in lieu of the more expensive 6-disc changer from <a href="http://www.clairparts.com/">Clair</a>. Order process was a no-brainer. I have a '00 A4 Avant 1.8T with the stock Symphony system. I have linked my more extensive <a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/changer.html">notes</a> below. Pictures will follow soon.
The changer works pretty much as advertised. Contrary to the marketing literature, the 8-disc changer appears to have retained the shuffle-play mode. However, there is no one-touch direct access to discs 7 and 8. The unit will play them in sequence after disc 6 tho, and you can manipulate the buttons to get to discs 7-8 no problem. See my <a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/changer.html">notes</a>.
The biggest downside is that the stock mounting bracket does not mate with the smaller 8-disc changer mounting holes. Since I don't have a navigation system, I removed the bracket and temporarily secured the changer in the resultant space. I don't like the idea of mounting a cd changer to a sub enclosure... for obvious reasons. Am I off base with that assumption?
I hope to find a better solution soon. Any suggestions off the top? I am thinking that I will eventually seek a replacement for the muddy stock sub and come up with something to house the changer, amp, and sub all at once in the driver side compartment..
-eric
<a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/">Jaspis/Opal '00 Avant 1.8TQTipS</a>
PS what the heck is that tiny black box attached to the top of the changer/nav system bracket in the trunk? it has 6 leads coming off of it. amp/crossover for the rear speakers/sub?<ul><li><a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/changer.html">Direct link to my CD Changer info</a></li></ul>
As I mentioned a week or so ago, I decided to go with the non-OEM Panasonic 8-disc changer from <a href="http://www.autotoys.com/">AutoToys</a> in lieu of the more expensive 6-disc changer from <a href="http://www.clairparts.com/">Clair</a>. Order process was a no-brainer. I have a '00 A4 Avant 1.8T with the stock Symphony system. I have linked my more extensive <a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/changer.html">notes</a> below. Pictures will follow soon.
The changer works pretty much as advertised. Contrary to the marketing literature, the 8-disc changer appears to have retained the shuffle-play mode. However, there is no one-touch direct access to discs 7 and 8. The unit will play them in sequence after disc 6 tho, and you can manipulate the buttons to get to discs 7-8 no problem. See my <a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/changer.html">notes</a>.
The biggest downside is that the stock mounting bracket does not mate with the smaller 8-disc changer mounting holes. Since I don't have a navigation system, I removed the bracket and temporarily secured the changer in the resultant space. I don't like the idea of mounting a cd changer to a sub enclosure... for obvious reasons. Am I off base with that assumption?
I hope to find a better solution soon. Any suggestions off the top? I am thinking that I will eventually seek a replacement for the muddy stock sub and come up with something to house the changer, amp, and sub all at once in the driver side compartment..
-eric
<a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/">Jaspis/Opal '00 Avant 1.8TQTipS</a>
PS what the heck is that tiny black box attached to the top of the changer/nav system bracket in the trunk? it has 6 leads coming off of it. amp/crossover for the rear speakers/sub?<ul><li><a href="http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~leeep/audi/changer.html">Direct link to my CD Changer info</a></li></ul>