Nelson

We had a brief flurry of excitement here with the news that an iPod adapter would be available for the C6. But it seems the part in question is actually a part for other Audi models. Do we have any hope?

juhuuh

According to Becker-Harman (they made the entire Multi-Media-Interface MMI):

The current Panasonic CD-Changer is not able (upgradeable) to play MP3 files, therefore this CD Changer needs to be replaced by a new model which will be available in June 2006.

In addition, the i-Pod Interface in the glove box will be provided by approx November 2006. Dealer can install that.

This info is from a letter that Becker has sent back in Jan. 2006, after asking them about the status of an MP3 solution for the A6.

Canon Shooter

Cool, looks like I'll be getting new CD changer then

philm35

Will we need to buy the new CD changer to add an iPod? If I had my iPod in the car, I'd never use the CD changer again.

--Phil

juhuuh

CD changer and i-Pod Interface will be separate solutions, so you can use the i-Pod interface w/o need for a new CD changer.

Most probably I'll take the new CD changer, because it's out earlier. However, at the end we have to see the price for these MP3 solutions and I fear it will be in neither case a cheap one...

kgorman

I thought I heard that ipod kits were coming sooner than that. Hmm, sounds like a call to the dealer is in order at least.

Nelson

We've had two "near misses" already; the iceLink Fibre (MIA) and the incorrect information about an Audi iPod kit.

I've been playing MP3s since 1996. Seems really dumb that a car built in 2005 is incapable of playing them. It's a shame the car platform is effectively closed to third party innovation.