Tex
Hard-core CEG'er
Starjammir and I pulled out my Alpine CDA-9847 head unit from 2004-2005 last night so that I could hook up a cable to the AUX input to connect to my iPod. Of course, I figured it would just be a simple thing like plugging a mini RCA jack into a mini RCA plug, but I should have known better with Alpine. Instead of having an RCA jack, it has a multiplug in the back for connecting with satellite radio, iPod control, and CD changer modules, etc.
So, now my question is what I can use to have an auxilary input with an RCA mini jack? I don't care about being able to control the iPod with the headunit at all, so I'd like for forgo spending $100 on the KCA-420i iPod controller box. I found the KCE-236B cable (http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product_acc.php?model=KCE-236B) that appears to be what I want, but it says that it is for the newer 2008 Full Speed units, which mine is not. I've also found things like this- http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10054_iPod+to+Alpine+AI-NET+Adapter.html which are kind of half functional hack jobs by the look of it, and I'd like to avoid them if possible. So, is there any other connector I can use to avoid replacing the head unit or buying the iPod control module?
So, now my question is what I can use to have an auxilary input with an RCA mini jack? I don't care about being able to control the iPod with the headunit at all, so I'd like for forgo spending $100 on the KCA-420i iPod controller box. I found the KCE-236B cable (http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product_acc.php?model=KCE-236B) that appears to be what I want, but it says that it is for the newer 2008 Full Speed units, which mine is not. I've also found things like this- http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10054_iPod+to+Alpine+AI-NET+Adapter.html which are kind of half functional hack jobs by the look of it, and I'd like to avoid them if possible. So, is there any other connector I can use to avoid replacing the head unit or buying the iPod control module?