Mp3 Cd

[Guest SaraSeahorse]

Hi everyone.

 

I'm after a bit of help. We have a Galaxy Ghia 2.3 (1997) and we would really like a CD multichanger installed. However, I would prefer to have a MP3 player also as this will allow more tracks to be available rather than just 6/10 CDs.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions of makes/models that will be usable with the factory fitted radio (tape), or something that can completely replace it? I don't really want to fit it myself and I am prepared to pay for installation.

 

Thanks

 

Stuart (& Sara)

[Guest siroccoman]

What head unit is in your Galaxy? Is it a standard Ford unit, if so which model number please? I have just put a Mp3 in my Ghia X with Factory Satnav, if you tell me what head unit you have, i will see if it is comaptible for you,

 

Dave

[Guest SaraSeahorse]

Hi Dave

 

Head unit 2007R Ford factory fitted which is CD changer control enabled.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Stu

[Deadly DD]

Hi Sara

 

I've got a 1998 version of the 2.3 Ghia, so I guess you have exactly the same model. Bad news, I'm afraid: three things suck! The stalk controls will not work with any other unit, the power amplifier within the Galaxy may have an adverse effect when trying to get a nice volume, and the powered aerial is a pig.

 

Having said all that I went for an MP3 SONY XPLOD unit and I don't regret it! The sound quality is superior and having almost 100 music tracks on 1 CD is wonderful. Why (like most things in life) does it have to be a compromise? Still it could get worse - you could get married!

 

No seriously; my wife is a gem! Have a lovely 2004!

[Guest SaraSeahorse]

Hmm...maybe using my wife's login wasn't such a good idea. Hey ho, just call me Mandy.

 

Thanks for the advice deadly, I'll look into this. The stalk not working with another unit is a bit of a problem as you get used to this, but I drive many different cars at the moment so it shouldn't be that bad. My wife may have something to say on this though.

 

I don't intend to install one myself so I'm not worried about the ariel (if this is how you're referring to it).

 

Is it possible to replace the amp with a decent on at all do you know, or can anyone else advise?

 

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Just thought, does anyone have any recommendations for where to get these types of items, plus fitting around Northamptonshire? Also, is there anywhere where I can find more technical information out?

 

[edit]

One more edit :rolleyes: which model are you referring to? There seems to be many models, some quite expensive such as the version with the 16Gb hard disk.

 

Stuart

[Guest SaraSeahorse]

Thanks for the advice.

 

No, we didn't get the windows tainted in the end.

 

Stu