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Getting music in new car no cd

path1
Explorer
Explorer
Where do I get the music from if no CD player in new car.

Once i get music play tunes in what? Then how does music comes out of car speakers?



(Shame I have to retire my 8 track)
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jplante4
Explorer II
Explorer II
The easiest way is to move all your CDs to a USB drive using a built-in media program or something like Nero. The new radio should allow you to play random tracks from your entire collection. Sony's random number generator seems to favor Barbra Streisand.
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Sam_Spade
Explorer
Explorer
path1 wrote:
Where do I get the music from if no CD player in new car.


IF.....you already have a large collection of CD's, the best option might be to "upgrade" the in-dash radio head to one that DOES have a CD player.

BUT....do a really good inspection and if this really is a "new" car, ask the dealer first. A couple of my recent new cars did have a single CD player built-in but it was really not obvious unless you looked real close.
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Charlie_D_
Explorer
Explorer
No CD? I know we have progressed over the years but did not think we had reached the point of no CD's. My 2018 Chevy 2500 has a CD and numerous USB ports. All my CD's are on it.

year and model of your new vehicle please?

Never mind. Saw your second post.
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
Many options. In another forum I think you ask if there was a plug in CD player (yes but I do not know if they will work with your system) (There may be an alternative way to make some of 'em work with your system I just thought of.. If the radio also has an AUX in some of the USB players have line out).

Rip the CD to a Memory Stick as MP3
Rip it to your phone as MP3
Plug the Device in via USB and it should play.
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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
wildtoad wrote:
Get an iPhone and load all your music on it. Connect your iPhone to the cars audio and listen to the music, make calls, get directions all hands free.


Now explain to an 8 track person how to do all that!
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wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
Get an iPhone and load all your music on it. Connect your iPhone to the cars audio and listen to the music, make calls, get directions all hands free.
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jfkmk
Explorer
Explorer
Figured you were from the 8 track era. Me too, but Iโ€™ve moved on, ditching it and my Kiss Alive tape.

You have a choice with new cars. Most Iโ€™ve seen have a USB port. You can purchase a tiny USB key that will hold every single cd youโ€™ve ever owned.

You can also stream audio from your phone. The vehicle will undoubtedly have blue tooth that you can use to โ€œattachโ€ your phone with.