Replying to Topic 'Is there a way to modify existing Bose CD system...'
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Originally posted by Brillo
FM modulation is pointless, whats the point of having a good clean digital signal when you sending it to your radio tuner through the air? I don't think much of Boseoutside of the littel wave radio thingy, now I have even less respect.[/b]
Wow, harsh words for a successful company. That wave radio is WAY down on the list of their significant products and contributions, but no matter.
As for the FM modulator - Brillo's right. What's the point of having a nice clean signal when all you're going to do is compress it and listen to it on your radio.
On the other hand, it's probably the easiest thing to do. Plug the FM modulator in, tune the radio to the correct frequency and off you go.
Also, keep in mind that with any solution, you're not going to get a digital signal into the stereo. It's almost a foregone conclusion that the the stock stereo doesn't have a digital input, so you're looking at something like a line out from the MP3 player to a line in on the back of the stereo.
I may be talking out my a$$ on this next comment, but it's really the thought that counts. I would suspect that the optional cassette module has a line-level output to go into the radio. If you can figure out how to create a jumper into that, you'd be close to all set. BUT - I don't know if you can manually select the cassette deck input or if it plays automatically when a tape is inserted. Not being able to manually select the input could cause issues.
Good luck finding all THAT though. Talk to your local custom car-audio shop. They probably deal with this stuff all the time and may be able to provide or develop an answer with you.