Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justin_jj_Taylor · 06-01-2018, 11:29 AM

I bought the Retrosound Stereo for my 73 GMC, and it works great but I would like to mount a CD player somewhere hidden (perhaps under the seat)

Is it possible to run a device that only plays CD's (sort of like the old music mans) thru the aux cord that comes out of the stereo? I love the stereo but I miss my CD's. I need something that isn't battery powered and is only on when the truck is on. Has anyone done anything like this before?? I'm not real certain what to look for. Thanks!

Low Elco · 08-01-2018, 01:50 PM

Old Ipod from CL?

68c10airstream · 08-01-2018, 08:03 PM

I love remote cd decks and my system uses an indash sony radio with a single cd slot but it can control a remote deck through the indash radio. I opted to go the minidisc route for various reasons and installed the remote deck in the glove box. It uses a specific multi wire cord between the deck and radio. I though i would post this as an alternative if nothing works out. I should add that the remote deck is also a sony. Good luck in your projects.

fecklessgadfly · 08-07-2018, 11:10 AM

Maybe something like this? It seems to connect through aux or bluetooth. Might have to wire it for power though.

https://www.amazon.com/Khinmtan-Port...d+player&psc=1

Although this may not output through aux, it may just be it's own speaker.

**jeffahart** · 10-18-2018, 06:42 PM

A bit late but, why use a CD player? You can rip your CDs and copy them to a USB. That's what I do with my Retrosound and all my other vehicles. I listen to ripped CDs and other saved tunes from Amazon on USB. Plus I listen to the radio sometimes. I ripped all my Christmas Albums too. In the next couple months I'll plug in the Christmas USB.

j

justin_jj_Taylor · 10-19-2018, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffahart

A bit late but, why use a CD player? You can rip your CDs and copy them to a USB. That's what I do with my Retrosound and all my other vehicles. I listen to ripped CDs and other saved tunes from Amazon on USB. Plus I listen to the radio sometimes. I ripped all my Christmas Albums too. In the next couple months I'll plug in the Christmas USB.

j

I'm old school I guess lol I'd rather listen to an album in it's entirety than a mix of other stuff. To each their own though!

**jeffahart** · 10-19-2018, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justin_jj_Taylor

I'm old school I guess lol I'd rather listen to an album in it's entirety than a mix of other stuff. To each their own though!

That's what I do, just with the albums on the USB. I have all my albums for Zepplin, Toll, Capton and so on. You don't have to mix them tossed salad style. You can listen to a whole album, skip a song or skip an album, select an album, whatever. I have a ridiculous amount of CDs. I'm really glad I took the time to rip them into a manageable format. And these little USBs hold massive amount of data. Anyhow, try it with a couple CDs, you might change your mind. IT's cheap and easy!

j

Andy4639 · 10-27-2018, 07:25 AM

X2 on the USB idea! They make driving a lot more enjoyable on long trips. I have over 600 songs on one card alone. I use it all the time. I have one in each vehicle.

You can buy a remote CD player that is hidden. My old one has a remote cable to turn it on and play the CD's.

06-01-2018, 11:29 AM	#1
justin_jj_Taylor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sterling, Illinois Posts: 48	Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? I bought the Retrosound Stereo for my 73 GMC, and it works great but I would like to mount a CD player somewhere hidden (perhaps under the seat) Is it possible to run a device that only plays CD's (sort of like the old music mans) thru the aux cord that comes out of the stereo? I love the stereo but I miss my CD's. I need something that isn't battery powered and is only on when the truck is on. Has anyone done anything like this before?? I'm not real certain what to look for. Thanks!

08-01-2018, 01:50 PM	#2
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? Old Ipod from CL? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-01-2018, 08:03 PM	#3
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? I love remote cd decks and my system uses an indash sony radio with a single cd slot but it can control a remote deck through the indash radio. I opted to go the minidisc route for various reasons and installed the remote deck in the glove box. It uses a specific multi wire cord between the deck and radio. I though i would post this as an alternative if nothing works out. I should add that the remote deck is also a sony. Good luck in your projects.

08-07-2018, 11:10 AM	#4
fecklessgadfly Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Eastview, TN Posts: 229	Re: Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? Maybe something like this? It seems to connect through aux or bluetooth. Might have to wire it for power though. https://www.amazon.com/Khinmtan-Port...d+player&psc=1 Although this may not output through aux, it may just be it's own speaker. __________________ "Don't get it right. Get it running." -David Freiburger 2014 GMC Terrain I4 (wife's new ride) 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 (wife's old ride) 2003 GMC Sierra 5.3 Extended Cab 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 350

10-18-2018, 06:42 PM	#5
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? A bit late but, why use a CD player? You can rip your CDs and copy them to a USB. That's what I do with my Retrosound and all my other vehicles. I listen to ripped CDs and other saved tunes from Amazon on USB. Plus I listen to the radio sometimes. I ripped all my Christmas Albums too. In the next couple months I'll plug in the Christmas USB. j __________________ White K20

10-27-2018, 07:25 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hidden CD Player W/ Retrosound Stereo Recommendations?? X2 on the USB idea! They make driving a lot more enjoyable on long trips. I have over 600 songs on one card alone. I use it all the time. I have one in each vehicle. You can buy a remote CD player that is hidden. My old one has a remote cable to turn it on and play the CD's. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 10-27-2018 at 07:34 AM.

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