cassette adaptor device to play MP3

[djay]

Hi,

I have a factory cassette sterio for 98 sub legacy. I want to purchase a
cassette adapter so that I can plan MP3/CD through the tape player. I
bought one but the factory cassette player kicks out the adaptor after
switching from a to b etc (makes that sound anyway) so it believes it should
see a tape...
What can I do to "fake out" the tape player or is there a specific brand
cassette adaptor that you recommend?

Thanks,

Djay

 

[Josh Assing]

You need a better one -- one that turns both spindles. The tape deck probably
sees only one turning & not the other & thinks the tape is broken.

Just a guess.

Hi,

I have a factory cassette sterio for 98 sub legacy. I want to purchase a
cassette adapter so that I can plan MP3/CD through the tape player. I
bought one but the factory cassette player kicks out the adaptor after
switching from a to b etc (makes that sound anyway) so it believes it should
see a tape...
What can I do to "fake out" the tape player or is there a specific brand
cassette adaptor that you recommend?

Thanks,

Djay

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[JonathanMichaelCosgrove]

I dunno how much thisll help, but i just put ion an mp3/cd deck..put me
back 170$ for parts/install/warranty and its alot more stable than
runnig it through the cassette deck.

 

[Ken Finney]

Hi,

I have a factory cassette sterio for 98 sub legacy. I want to purchase a
cassette adapter so that I can plan MP3/CD through the tape player. I
bought one but the factory cassette player kicks out the adaptor after
switching from a to b etc (makes that sound anyway) so it believes it
should see a tape...
What can I do to "fake out" the tape player or is there a specific brand
cassette adaptor that you recommend?

I gave up on the cassette adapters, and now use the little FM transmitters
that you can tune the radio to instead.

 

[Monique Y. Mudama]

I gave up on the cassette adapters, and now use the little FM
transmitters that you can tune the radio to instead.

[new poster]

Which model are you using? I have one that plugs into the bottom port
of my iPod (not the mini jack), so it can charge while playing music,
but it only allows a limited number of stations (two integers plus
four decimals for a total of eight stations). In town, there's a lot
of interference.

I wish that I could just plug my iPod straight into my stereo system.
I have a 2004 WRX wagon, and as far as I know that's not possible
without replacing the stereo.

 

[thomashanno]

I have a simple Sony tape adapter that worked well for me for a few
years.

I highly recommend getting a new head unit though...it's more
convenient than a tape player, and the sound quality is a lot better. I
had never installed one before last week, but it turned out to be
really easy. If you have the money, I recommend it.

 

[Ken Finney]

I gave up on the cassette adapters, and now use the little FM
transmitters that you can tune the radio to instead.

[new poster]

Which model are you using? I have one that plugs into the bottom port
of my iPod (not the mini jack), so it can charge while playing music,
but it only allows a limited number of stations (two integers plus
four decimals for a total of eight stations). In town, there's a lot
of interference.

I wish that I could just plug my iPod straight into my stereo system.
I have a 2004 WRX wagon, and as far as I know that's not possible
without replacing the stereo.

I just have a real generic one I bought at Fry's for $19.95. iRock, I
believe.

 

[bigjim]

GET A NEW HEAD UNIT!!!!! <$100 gets one that will sound far better
than stock crap.

 

[lkreh]

to offer a diverging opinion, I tried an fm transmitter and it
performed very, very poorly. i live in an urban area, and the
interference was so bad, the fm transmitter was really worthless. I
have the belkin brand fm transmitter, but i've not heard good things
about any of them.

my recommendation would be the cassette adapter (if you can get it to
work) or a new head unit w/ an mp3/4 player input.

 

[Cixcos]

Hi,

I have a factory cassette sterio for 98 sub legacy. I want to purchase a
cassette adapter so that I can plan MP3/CD through the tape player. I
bought one but the factory cassette player kicks out the adaptor after
switching from a to b etc (makes that sound anyway) so it believes it should
see a tape...
What can I do to "fake out" the tape player or is there a specific brand
cassette adaptor that you recommend?

Thanks,

Djay

One alternative is an FM modulator such as this:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3579125

Good luck,

Ben