Bluetooth streaming for old stereo

[Gio G]

Was just after some advice. Want to stream some of my music from the iPhone via the stereo, however noticed the car stereo is so old, it has no Aux inputs, however it does have an CD auto-changer. I don't want to change the head unit, as trying to keep it all original, what sort of options do I have? If there is package that makes Bluetooth calls, that would be a bonus.

The 5v power is fairly close to the stereo, just means a cable runs down the transmission tunnel. Car is an Y2K S2000.



Thanks G

[LunarOne]

You could use a cassette adapter like this. Won’t be the last word in quality but as you’re in an S2000 it likely won’t matter. Music + calls and no wires.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/...

[Mr E]

Bluetooth to RF transmitter and then tune the radio in. Crap, but sort of works.

[Sidewinder145]

https://www.wish.com/product/5ee9fad8b41fe02eb814c...

[Gio G]

Thanks guys - these cassette options looks good!

G

[Tigerjed]

Pure, Highway 600, will give you dab as well.

[LunarOne]

The problem with the FM transmitters is that they broadcast your choice of listening (or your phone calls) to everyone around you. I hope you don't ever discuss anything of a private nature. Having said that, some people have their car phone conversations so loud that everyone can hear everything anyway!

[Tigerjed]

LunarOne said:

The problem with the FM transmitters is that they broadcast your choice of listening (or your phone calls) to everyone around you. I hope you don't ever discuss anything of a private nature. Having said that, some people have their car phone conversations so loud that everyone can hear everything anyway!

True but no different to having it in public anyway really. As long as you are aware of the potential issues, shouldn't be a problem. Personally I would never take a call whilst driving that required anything more than yes or no answers, anything more I pull over so for me it works well but others maybe not.

[craigjm]

The cassette adaptions are crap. The Dension ice link mentioned above is what you want

[LunarOne]

craigjm said:

The cassette adaptions are crap. The Dension ice link mentioned above is what you want

It is, but I've used a wired )headphone jack) cassette adapter in my 2001 BMW for years and it's always worked flawlessly for £1.99.

[craigjm]

LunarOne said:

craigjm said:

The cassette adaptions are crap. The Dension ice link mentioned above is what you want

It is, but I've used a wired )headphone jack) cassette adapter in my 2001 BMW for years and it's always worked flawlessly for £1.99.

Doesn’t mean it sounds any good though but if your setup is crap in the first place I guess you won’t notice

[LunarOne]

The BMW has the top stereo at the time with 10-speaker Harman/Kardon system fitted and it sounded pretty good. Infinitely better than my 15-year newer Porsche does. While it wasn't hifi quality, it was better than FM radio and not much worse than CD. Not bad at all for a cassette adapter. In a noisy S2000 which is a soft top with a high-revving engine, a bluetooth cassette adapter would be a good solution!