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03-27-2014, 04:09 AM | #67 |
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It's probably the RCA to aux cable causing problems. You can have the greatest dac but your weakest link is that aux connection. Safe to assume your stereo system isn't aftermarket? Factory amp or aftermarket?
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03-27-2014, 11:11 AM | #69 | |
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Well I was still going to open the Apple TV and mod it with a usb out cable for power but I did not do that yet because I wanted test all the stuff out After hooking everything up I used an extension cord and plugged the devices to the outlet |
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03-27-2014, 03:15 PM | #71 | |
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any who I'm sticking with usb and buying this sony one below also has micro usb integrated if anyone wants an airport express for cheap hit me up, great condition except has marking on the bottom to open the lid but never ended up modifying it |
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03-27-2014, 07:10 PM | #73 |
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Yep, just use step down power converters and it should sound great!
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03-27-2014, 07:20 PM | #74 | ||
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also theres a delay in airplay when skipping tracks which is kinda lame compared to A2DP stander in my car its instant when skipping tracks but still i seem to understand all this now |
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The airport express, by using an optical audio connection to the external DAC, is galvanically isolated from the rest of the car. It doesn't matter what supply it's connected to, there is no electrical connection to the car at all, and no shared ground. The DAC itself, however, isn't galvanically isolated at all, and has two potential grounds. If it's not designed for full isolation, it could well be sharing ground between input power and output audio, which could cause issues.
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03-27-2014, 10:42 PM | #76 |
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What the heck did you just say?
I know this (because I tried it): when the AE is powered by 120v house power and connected to my car stereo, there is noise up the ying yang. However, when using 12v step down converters, there is no noise, zero, zilch. I have NO earthly idea if that confirms or contradicts what you just said though...
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04-06-2014, 03:23 PM | #78 |
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I'm trying to use this with an Audi..Audis have a port in glove compartment but it's not a USB...it's smaller and might be specific to audi...on other end of the cable you plug into here is a 30 pin connector used to dock older iPhones and iPods.
Will this product work with audi?. Audis also have 2 SD slots on center dash but no USB ports like bmw's have....thx. |
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04-12-2014, 11:44 AM | #80 |
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The AirEnabler works great. I just wrote up a short DIY on the install. Check it out if you're interested.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=971083 |
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04-16-2014, 08:50 PM | #81 |
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ok, just did this with an Audi and it works great...only problem is my power source comes from cig lighter by ashtray and need to figure out how to snake a cord into glove box where the TP router and DAC is located...any ideas???.
As far as sound, the bass is abit lacking and it does sound abit muffled...so less clear and airy then I was expecting considering its lossless...I think the limiting factor is the 5.00 DAC...any way to upgrade the DAC using this product????? |
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04-16-2014, 09:11 PM | #82 | |
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04-19-2014, 01:04 PM | #83 |
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Guys, I just upgraded the DAC to the Behringer UCA 202(30.00 on Amazon)...when I first set it up I was listening to it back to back forth against my SD card(or for BMW USB stick).
Air Enabler running Spotify still sounded abit thin, less detailed and less bassy...I thought the cheap DAC that came with Air Enabler was the culprit so I was abit disappointed after upgrading the DAC...but then I remembered to look at settings under Spotify...I was running at the lowest bitrate at 90 kbs!(there are 3 settings, 90,160 and 320). I went to extreme rate 320kbs and there was noticeable improvement in everything!...now it does sound equivalent to SD card....sound is full, detailed , airy and with bass now. I am currently trying to tap into passengers side fusebox for power so everything will be tucked into the glove box and I won't need to use cig lighter for power. Lesson is, make sure you are running Spotify and Pandora or whatever you use at highest bit rate, it makes a difference. Very happy now. |
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04-19-2014, 03:24 PM | #85 | |
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For 30.00, damn right!...I am used to paying 1500.00-2000.00 for a decent home DAC so 30.00 is like free.... |
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04-19-2014, 05:52 PM | #86 |
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ok, so I ended drilling a small hole on right side of glovebox and from there it was a straight shot to fuse box.
Everything is well hidden in glove box now. My only issue is I can't tell if the unit if turning off cause every time I open glovebox the light turns on and the TP Router blue light is on...I think its staying on even after I turn the car off...am I using the incorrect slot on fusebox?...I need a slot that will turn off when i turn car off obviously. EDIT: found a different spot on fusebox and now it turns off when car does...works perfectly now...I highly recommend this product!...and the guys customer service is second to none. Last edited by mact3333; 04-20-2014 at 12:05 PM.. |
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04-25-2014, 08:21 AM | #88 |
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To help negate the 20 second start up time I'd suggest using the power from the glove box flashlight port if you have it. It gets power when you unlock the car or open the door and shuts off a few minutes after you exit the car.
You can either plug in with one of these Or just splice into the wires behind it.
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