listening to music in the car

I have an iPod now and it works great, it's just insufficient size.

I borrowed one of those Classic iPods like you see at Ebay, some of them  have huge storage space.   Of course the old iPod like those do not use the Lightning connector so it is not recognized by my Car Play.

Plug in the newer iPod like I have and works great.  Also better sound than Sirius or FM.   Seems similar to what I get from my SD card.   I too get album art and correct song ID with all those formats, just wishing for simple way to sync my library without having to do without some of my favorites.

I drive a low mileage (69,000) 2005  Lexus LS 430 sedan. It’s equipped with a Mark Levinson sound system that has, in addition to CD capability, a nice cassette tape player. I like to record really good LP’s on my Nakamitchi tape recorder and play them in the car. The home system is all ARC tube gear and I use a great cartridge.
As good as the car sounds, the home system still kills it. Good sound and music in the car is a must for me. Oh, and in an effort to get the noise down, in an already quiet car, I recently installed a new set of Michelin Premiere tires. It’s like driving on velvet, and the tires really lowered the "noise floor."

Frank

Jafant,

Do not doubt you are correct on wire harness and other tweaks.   It's sure a big deal in home system and probably the car has the minimum that will work.


Oprgonpapa,

Yep, tires are a big deal.  

I have factory tires which are Pirelli PZero, unfortunately not up to me when car was built.   I requested Michelin but was told the factory uses whatever is in stock at the moment.  

I could have gotten Michelin Latitude, Pirelli P-Zero or Continental Contact (21" Summer tires).

When the Pirelli wear out I am going to Michelin.  They are supposed to ride and perform better and are quieter.

albertporter ...

When I bought my Lexus, the seller had a set of Goodyear Eagles on the vehicle. The Michelin Premiers made a world of difference in both ride, handling and noise. Expensive tires for sure ... but for us audio-crazies a must. :>)

Frank