Benz916

On my 1998 c230, I have a tape deck with no cd changer. So do you guys think I should buy a cd player or go with the changer? I am a little undecided. Somebody persuade me one way or the other. And how much would a changer be(non fiber optic) and what changer or decks do you recommend. I am looking to spend about 300 bucks. Thanks.

brett

i bought the alpine unit (forget what model) i think with the adaptor it was 300. the unit was great 6 cd changer and played cdr's flawlessly. i NEVER had a skip one time in that car and i live in NJ AKA: pot hole city. i did the changer route because i hate the way after market head units look in MB cars. i am a bit particular though? so i hope that helps. btw: I did the canger to both of my c class cars.

DougandhisC280

I did the alpine changer just because I hate fooling around with cds while driving. It works very well.

ricerokets4life

alpine chm-s630 changer over here.

i dont like the aftermarket headunit look either.

Benz916

So I'm guessing alpine cd players are the way to go. What do you guys think about this

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-VkLyBIo....asp?s=0&cc=01

jnolte

I have a OEM CD changer out of my 1998 W202 c-class. It has all parts IE brackets, cover but no magazine, im sure u can find one for cheap tho. I am selling it for 150 shipped. But offers are accepted! email me we can work something out cnolte@earthlink.net

DougandhisC280

1998 had fiber optic. You need the ole fashioned copper wire type.

vas2vas

for $300 you can get an m/b non fiber optic changer from ebay... or an alpine s630 6-cd changer and adaptor cable for considerably less... look on ebay

babyjohnny

i have a 98 c230 as well

i have the alpine changer and adapter

i may be putting them up on ebay soon, ill let you know

jnolte

I know, dosent he have a 1998 C230??? SO that has fiber optic.. Correct?

ricerokets4life

my 98 c280 isnt fiber optic

Benz916

I thought 1998 c230 were nonfiber optic. How can I check to see if its fiber optic or not? And also with the alpine cd player...would the cd button located on the stock tape deck work with the alpine or would there be a separate little cd controller?

babyjohnny

my 98 c230 is not fiber optic

and yes you control it using your mercedes stereo and nothing else.

i just ordered a harman kardon (becker) traffic pro so i will post pics of what i am using because id like to sell them (adapter and alpine player)

Benz916

Thanks guys. I think I am going to go with the alpine changer then.

Babyjohnny...why are u changing your setup?

babyjohnny

i just ordered one of these !