McIntosh Head Unit Antenna Connector

[maccrazy]

Hi guys,

Some of you might remember that I was looking at buying a Legacy RS30 late last year, thanks again for all your help back then - it definitely made buying my first car a lot easier. I'm looking adding iPhone compatibility to the McIntosh headunit with an FM modulator, or more specifically the iSimple TranzIt (IS77). I emailed them about compatibility and this was the response I got:

 

Thank you for the inquiry. Unfortunately I do not have any information for your radio. The Tranzit plugs into the antenna input on your radio, so if your radio can be replaced with an aftermarket without needing an antenna adapter, then you will not need any. Here is a link to all of our international dealers: http://peripheralelectronics.com/dealer_locator_international.asp

So my question for you all is this: Would an adapter be needed?

I'm also looking into the Radio Waves "Subaru Legacy / Suzuki Swift iPod adaptor" which I came across in another post on this forum. Does anyone have one of these installed?

Thanks.

[avgeek]

You don't need an FM modulator on the McIntosh; it has an Aux input function! It works great with my iPod.

I've got a diagram on how to wire it somewhere (really simple), I'll go dig it up.

[maccrazy]

Interesting, there seems to be lots of options but before I bought mine I remember being told that if I wanted to add iPod integration to avoid McIntosh. That's good though because it makes it easier.

I'm interested to see your diagram, although I think I'll most likely go for this: http://radio-waves.co.nz/?page_id=15&category=1&product_id=53

[Guest keltik]

I think i was the one who said avoid mcintosh for ipod stuff. avgeeks adaptor is completely new to me and I will be making one in the next couple weeks

Looks like it should work

[Scoobydoo]

Just get a better headunit

[Guest keltik]

Why bother? This one sounds nice and has knobs. I like big dials and easy to turn things. Havnt seen many aftermarket option i like as much.

[maccrazy]

I agree, why bother? Other than not having iPod compatibility, you couldn't really complain about the McIntosh head unit.

For those reading this thread at a later date, avgeek's method can be found here. Just wondering, do all the McIntosh headunits have the same port connecter, even those without a CD changer installed? I just noticed that the image in that thread has a circle connector, but the Radio Waves connector seems to be square:

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I want to get someone to install it for me, so I don't really want to have to have it pulled out twice to check. My McIntosh unit is the one with the MiniDisk and CD player built-in.

[Guest keltik]

I have the minidisc and CD in mine. The square connector is CeNet and found on many different model Clarion head units. Im 99% sure mine has the circular one and the CeNet