[quote:1b071896b7="thehoeys"]...I'm wondering if I can hook up my Jukebox Nomad directly into my car using a port or do I have to get a car adapter (the annoying cassette adapter) thingy.
Can any experienced MP3 user/Element owners help me?
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I, too, own a Nomad (Jukebox 3, 20 gb)...though I do not of yet own an E (boyish optimism will have to do for now!). I do however have a in-dash car stereo in my Tiburon that has a similar aux-in jack to that of the E. Which is great since its a CD/mp3 compatible-only unit (no tape). All you need is a mini-to-mini cable that you plug into the line-out jack of the Nomad, eliminating the need for a cassette adapter -- and it sounds great (better than if you plug into the earphone jack). When you use the line-out, the volume control of the car stereo overrides/disables the volume of the mp3 player.
Thus the car adapter kit is not necessary, unless you want a fancy mounting bracket-thing, and perhaps a wireless remote (not sure if that's sold separately from the car kit)...
In this day and age of gadgets & gizmos, I'm surprised every new factory stereo unit does not have an aux. input...Thanks Honda!