Multi CD changer in Genesis 2015

[sudipsarkar]

Does the 2015 Genesis come with a multi-CD changer or it is single CD player?

Sudip

 

[markpoisson]

Single

 

[PMCErnie]

But who uses CD players anymore?

 

[NSXNEXT]

Throw everything on a USB drive.

 

[STREETS]

Did we ever discover if the 2015 accepts DVD-A?

 

[markpoisson]

Did we ever discover if the 2015 accepts DVD-A?

I believe the Ultimate with Lexicon does - not others

 

[Mark_888]

I believe the Ultimate with Lexicon does - not others

Lexicon 17 speaker does. Lexicon 14 or 7 speaker does not.

 

[putputput]

Just put it on a usb stick or copy it to the internal storage. The car has ~27gb free space

 

[barboo]

That's great for compressed music files, however, the inability of the unit to play WAV files, via a DVD burned disc, or USB or internal storage, which are uncompressed, is disappointing, considering the stunning clarity and power of the sound system.

 

[jimb100]

That's great for compressed music files, however, the inability of the unit to play WAV files, via a DVD burned disc, or USB or internal storage, which are uncompressed, is disappointing, considering the stunning clarity and power of the sound system.

I don't think I've ever had a car stereo that played uncompressed files. Do you know of some who do? It would be nice if they all did.

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[dubbyak]

I have the Ultimate package which includes the 17 speaker Lexicon Logic 7 audio system and the optical player is a single disc unit that accepts Audio CDs, Video CDs, MP3 CDs and WMA CDs as well as DVDs. The player is not compatible with HD DVD or Blu-Ray. The system decodes Dolby Digital and DTS encoded Audio and Video DVDs.

 

[barboo]

Yes. There are plenty of after market head units that do so, however, the head unit in my Ultimate 5.0 is irreplaceable, so, I'll happily live with compressed audio via every other protocol save for DVD's and CD's, FM and HD Radio.

I mean, as bad as Sirius XM compressed audio is, it's somewhat listenable via the superb Lexicon system.

 

[sudipsarkar]

Just put it on a usb stick or copy it to the internal storage. The car has ~27gb free space

How do you copy it to the internal storage? I have the signature package.

Sudip

 

[ksoze]

An iPod can play uncompressed files, including WAV and AIFF.

 

[Mark_888]

An iPod can play uncompressed files, including WAV and AIFF.

iTunes can also rip using Apple Lossless, (also known as Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), or Apple Lossless Encoder (ALE). However, with regular AAC, and using 320 kbps, it is extremely unlikely that any compression would be audible. I believe that MP3 at 320 kbps would also be suitable.

In order to get 320 kbps, you usually have to rip your own CD's (WAV files), as music purchased on the internet in MP3 or AAC format is usually recorded at 128 kbps if you are lucky.

 

[ksoze]

In order to get 320 kbps, you usually have to rip your own CD's (WAV files), as music purchased on the internet in MP3 or AAC format is usually recorded at 128 kbps if you are lucky.

Actually, both iTunes and Amazon MP3's are sold and encoded at 256 kbps and Google Play at 320 kbps.

 

[barboo]

An iPod can play uncompressed files, including WAV and AIFF.

Indeed, they can, however, for the best fidelity and playback, you need a player with a dedicated DAC (digital to analogue converter).

I've seen a few WAV players that can do this.

I think I'll try one that can store as many lossless WAV's from my CD's as possible, and plug it into the AUX jack in the Ultimate Lexicon system.

 

[Mark_888]

Actually, both iTunes and Amazon MP3's are sold and encoded at 256 kbps and Google Play at 320 kbps.

It has been a lot of years since I looked at that, and it is good that Amazon and iTunes have increased the bit rate of their recordings.

 

[ksoze]

Indeed, they can, however, for the best fidelity and playback, you need a player with a dedicated DAC (digital to analogue converter).

ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) files play fine on an iPod with no additional hardware/software required. Clearly, to play 24-bit and higher resolution files, different options are needed. Not sure a moving car is the best place to discern high resolution files, so normal lossless files (CD quality) should play nicely on the Lexicon.

 

[barboo]

I'd agree with you, if it was just any moving car, with a standard car audio system, however, the 2015 Genesis Ultimate 5.0 with the 17 speaker Lexicon system, would have to arguably be one of the best mobile environments to listen to lossless uncompressed music.

I think this device might do the trick:

"The FiiO X3 high quality portable music player supports lossless music formats at 192 kHz/24-bit, giving music lovers the truest audio experience."

They claim a 10 hour battery, and it can accept 64GB micro SD cards.

That would be the equivalent of about 70 to 80 CD's of uncompressed music, which would in essence solve the one disc changer issue, by plugging this puppy into the line in jack.