Posted May 19, 20177 yr comment_521351 Is there one? Saw the Retrosound at MSA site. It says it's got USB connection but doesn't say if it plays from that or needs an external player. If not is there a different one that fits the car and plays MP3's ? It also should have power antenna hook-up. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 19, 20177 yr comment_521354 You can have your hatAchi radio converted to a non analog with 4 speaker outputs aux input and blue tooth. It will remain stock looking and auto seek tuner still operable. I had a Corvette GM wonder bar converted in January and my series I radio is scheduled to be completed June 1. Don's iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 19, 20177 yr comment_521357 I have the bluetooth version of the Retrosound radio and it will play over bluetooth as well as through USB. It does not need an external player. I am very happy with the performance of the Retrosound unit as well as the classic look that it provides. Don't think you can go wrong with this. Mike. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr comment_521359 Like Mike W, I also opted for the Retrosound unit with Bluetooth and USB connections (it has 2 USB remote ports). I actually like the sound for the USB much better than the AM/FM tuner. Very happy with the functionality, sound and looks. I did a little custom work with the faceplate so it would look a little more like the original but I'm not finished with it yet. Also used different knobs (Blaupunkt type) to achieve a more vintage look. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr Author comment_521378 I like what you're saying. Are those Retrosound ones from MSA or the manufacturer's site ? What about the antenna ? The auto sound place charges $100 to install the retrosound radio and $200 to install the antenna. Don't know if that includes the antenna. They do it all day so I'm going with that. It would probably take me a week and I've got a job. 7tooZ, I'm not doing that but it's very cool. Maybe you'll show it off with some photos when done ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr comment_521390 $100 is cheap to take out the OE and then reinstall another in a 240. There's a lot to remove that's easy to break. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr comment_521400 100 bucks for the swap is cheap. The $200 charge for the antenna install must include the antenna itself. If you don't have a dedicated switch to lower and raise the antenna, the Retrosound radio has a lead to automatically raise/lower the antenna when you power the radio on/off. If you're OCD like me, you may want to cover the exposed plastic surfaces of your console and HVAC trim with blue masking tape so they don't get scratched by a careless audio technician (redundant perhaps). Do warn them that those old plastic bits are quite brittle and must be handled with lots of care. If any panels get scratched or cracked those 100 bucks won't seem that cheap anymore. BTW, I purchased from Crutchfield online. Great service, better prices and choices of different knobs and finishes. https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/retrosound_sale.html Edited May 20, 20177 yr by dmorales-bello Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr comment_521410 I was thinking but not typing it but I would remove the console if it were mine. I believe I may have a little bit of that ocd too. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr comment_521414 These are nice for your garage sound system. 32G max usb or SD size. Edited May 20, 20177 yr by 240260280 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20177 yr comment_521424 It took awhile to hit me but the mp3/usb player I put in my truck is half the size of normal head. I'm hoping to put one in the glove box of my 240. Nothing's in there but insurance papers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-521424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 20177 yr Author comment_522685 What are you using for speakers ? I'd like to get away from stock speaker location, but maybe there's a small woofer that could fit there. I'm thinking under the dash, one on each side. Not trying for anything super loud, just loud enough. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-522685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 20177 yr comment_522693 I have these Pyles in my 280. They sound pretty good and are priced cheap. Heavy magnets too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pyle-5.25-140W-2-Way-Coax-Speaker-System/12518823 Here's some 3.5" that could be hidden in a 240 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pyle-3-1-2-Gear-X-Series-120W-2-Way-Speaker-System/12518819 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57766-radio-for-240z-that-plays-mp3s-from-flash-drive/#findComment-522693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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