Six Disc CD Changer - Who Uses It?

**-1-** · 04-22-2007

I've read a lot of negative press regarding the MB six-disc CD changer. My 2005 SLK 55 has it. I was cleaning the car today and decided to check it out. I loaded six of my favorite CDs. I have the Command HK and I was really impressed. I've read where others have actually removed the changer due to lack of use. For those that have the multi disc changer, what do you think, and do you use it? I really like satellite radio, but I'll get plenty of use out of the CD changer.

Corkscrew · 04-22-2007

I use mine all the time. I keep a couple dozen CDs in my boot.

DansSlk · 04-22-2007

Use mine all the time, Stick some MP3 disks in all the slots and its a fair amount of music

copperslk · 04-22-2007

My daughter uses hers all the time. She frequently burns CD's and is always putting them in the changer. This was she gets to listen to music she likes and may not get to hear on the radio.

Wimbledon_SLK · 04-23-2007

I am not sure why you would need one. If you have Comand you can burn your own colelction of MP3 songs on a DVD and you have 4 giga of music.
If you have a large library you can use a double layer DVD and you will have 8 giga! This means that you can cross europe twice without listening to the same song LOL

P

Banned · 04-23-2007

1st. I´m lazy
2nd. I´m using the APS50
3rd. I can not accept this horrible prices for car navigation

I´m using the Changer as a CD grave. All the time I want to change the CD´s but I forget it all the time. On a SLK meeting I´m driving with the SL Antenna and I´m listening to CD music because of the bad radio.

My 6:
Uriah Heep - Salisbury
Eric Clapton - one of the last
Gerry & the peacemakers - Best of
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel - with "Sebastian" (my favourite song)
Coldplay - the first famous with "Clocks"
REM -Best of

Ikarus · 04-23-2007

Being used to the solution in my other car (removable hard drive cartridge in the trunk, seamlessly controllable by stock head unit, voice prompt playlist navigation, support for MP3 and many other audio formats), I couldn't bring myself to buying MB's much inferior CD changer. I just don't see myself wasting precious glovebox space for this thing.

If I had it, these would most likely be in it:

Cujo: Adventures in Foam
Cake: Fashion Nugget
XTC: The Big Express
Brian Eno/David Byrne: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
Pixies: Doolittle
Tom Waits: Franks Wild Years

msfamilia · 04-23-2007

huh?
the CD changer actually plays MP3?

I thought only the in-dash reader does. I tried loading a MP3 disk in the changer and it shows an error message.

what gives?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Use mine all the time, Stick some MP3 disks in all the slots and its a fair amount of music

Banned · 04-23-2007

If I remember right, up to 4/2006 the CD changer is playing mp3

diclehana · 04-23-2007

I don't think mine plays mp3, but I will give it a try.

Vin · 04-23-2007

my 09/2004 Cd changer does not play MP3 but i use it all the time,

i have six discs of 16 tracks in the changer, and a dvd full of 60 music videos as well.

**alroumi** · 04-23-2007

I use my CD changer quiet often, and I also use the Ipod.

**-1-** · 04-23-2007

Interesting responses. Most everything I had read had been negative. It's good that those that have the six disc CD changer, use it, and are happy with it. Everyone has some favorite songs and CDs. It's a welcome addition to Sirius satellite radio. Can anyone clarify, which model years play MP3s. Thanks for the input.

**alroumi** · 04-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

Interesting responses. Most everything I had read had been negative. It's good that those that have the six disc CD changer, use it, and are happy with it. Everyone has some favorite songs and CDs. It's a welcome addition to Sirius satellite radio. Can anyone clarify, which model years play MP3s. Thanks for the input.

No problem my friend, how is your newly acquired SLK55, It seems that you are enjoying it?

**-1-** · 04-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

No problem my friend, how is your newly acquired SLK55, It seems that you are enjoying it?

It's better than I anticipated. Generally, I don't like used vehicles. To sum it up, it's PERFECT!

**alroumi** · 04-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

It's better than I anticipated. Generally, I don't like used vehicles. To sum it up, it's PERFECT!

You deserve it, I hope you the best!

msfamilia · 04-23-2007

you guys who have the CD changer that plays MP3 are blessed...... I wish mine does.....

Zut · 04-23-2007

I seldom use mine. It think it does play mp3's (provided they are burnt on a cd, not a dvd) but the title will not show in the display. I prefer using the dvd-player to play mp3's.

DansSlk · 04-23-2007

The original one in my car did not but i replaced it with an 06 unit and now i can use MP3's in it also, same as the headunit no ID3 but it does display the filenames on the screens.

Its real handy if you have a DVD in the headunit and 6 CD's full of tracks in the CDC thats a lot of music

412driver · 04-23-2007

All this technology has my head spinnin. I tried for three hours to git a cd to do something and still nothing. Just wrinkled paper. None of my certificates of deposit say anything about music, did I buy the wrong kind? Now that is red neck humor ya'll.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Six Disc CD Changer - Who Uses It? I've read a lot of negative press regarding the MB six-disc CD changer. My 2005 SLK 55 has it. I was cleaning the car today and decided to check it out. I loaded six of my favorite CDs. I have the Command HK and I was really impressed. I've read where others have actually removed the changer due to lack of use. For those that have the multi disc changer, what do you think, and do you use it? I really like satellite radio, but I'll get plenty of use out of the CD changer. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Use mine all the time, Stick some MP3 disks in all the slots and its a fair amount of music __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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Ikarus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 SLK 280 w. 6M Other Toys: 2000 New Beetle GLS w. 5M Posts: 596 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts	Being used to the solution in my other car (removable hard drive cartridge in the trunk, seamlessly controllable by stock head unit, voice prompt playlist navigation, support for MP3 and many other audio formats), I couldn't bring myself to buying MB's much inferior CD changer. I just don't see myself wasting precious glovebox space for this thing. If I had it, these would most likely be in it: Cujo: Adventures in Foam Cake: Fashion Nugget XTC: The Big Express Brian Eno/David Byrne: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts Pixies: Doolittle Tom Waits: Franks Wild Years

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	I use my CD changer quiet often, and I also use the Ipod. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

04-23-2007	#13 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Interesting responses. Most everything I had read had been negative. It's good that those that have the six disc CD changer, use it, and are happy with it. Everyone has some favorite songs and CDs. It's a welcome addition to Sirius satellite radio. Can anyone clarify, which model years play MP3s. Thanks for the input. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Corkscrew Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Vehicle: 2008 S600, 2006 SL55AMG, 2005 SLK200k, 2004 280S Posts: 696 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use mine all the time. I keep a couple dozen CDs in my boot.

04-22-2007	#4 (permalink)
copperslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Vehicle: 2000 SLK230 Copper Designo edition Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	My daughter uses hers all the time. She frequently burns CD's and is always putting them in the changer. This was she gets to listen to music she likes and may not get to hear on the radio.

04-23-2007	#5 (permalink)
Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 649 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	I am not sure why you would need one. If you have Comand you can burn your own colelction of MP3 songs on a DVD and you have 4 giga of music. If you have a large library you can use a double layer DVD and you will have 8 giga! This means that you can cross europe twice without listening to the same song LOL P

04-23-2007	#6 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1st. I´m lazy 2nd. I´m using the APS50 3rd. I can not accept this horrible prices for car navigation I´m using the Changer as a CD grave. All the time I want to change the CD´s but I forget it all the time. On a SLK meeting I´m driving with the SL Antenna and I´m listening to CD music because of the bad radio. My 6: Uriah Heep - Salisbury Eric Clapton - one of the last Gerry & the peacemakers - Best of Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel - with "Sebastian" (my favourite song) Coldplay - the first famous with "Clocks" REM -Best of

04-23-2007	#9 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If I remember right, up to 4/2006 the CD changer is playing mp3

04-23-2007	#10 (permalink)
diclehana Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Istanbul Vehicle: 05 SLK 200 Posts: 182 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	I don't think mine plays mp3, but I will give it a try.

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Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my 09/2004 Cd changer does not play MP3 but i use it all the time, i have six discs of 16 tracks in the changer, and a dvd full of 60 music videos as well.

04-23-2007	#17 (permalink)
msfamilia Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350 Posts: 119 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you guys who have the CD changer that plays MP3 are blessed...... I wish mine does.....

04-23-2007	#18 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I seldom use mine. It think it does play mp3's (provided they are burnt on a cd, not a dvd) but the title will not show in the display. I prefer using the dvd-player to play mp3's.

04-23-2007	#19 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The original one in my car did not but i replaced it with an 06 unit and now i can use MP3's in it also, same as the headunit no ID3 but it does display the filenames on the screens. Its real handy if you have a DVD in the headunit and 6 CD's full of tracks in the CDC thats a lot of music __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All this technology has my head spinnin. I tried for three hours to git a cd to do something and still nothing. Just wrinkled paper. None of my certificates of deposit say anything about music, did I buy the wrong kind? Now that is red neck humor ya'll.