Basic Stereo Question

andrewmitch · 08-14-2009, 01:57 PM

Is it OK to keep a CD in the stereo at all times? What about cassettes?

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Elton · 08-14-2009, 02:06 PM

shouldn't hurt it

bxlt · 08-14-2009, 02:39 PM

CD yes, cassette no.

andrewmitch · 08-17-2009, 08:02 AM

thanks....should the casette be completed removed or can it be ejected while still be in....i would think you need to completely remove it so the casette door would fully close and keep dust out......?.......

yodathespian87 · 08-17-2009, 08:10 AM

Yeah pull it all the way out. Keeps dust out. CDs no problem. I didn't know someone was still using tapes!

I'm going with MP3 due to the none skip factor while offroading.

andrewmitch · 08-17-2009, 10:02 AM

thanks guys!

yeah, cassettes still have their uses....I kinda use the CD AND Cassette player as a way of having Multi-options on demand: Live Skynyrd in the CD player and studio Skynyrd in the cassette deck - I need my variety!

but i think i am going to take the cassette out and only use it when i absolutely have to......

NYChopshop · 08-18-2009, 10:52 PM

basically all of this has been said before: keeping CD's in shouldn't be a problem, keeping tapes in will get the mechanism dusty. I wouldn't keep a CD in the CD player and keep it on pause for any extended period of time instead of turning off the unit. My girlfriend has been guilty of doing that. So long as the CD isnt spinning, it should be safe.

**aviator** · 08-19-2009, 08:57 AM

As others have said cassette should be out when not playing, a cousin left a tape in his radio one hot sunny day and the thing actually partailly melted inside the radio! it came out with the case distorted and the tape a little soft. {he took the thing apart and put the tape in a new body and it played ok but he had to clean the hu inside first. *this was back in the day before CD (BCD?

)} on the CD side I think it depends on the unit. Generally speaking it should not be an issue but some headunits [Kenwood Exilon series for one] use the CD as a heat sink to help cool the unit. Over the long term a single CD left in constantly might warp, particularly if it were a home made CD-R as they seem to be thinner than factory CDs.

4Tx · 08-23-2009, 10:19 AM

These days you run meda of USB memory, it also doesnt mind getting bounced around

NYChopshop · 08-23-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Tx

These days you run meda of USB memory, it also doesnt mind getting bounced around

my kenwood excelon with mp3 storing flash drive setup (and no, I do not have a CD in the player):

aaaaand the thread on off-road audio discussing mp3 and digital storage for off-road purposes in some depth:
http://www.yotatech.com/f96/off-road...eivers-184615/

4Tx · 08-24-2009, 08:41 PM

thats just like my setup! 16GB flashdrive holds all my audio needs and never skips

08-14-2009, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,647	shouldn't hurt it __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

08-14-2009, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
bxlt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 240	CD yes, cassette no. __________________ 86 Regular Cab, 31x10.50, 22r, 5sp, Marlin 1200lb Heavy Duty Clutch, Smittybuilt Rear Bumper and 275K miles and counting 89 4Runner 3.Slow 5sp 31x10.50 in need of some help but I have plans for it (in no particular order): Front bumper and winch, 2” Body lift, BJ Spacers, Locker 33's and more

08-17-2009, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
andrewmitch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 127	thanks....should the casette be completed removed or can it be ejected while still be in....i would think you need to completely remove it so the casette door would fully close and keep dust out......?....... __________________ Andrew from Connecticut 2005 4Runner SR5 V8, 5-Speed Auto, All Wheel Drive, 17" Rims, Black/Grey After Market: K40 Radar/Laser Detector/Diffuser Front & Rear (built in). Python GPS Stolen Device Tracker. Parrot Hands-Free Cell Kit. Back Up Sensors. Tinted Windows. Security Box inside center console and bolted to frame. *Nokian WR Tires (265/70/17) 2005 4Runner SR5 V8 AWD

08-17-2009, 08:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 464	Yeah pull it all the way out. Keeps dust out. CDs no problem. I didn't know someone was still using tapes! I'm going with MP3 due to the none skip factor while offroading. __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

08-17-2009, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
andrewmitch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 127	thanks guys! yeah, cassettes still have their uses....I kinda use the CD AND Cassette player as a way of having Multi-options on demand: Live Skynyrd in the CD player and studio Skynyrd in the cassette deck - I need my variety! but i think i am going to take the cassette out and only use it when i absolutely have to...... __________________ Andrew from Connecticut 2005 4Runner SR5 V8, 5-Speed Auto, All Wheel Drive, 17" Rims, Black/Grey After Market: K40 Radar/Laser Detector/Diffuser Front & Rear (built in). Python GPS Stolen Device Tracker. Parrot Hands-Free Cell Kit. Back Up Sensors. Tinted Windows. Security Box inside center console and bolted to frame. *Nokian WR Tires (265/70/17) 2005 4Runner SR5 V8 AWD

08-18-2009, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
NYChopshop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in New York City! Posts: 428	basically all of this has been said before: keeping CD's in shouldn't be a problem, keeping tapes in will get the mechanism dusty. I wouldn't keep a CD in the CD player and keep it on pause for any extended period of time instead of turning off the unit. My girlfriend has been guilty of doing that. So long as the CD isnt spinning, it should be safe. __________________ 1994 4runner 5speed 3.slow 2" ball joint spacers, 2" OME HD lift springs, rancho shocks, magnaflow exhaust, 31x10.5r15 Procomp Xterrains, S&B cold air intake, Marlin Crawler 2100lb super heavy duty clutch kit w/ grade 8.8 pressure plate bolts My build thread This guy is the biggest idiot in the world!

08-19-2009, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	As others have said cassette should be out when not playing, a cousin left a tape in his radio one hot sunny day and the thing actually partailly melted inside the radio! it came out with the case distorted and the tape a little soft. {he took the thing apart and put the tape in a new body and it played ok but he had to clean the hu inside first. this was back in the day before CD (BCD? )} on the CD side I think it depends on the unit. Generally speaking it should not be an issue but some headunits [Kenwood Exilon series for one] use the CD as a heat sink to help cool the unit. Over the long term a single CD left in constantly might warp, particularly if it were a home made CD-R as they seem to be thinner than factory CDs. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0* K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way. Last edited by aviator; 08-19-2009 at 09:03 AM.

08-23-2009, 10:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
4Tx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	These days you run meda of USB memory, it also doesnt mind getting bounced around

08-24-2009, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
4Tx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	thats just like my setup! 16GB flashdrive holds all my audio needs and never skips

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