inputs.text: holy smokes cassette adapter punch - recently inherited older vehicle great stereo one problem couldnt listen ipod not wanting replace existing jbl system looked adding unit allowed listen music collection without sacrificing fidelity add units complaints poor sound unreliable performance decided look cassette adapter short term contemplated whether go ahead install new stereo usb connectivity offerings manufacturers several bad reviews one without single bad one figured ten bucks could loseat first blush unit awesome bass mids treble little eq adjusting enjoying sweet sounds favorite tunes no installation required plug play instuctions point pitfalls special instructions autoreverse tape players dont recommend unit ac delco systemscassette adapters come loooong way since first inception philips put fantastic piece worth pricetagupdate 3172013ive item couple months want point two observancesi ipod classic going well synced ipod pc afterwards sound quality wasnt good checked settings realized sound ipod set low guess function syncing played around volume found best fidelity 80 maxi storing adapter ipods accessories earbuds usb cable tight fit didnt think would cause issues adapter stopped working player kept flipping back forth ejecting pretty disappointed thinking adapter broken decided move metal contact engages heads using miniplug supposed plug ipod pull contact thought maybe way stored pushed contact back didnt engage heads properly worked took couple tries get right position back business listening favorite music againroken decided move metal contact engages heads using miniplug supposed plug ipod pull contact thought maybe way stored pushed contact back didnt engage heads properly worked took couple tries get right position back business listening favorite music