Which Vaistech Model?
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Stoodo, couple of questions for you
1. how do you find the BT sound quality?, do you use it or use the Iphone plug?
2. I presume using either the plug or teh BT you can control your Ipod off teh Ipod, I'm not that interested in controlling my Ipod from eth cars stereo,
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1. how do you find the BT sound quality?, do you use it or use the Iphone plug?
2. I presume using either the plug or teh BT you can control your Ipod off teh Ipod, I'm not that interested in controlling my Ipod from eth cars stereo,
thanks
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Another maker's bluetooth audio adapter is apples to apples. You are pointing out feature differences.
1. Perhaps handy for those using IOS.
2. Text info would be nice, but not necessarily worth $100
3. I don't know what you mean by basic controls of the radio. The Grom adapter does use the steering wheel controls.
4. What is the amperage on the charging port? Likely it is not the 2.1a needed to get a fast charge out of a tablet or Note3 type devices. A simple $10 device will do this properly.
1. Perhaps handy for those using IOS.
2. Text info would be nice, but not necessarily worth $100
3. I don't know what you mean by basic controls of the radio. The Grom adapter does use the steering wheel controls.
4. What is the amperage on the charging port? Likely it is not the 2.1a needed to get a fast charge out of a tablet or Note3 type devices. A simple $10 device will do this properly.
SL3b provides 2.5a, which is managed by software.
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What software is managing the output current? I couldn't find specs on the Vaistech website for the specifications of this interface.
BTW: Do you have any association with Vaistech? Many of your posts are about touting the merits of a Vaistech interface.
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A quick update on my end -- just installed the MML and couldn't be more satisfied. Sound quality is excellent, and the phone being charged simultaneously is a nice convenience.
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Are you implying the Vaistech does 20-20khz over Bluetooth while the Grom does not?
What software is managing the output current? I couldn't find specs on the Vaistech website for the specifications of this interface.
BTW: Do you have any association with Vaistech? Many of your posts are about touting the merits of a Vaistech interface.
What software is managing the output current? I couldn't find specs on the Vaistech website for the specifications of this interface.
BTW: Do you have any association with Vaistech? Many of your posts are about touting the merits of a Vaistech interface.
I said that some people can hear high frequencies other cannot do that or simply hear music but do not listen to the beautiful sound and details such as front staging, instrument positioning. I see the orchestra playing on my engine hood and hope the triangle is never scratching my paint
I'm a programmer and I'm familiar with software and hardware.
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Hi All,
Looking to install one of the vaistech units. I just noticed they rolled out the new unit with bluetooth audio streaming (http://www.vaistech.com/site/sl3b.php). I like the idea of not dealing with wires, but how will this impact sound quality? I'm more concerned about sound quality than I am about having to deal with wires.
Any differences in sound quality with the SL3i vs MML?
Thanks for everyone's input?
Looking to install one of the vaistech units. I just noticed they rolled out the new unit with bluetooth audio streaming (http://www.vaistech.com/site/sl3b.php). I like the idea of not dealing with wires, but how will this impact sound quality? I'm more concerned about sound quality than I am about having to deal with wires.
Any differences in sound quality with the SL3i vs MML?
Thanks for everyone's input?
I have installed the sl3b in my LX470. Streaming from my Samsung Galaxy S3. I can confirm that the sound quality is really good. I don't have the 3i or MML and so can't compare with them but to me it sounds pretty close to CD quality. Pairs effortlessly as well. I'm mainly using Spotify at 320Kbps. I can use my S3 for both music and phone at the same time.
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I have had 2 GS's(06 GS300 and currently a 07 GS350) Both have had Vaistech products. The 06 without ML or nav had the SLi and it worked almost flawlessly. Cannot say the same about the MML I have in the GS350 with nav, w/o Mark Levinson.
My main issue is the damn thing restarts to the beginning of the song on the ipod every time the ignition is turned off. I put up with it for a couple of months but then it just started to get annoying.
Contacted support and of course they gave me the suggestion of maybe my ipod software was out of date, etc etc... Thought maybe that could be the case so I went out and purchased a brand new ipod classic plus a more sturdier cable.
Still the same issue. Even took the old ipod out and hooked it up to my wife's Pioneer stereo and no issues with it. Tried everything(checked the cable connections in the back, re-initialized the unit numerous times, etc) and it still restarts to the beginning of the song.
Of course, the only help I could get from Vaistech is "Send the MML and ipod back to us so we can diagnose the situation." Wait, what? I can 100% guarantee it's not the ipod so why would I need to send it along with the MML?
Not happy.
My main issue is the damn thing restarts to the beginning of the song on the ipod every time the ignition is turned off. I put up with it for a couple of months but then it just started to get annoying.
Contacted support and of course they gave me the suggestion of maybe my ipod software was out of date, etc etc... Thought maybe that could be the case so I went out and purchased a brand new ipod classic plus a more sturdier cable.
Still the same issue. Even took the old ipod out and hooked it up to my wife's Pioneer stereo and no issues with it. Tried everything(checked the cable connections in the back, re-initialized the unit numerous times, etc) and it still restarts to the beginning of the song.
Of course, the only help I could get from Vaistech is "Send the MML and ipod back to us so we can diagnose the situation." Wait, what? I can 100% guarantee it's not the ipod so why would I need to send it along with the MML?
Not happy.
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Hi guys.You are all talking about connection with your phone to stream music but is there any way u can stream video?I spend a lot of time in traffic jams on the way home from work(1 to 1.30 hours) and would want to stream YouTube videos on nav screen.I use iphone 5s and it is jailbroken.Is there any way I can do that?
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I also wanted and all-in-one unit with high quality digital sound. After emailing Vaistech, here's the closest we'll get:
If you wanted both MML and the SLB, it's just that one won't show text =(
"It's possible to do that. It will require you to program MML in CD
changer emulation and SL3b in MD changer emulation. MML will show text
on your radio, while SL3b will not. Or you can do it the other way
around if you like. The main point is to have them programmed in two
different emulations. And MD will not show text.
You have to program units individually, and then daisy chain them
once units are programmed."
If you wanted both MML and the SLB, it's just that one won't show text =(
"It's possible to do that. It will require you to program MML in CD
changer emulation and SL3b in MD changer emulation. MML will show text
on your radio, while SL3b will not. Or you can do it the other way
around if you like. The main point is to have them programmed in two
different emulations. And MD will not show text.
You have to program units individually, and then daisy chain them
once units are programmed."
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Hi guys.You are all talking about connection with your phone to stream music but is there any way u can stream video?I spend a lot of time in traffic jams on the way home from work(1 to 1.30 hours) and would want to stream YouTube videos on nav screen.I use iphone 5s and it is jailbroken.Is there any way I can do that?
if you want wireless video streaming, vaistech doesn't have it yet. there is another company coming out with wireless video streaming soon
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if you want wired setup, ivic will do what you want and it works very very well. search for my review in the audio forum. love my unit
if you want wireless video streaming, vaistech doesn't have it yet. there is another company coming out with wireless video streaming soon
if you want wireless video streaming, vaistech doesn't have it yet. there is another company coming out with wireless video streaming soon
Yes I am aware of this unit but I have 2006 gs430 which has the 4th generation of nav.I would appreciate if you could suggest a solution for the 4th generation.And I don't mind to connect my phone through the wire.
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unfortunately for the gen4 system, there is not really much of a solution and i doubt if there will be any. gen4 system does not have high resolution screen setup that's why vaistech never develops anything for it anymore (and there is no plan).
if anything, the older system sl2vi (long discontinued) is the only hope, but then for the 06 gs, those with ml (likely your case) the system doesn't work...
if anything, the older system sl2vi (long discontinued) is the only hope, but then for the 06 gs, those with ml (likely your case) the system doesn't work...
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unfortunately for the gen4 system, there is not really much of a solution and i doubt if there will be any. gen4 system does not have high resolution screen setup that's why vaistech never develops anything for it anymore (and there is no plan).
if anything, the older system sl2vi (long discontinued) is the only hope, but then for the 06 gs, those with ml (likely your case) the system doesn't work...
if anything, the older system sl2vi (long discontinued) is the only hope, but then for the 06 gs, those with ml (likely your case) the system doesn't work...