We could likely use this for an Iphone or and android phone with a Magsafe case (thats what I have).

 

About the Infotainment this struck me, Looking at the modern Lexus Infotainment which looks like Toyota one perhaps its a fork of Android AOSP not sure also perhaps the latest OS of Lexus is made in US vs the older one in Japan. Anyways the ES 2023 got itself a new OS and DCM upgrade from the older OS the important thing I noticed was it discards the CD player unit. I noticed the same on LC 500, it also got the newer DCM + OS and removed the CD player.

So thinking about the only cars left in the Lexus lineup which have CD Players are - GX 2023 and IS 2023, RC / RC F 2023. And since the new GX is going all Turbo + Hybrid it got a total overhaul. While the IS and RC remain same, plus we all know how RC is a mix of IS and GS in both interior and underneath. So far there's no info on the 2024 models for RC and IS even though we know they are coming at-least IS is coming for 2024.

Well, now here's my theory. If Lexus wants to give the new DCM they must remove the CD Player unit from the IS center console which means it is a complete package meaning it houses the machined AL ***** and the RC also has similar unit (not same) I read a thread here on someone asking for a swap of RC's center console unit due to being matte vs piano black on ours. So removing that means they have to design a new unit without CD player will Lexus do it for just 1 year of IS and RC ? I doubt. Unless they want to keep the IS and RC run until 2025.

Ultimately that means if the IS does get new DCM then expect this car to run until 2025 MY is my rough guess. If they do not then expect 2024 being last and RC will be killed along with RC F in 2024.

 

So fun fact but in Japan, despite having the new infotainment, the NX has a CD player. So it is entirely possible to have the CD player with the new infotainment. In the US they have removed them purely as a cost savings measure.

 

That is annoying. I still use the CD player from time to time. Not often but enough that I would miss it.

 

You know, I've been wanting to try out the CD player in my car but haven't gotten the willpower to go dig up my CDs. I just want to see how nice they sound on the Mark Levinson system.

 

That is a fun fact!

I use it when I have people in the car. Big Band our Chill House music (at low levels) blend well with the hum of the V8. While conversation is happening, someone always mentions how clear the audio system is or how the V8 is there but not crazy.

Best. Party. Trick. (Other than flooring it) 😈

 

It sounds intoxicating on the ML system. Worth investing the will power to dig up your boxes of old CDs....

 

I like the fact that IS has 3.5mm AUX port still intact. I love my high quality audio files, FLAC 24Bit files, I have my LG phone with ESS Sabre DAC chipset and a good ol iPod with SD card mod. I can simply use them for that purpose, I still forgot to test the ML Audio when I test drove the IS 500.. the wattage is damn impressive for the size, compact sport sedan with 1800W of Amplification power at disposal with insane 17 Speaker setup. Plus this car has Rear speakers too which 90% of the modern cars do not have.

I noticed Lexus removed the 3.5mm AUX jack too when they upgrade the newer Infotainment. Not sure about JP variants.

 

Does the stock CD player play the MP3 CDs or just the standard ones?

 

It can play MP3/WMA/AAC on CD's.
USB adds FLAC and WAV to the list. FLAC is what I use on USB or through Android Auto.

 

plays DVD audio and DVD Video as well too...

 

Hi were you able to access the 2024 owners manual?

 

I can watch a movie in the car?

 

When in park.

 

It can play DVD Video titles. My DVD Audio titles did not play but audio titles authored as a DVD-Video disc work. Sadly DVD-Audio, SACD and DTS CD are not on the list.

I popped in some DVD concerts and they play the PCM stereo and in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround which is nice. I admit this is more of a toy as I'm not likely to do that too much. The audio will play while you drive you just can't see any video unless parked.