XM Clarification?

**Booger** · 05-10-2007, 10:51 PM

I've searched and searched, but I still need a little clarification. I'm looking to integrate XM into an HU-less install.

My Setup:

C2D (most threads seem to involve VIA boards)
Centrafuse Front End
No Head Unit
Standard Issue XM Direct Receiver

My Choices:

Buy One of These to Convert the Signal to USB
Figure Out a Custom Cable to Interface with a Serial Port?
Purchase and Upgraded XM Direct w/ Optical Out (Presumably for Those With Soundcards That Accept Optical In)

That about it?

**JAC** · 05-10-2007, 11:25 PM

I've used the serial custom cable http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/hard...ter-guide.html -without a problem and it's cheap but since I went C2D my mobo uses only USB I now use mp3car usb adapter. I found there is no difference in connection speed and sound they both work equally well. Only that with mp3car's adapter you must install the driver -no biggy. So if price is a issue go with serial. Can't comment on optical..