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Belkin TuneFM for iPod

I'd like to start using my iPod in the car during the commute to and from work.
Looking to get the best possible sound.

The factory radio in my car is Levinson, so it has a decent tuner, but, there is no iPod interface.

I came across this device from Belkin called TuneFM.
Anyone using this in their car? How does it sound? Any serious interference issues on the highway that may become annoying?

Thanks for any thoughts and ideas.
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I do have a cassette player, although I don't think I even used it once.
Do you think that the cassette adapter is a better solution?
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I've been doing some reading on the web and it seems the Sony cassette adapter is the way to go. $20 and the word is that it beats the most expensive FM unit.

I'll have to pick it at Best Buy up and give it a shot.

Thanks all!
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Nikturner920, I'm in Brooklyn, NY. So probably the Monster unit would not be good, ha?
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Thanks all. So general opinion about the FM modules is that they basically suck, especially in the city, so they are pretty much out of the picture.

I can not really replace the cd changer unit in my car(Lexus LS430 with the Nav so everything is controlled through the LCD screen). I'll probably have to get by with the tape adapter.....don't really care if it destroys the tape head in a long run.
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Cytocycle, thanks man, this looks intersting!
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I bought a Sony cassette adapter and have been using it for several days now. It sounds completely like crap. Distortion all over. I guess there is no simple solution.
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there is a factory amplifier in the trunk in my car. The car has a very good sounding Mark Levinson Lexus system. Really don't want to screw around with it.
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