So I recently purchased a 23’ VW Tiguan and I plan on building a full system and retain the factory electronics. I’ll be adding a Helix DSP Pro MK2 w/director for signal to my amps. I’m wondering what’s the standard these days? Use the high level input from the factory system to use the Apple CarPlay, Nav and XM then use a lightning digital connection on the helix for better quality? Is there any way to pull a digital signal from the factory? I could use my director for volume control. I know in the glove box there’s a spot to add a cd changer (I’ve been told it’s $1000) and I remember a YouTube vid of a European company pulling a digital signal… anyone know how?
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So I recently purchased a 23’ VW Tiguan and I plan on building a full system and retain the factory electronics. I’ll be adding a Helix DSP Pro MK2 w/director for signal to my amps. I’m wondering what’s the standard these days? Use the high level input from the factory system to use the Apple CarPlay, Nav and XM then use a lightning digital connection on the helix for better quality? Is there any way to pull a digital signal from the factory? I could use my director for volume control. I know in the glove box there’s a spot to add a cd changer (I’ve been told it’s $1000) and I remember a YouTube vid of a European company pulling a digital signal… anyone know how?
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So I recently purchased a 23’ VW Tiguan and I plan on building a full system and retain the factory electronics. I’ll be adding a Helix DSP Pro MK2 w/director for signal to my amps. I’m wondering what’s the standard these days? Use the high level input from the factory system to use the Apple CarPlay, Nav and XM then use a lightning digital connection on the helix for better quality? Is there any way to pull a digital signal from the factory? I could use my director for volume control. I know in the glove box there’s a spot to add a cd changer (I’ve been told it’s $1000) and I remember a YouTube vid of a European company pulling a digital signal… anyone know how?
I'm pretty sure this will work.
But I'd recommend reaching-out to @mobridge to see if they have a similar unit with just a Toslink output (you don't need RCA output).
mobridge.us
But I'd recommend reaching-out to @mobridge to see if they have a similar unit with just a Toslink output (you don't need RCA output).
DA-G2.Standard MOST150 Optical VAG Preamp - mObridge
The mObridge DA-G2.Standard MOST150 pre-amplifier provides a connection between the in-vehicle MOST150 infotainment system with any aftermarket analog/digital DSP/amplifier. It provides 6 channels of RCA analog outputs, a TOSLINK output, and an amplifier turn on/off control. Multi-vehicle...
mobridge.us
The unit that he refers to in the video is this:
navtv.com
It's basically the same as the Mobridge unit I mentioned in my above post. You can see it in one of my old build logs (I've used a few of them over the years):
www.diymobileaudio.com
NAV-TV - Interfacing the Future
<p>Enhance your driving experience with ZEN-V MOST-150 processor. Convert the MOST-150 audio bus to low level RCA and TOSLink outputs. Compatible with 2020 and 2021 Audi vehicles with MIB3 amplified systems with MOST 150 connector at the MMI/Radio.</p>. Car radio versions: MIB3 with MOST 150...
It's basically the same as the Mobridge unit I mentioned in my above post. You can see it in one of my old build logs (I've used a few of them over the years):
Audi RS5 Build (updated again - September 2022)... Brax...
I bought a new Audi RS5, last summer. Originally, I wasn't going to touch the stereo... but the bug got hold of me! As with all my previous builds, I have 3 main criteria: Sound Quality (the best I can get, with what I have to work with). Stealth Installation (I don't want to see any of the...
www.diymobileaudio.com
Yes. It retains all factory functions.
The Zen-V would have an optical Toslink output to your DSP. I assume your phone would use a mini USB.
However, I don't think the DSP-Pro MkII has the ability to run two separate digital inputs (I may be wrong).
The Zen-V would also be a digital run all the way through the DSP. It outputs at: 24 Bit / 48 kHz.
The DSP-PRO Mk-II has an internal resolution of: 32 Bit / 96 kHz.
You 'might' get better resolution by going direct from your phone (depending on your phones capabilities)... but I doubt you'd hear a difference.
You should reach out to Nav-TV.
The link that I sent you includes both the Zen-V unit as well as an OBD programming tool.
navtv.com
I suspect you'll need the OBD tool to convert the vehicle to MOST optical output.
It works moronically easy... but I'd recommend you call Nav-TV to confirm if you need it or not.
If you don't need it, then you can save yourself $320.00 and just get the Zen-V.
navtv.com
The link that I sent you includes both the Zen-V unit as well as an OBD programming tool.
NAV-TV - Interfacing the Future
<p>Enhance your driving experience with ZEN-V MOST-150 processor. Convert the MOST-150 audio bus to low level RCA and TOSLink outputs. Compatible with 2020 and 2021 Audi vehicles with MIB3 amplified systems with MOST 150 connector at the MMI/Radio.</p>. Car radio versions: MIB3 with MOST 150...
I suspect you'll need the OBD tool to convert the vehicle to MOST optical output.
It works moronically easy... but I'd recommend you call Nav-TV to confirm if you need it or not.
If you don't need it, then you can save yourself $320.00 and just get the Zen-V.
NAV-TV - Interfacing the Future
<p>Enhance your driving experience with ZEN-V MOST-150 processor. Convert the MOST-150 audio bus to low level RCA and TOSLink outputs. Compatible with Audi, Bentley with MIB infotainment systems and Porsche with PCM4.0 - PCM5.2 infotainment systems.</p>. Car radio versions: AUDI MIB, MIB HS...
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