[rav3ndust]

> an adapter where one end plugged into an audio output jack and the other end was an imitation cassette that went into the tape drive

When I was in my teens and early 20s, I used to have a 1997 ford ranger, and this was my setup in it. All I needed to carry was my phone or standalone mp3 player and plug it in, and set it to shuffle, and i was a happy camper. it was a nice little setup, and it was always fun when riding with others (playing the old game of "pass the aux cord")

Of course, now with this setup you'd have to carry a dongle around to achieve the same effect, since (most) new phones no longer have 3.5mm headphone jacks :(

[thaumasiotes]

> Of course, now with this setup you'd have to carry a dongle around to achieve the same effect, since (most) new phones no longer have 3.5mm headphone jacks :(

Using a phone would completely defeat the ability to control what's playing without looking. Use a standalone mp3 player. They still have audio jacks.

https://shop.sandisk.com/products/accessories/mp3-players/sa...

[rav3ndust]

hey, this is cool. i had no idea sandisk was making mp3 players these days. thanks!