Sony XA300 UniLink Auxiliary Input Adapter

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 1.2 x 8.8 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IEET8
• Item model number: XA300
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

2 RCA Line level inputs : USB input for use with laptop computer : Headphone output with volume control : Unilink Changer Pass-through : Two sets of stereo RCA inputs (accepts audio from Sony changer) : 83 Unilink cable included : 83 RCA patch cable included : Unit Dimensions - 5-7/8 x 1-3/8 x 4 (W x H x D)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great solid unit!, September 2, 2008

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I. Rymszewicz "Frustrated Tech" (USA!!!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony XA300 UniLink Auxiliary Input Adapter (Electronics)

Well, I've read some of the previous reviews about this unit, and it seems some people just need to do a bit more in depth research before making a purchase. I did so with my Sony head unit.

I knew it was Unilink compatible, was able to run a CD changer directly from the head unit. In my case, I bought a MiniDisk changer due to its compact form factor and my entire music collection on MD (That's how long ago I bought this stereo, you know, that very small slice of time when MiniDisks emerged). Well, times have changed and my stereo is running perfectly!

Although the bulk of my collection is still on MD, I currently own a large collection of MP3s and want to cut down on clutter, so I'd like to use my phone's A2DP Bluetooth compatibility. I'm in the market for a Sony 16Gb Walkman, but I'll deal with the wonkyness of my phone. So, the only way to have the best of both worlds, plus have additional inputs for a computer (An OQO 2 or an EEE PC come to mind) and another analog source, is to get the XA-300! You really can't go wrong, you just need to have a little bit of experience connecting automotive stereos.

"But this doesn't have Bluetooth!" you say. No problem! Just get a Sony HWSBTA2W Bluetooth Transmitter/receiver and connect it to the XA-300. I highly recommend using a Sony automotive power adapter though. I bought a Radio Shack brand that created so much noise, it was unbearable to listen to anything. Luckily, I had a Sony DCC-E345 power adapter. It works flawlessly! Other than the phone I'm using...

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sony doesn't get it, September 3, 2005

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sjp777 (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony XA300 UniLink Auxiliary Input Adapter (Electronics)

OK so this device has other features but what most people buy it for is to enable the aux inputs on their Sony headunit so they can connect an ipod etc to the car stereo

The aux inputs are already there mind you, but Sony chooses to disable them for all but a Sony changer.

So, for an extra $100 for this device on top of what you paid for the headunit in the first place, you can use the aux inputs that came with it.

Way to go Sony. Glad to see you really have the customer in mind.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, December 12, 2009

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S. Rahman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony XA300 UniLink Auxiliary Input Adapter (Electronics)

This is a must have if your Sony stereo receiver does not have a built-in jack for external devices, such as an mp3 player. It works seamlessly with my XR-F5100 receiver. XA300 comes with all the cables you need, except the one to hook up your mp3 player or other external devices. To hook up my Creative Zen I had to purchase an audio cable with 1/8" stereo plug at one end and dual RCA's at the other. XA300 comes with two auxiliary inputs; I can hook up one more device to it. The USB is not powered and can be used to connect a laptop computer. I have not found a use for it yet. Auxiliary input #1 also has a headphone jack with a volume control knob. It could be useful to some; especially if the driver does not want to be distracted while the passenger is listening to the stereo. Plugging a headphone does not disable audio output to the receiver; you can listen through the headphone and the car speakers at the same time. For private listening, just turn off the speakers. Operating instructions can be found at this link:[....]

This has been a great addition to my car's stereo system and lets it play my handy mp3 player during my long and otherwise extremely boring commute every day.