teartags
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Yes, I'm starting a new thread about an old topic. Hoping it'll get more attention.
I am late too\ the party and only recently put a reservation in, even after price hikes and all. I don't see a Lightning coming my way any time soon and while I am on the early list for the Ram, that's a ways out at best too. Plus, I'm liking the idea of a smaller truck the more I think about it.
Anyway, I'm a music freak so naturally I start researching the stereo/ music situation. Meridian system seems like a no-brainer for me. Then I think, hmm I better see if I can use my USB stick full of music in this Rivian like I can in my 2016 truck. Or maybe there's some new technology? Or maybe I'll need to store it on my phone, in which case I'll need more memory. Then I come here and discover there's no GOOD way to listen and control any music that's not streaming?!?
"The Rivian is the most technologically advanced adventure truck! Fill it with your toys and take it out to your favorite outdoor destination (where there's no internet) then enjoy yourself while listening to mu.... oh, never mind"
Fa' reals? My 2016 GMC truck handles a massive USB stick and interfaces really well. I tried Android Auto and didn't really like it, but to be fair, that was in 2016 when I got the truck. However, I'd be willing to adapt if that was an option. I'm a big enough music freak that if I can't connect some device full of my music and reliably navigate through and pick what I want to listen to from the infotainment, then this might be a deal breaker. C'mon, it's 2023 already!
I am late too\ the party and only recently put a reservation in, even after price hikes and all. I don't see a Lightning coming my way any time soon and while I am on the early list for the Ram, that's a ways out at best too. Plus, I'm liking the idea of a smaller truck the more I think about it.
Anyway, I'm a music freak so naturally I start researching the stereo/ music situation. Meridian system seems like a no-brainer for me. Then I think, hmm I better see if I can use my USB stick full of music in this Rivian like I can in my 2016 truck. Or maybe there's some new technology? Or maybe I'll need to store it on my phone, in which case I'll need more memory. Then I come here and discover there's no GOOD way to listen and control any music that's not streaming?!?
"The Rivian is the most technologically advanced adventure truck! Fill it with your toys and take it out to your favorite outdoor destination (where there's no internet) then enjoy yourself while listening to mu.... oh, never mind"
Fa' reals? My 2016 GMC truck handles a massive USB stick and interfaces really well. I tried Android Auto and didn't really like it, but to be fair, that was in 2016 when I got the truck. However, I'd be willing to adapt if that was an option. I'm a big enough music freak that if I can't connect some device full of my music and reliably navigate through and pick what I want to listen to from the infotainment, then this might be a deal breaker. C'mon, it's 2023 already!
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