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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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I know how to hook up amps and decks already. I just wanted to know if i use a origional cd deck how can i hook up my amp to it. I heard someone say u can get this plug for it? If so where can i get it and how much does it cost? How do i plug it? thanx. I really appreciate if someone can answer this question.
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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a stock deck you mean? you can get this speaker to RCA convertor for your car. it wires up to the rear speakers and converts it to an RCA signal. you can get it from wal-mart for 20$....not the best way though...kinda ghetto if you ask me.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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i could be wrong but woldnt you need a line level adapter??
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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Line level adaptor. Or buy an amp with high level inputs. That way the factory deck can be plugged directly into the amplifier.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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What is line level adaptor? Also my MTX amps has input and output. So where can i plug in the input to? To the line level adaptor? What is that? Can someone send me a website of one. Thanx for all your ppl's help. I really appreciated. U mean like one of these.
http://www.portlandmusiccompany.com/connectors.html

Get the RCA ones rite? So where can i plug that in my stock deck?

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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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From what your basic knowledge level of this sort of install seems to be, I would recommend you let a local, reputable shop do this for you. You may later regret doing it yourself.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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^^^ I agree with orion on this one
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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http://www.bcae1.com/

all you need to know.
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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That will tell you how to hook up an amp, not install an amp. There is a big difference. I could teach a monkey to hook up an amp. Obviously, some people never learn to install amps. Just have a browse through SD member pages. Thats proof enough.
Old Feb 20, 2004 | 03:00 AM
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Originally posted by Orion_95:
That will tell you how to hook up an amp, not install an amp. There is a big difference.
do tell more.....what would be considered an install as opposed to "hooking up" ?



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