Epic2112

The PO of my car installed an aftermarket stereo, CD changer, and amp. I'd like to get rid of the stereo and CD changer, and replace it with a stereo with in dash CD and a removable face, but I'd like to keep the amp. Knowing relatively little about car audio, is there an easy way for me to check how many channels the amp is? What else do I need to know while I'm shopping for a new stereo?

Magnus

Look at the amp and see if it is labeled 2*xyz watts or 4*zxy watts. If the label says 2*xyz watts it is most likely a two channel amp and if it says 4*zxy watts it is a four channel amp. You can also figure it out by counting the number of input connectors, one per channel.

//Magnus

Epic2112

ah, thanks magnus

theedge

Checking the site would help too, give you a bit more info about it than you could get reading the labels.

Ag951

You can also look at the number of inputs (Red and White RCA jacks), or the number of speaker connections.

Cyrus951

Hey Epic, I just bought an Amp, and I'm thinking of where to put it. You got any pics of how that amp is planted on your 89 951? Thanks.

Epic2112

I don't think my cam works, but I'm gonna go have a look at the amp in a bit so if it does I'll take pics. It's basically bolted on in front of the spare. I think it's really old, because it's pretty big, but hey, it works.

Epic2112

OK the camera worked (!) but I have no idea how to upload the pics to rennlist. I'll figure it out...

Epic2112

Haha, I'm a dope. Click the "upload photo" link. How do I make a gallery, anyway?

Ok pic 1:



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and 4:



Hope it helps.

led

Isn't the positive a bit on the thin side?

Epic2112

I dunno nuthin 'cept it works

led

that's what matters most! It's probably enough for a 2chan amp but I'd make sure to have a fuse on it (if it doesn't already) as close to the battery as possible just to be on the safe side.

Epic2112

The amp itself has a fuse on it. You can see it in picture 4 at the bottom of the amp there. Sorry it's a bt blurry. It's a 20 amp fuse.

slevy951

Epic.....

Please check by your battery for a fuse on the pwr wire asap. It's very important that it be fused by the battery also. This is a saftey factor if you (God forbid) ever be in an accident. Without the fuse by the battery, an accident may cut the wire and then you'd have a live connection to all that amperage by the gas tank. With the fuse, as soon as the wire grounds, it'll pop the fuse so you don't set anything on fire.

Epic2112

I see what you're saying slevy, thanks for the advice, it's much appreciated. I'll check it out tonight.