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Old 04-21-2010, 08:04 PM
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Default Amps and 2010 stock stereo?

Can a AMP be connected to the stock stereo?
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Old 04-21-2010, 08:25 PM
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Default Re: Amps and 2010 stock stereo?

Yes, with the use of a line output converter, and a source or switch power.
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Old 04-21-2010, 08:42 PM
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Yes, with the use of a line output converter, and a source or switch power.
Source or switch power?
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Old 04-21-2010, 08:48 PM
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Default Re: Amps and 2010 stock stereo?

Your amp will need a power source for it to know when to be on and most of the time the ignition wire going to the Head unit (stereo) is what is tapped in to. That is the source of switch power.
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Old 04-21-2010, 09:55 PM
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Default Re: Amps and 2010 stock stereo?

i had that and it worked fine, but then i upgrade front 2 speakers to apline
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