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pmpski_1 · 11-30-2007, 02:32 AM

I have the original AM radio in my uncut dash. I'd like to be able to use my Zune mp3 player in the truck, but I'd rather not spend the money for a new head unit and cut the dash. The Zune has a radio built in, and all of my music collection has been converted to mp3, so I really don't need a head unit.

I was thinking about building a custom console, then throwing a set of speakers and and amp in it. I could just plug the Zune directly into the amp using a 1/8" to RCA adapter.

Sounds straight forward to me, but I know absolutely nothing about car stereos. Does this sound like it would work? Do I just need to get power to the amp?

11-30-2007, 02:32 AM	#1
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Zune system with no head unit I have the original AM radio in my uncut dash. I'd like to be able to use my Zune mp3 player in the truck, but I'd rather not spend the money for a new head unit and cut the dash. The Zune has a radio built in, and all of my music collection has been converted to mp3, so I really don't need a head unit. I was thinking about building a custom console, then throwing a set of speakers and and amp in it. I could just plug the Zune directly into the amp using a 1/8" to RCA adapter. Sounds straight forward to me, but I know absolutely nothing about car stereos. Does this sound like it would work? Do I just need to get power to the amp?