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wilkin250r · 08-02-2012, 05:03 PM

I haven't researched all the factors with amps, but my background is Electrical Engineering so I know the basics.

Most amps have two different types of inputs, a line-level input that you would connect your regular speaker outputs to, and a low-level RCA input that is meant as a dedicated connection from your head unit to your amp.

I don't know if your IPOD headphone output is going to match exactly to with what the amp is expecting on the RCA inputs. It might be close, it's not like your IPOD is pushing 50W of power, but I know that I wouldn't do this with my own equipment without first researching the issue, or going the safe route and using a low-level converter between the IPOD and amp.

08-02-2012, 05:03 PM	#8
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: IPOD only radio? I haven't researched all the factors with amps, but my background is Electrical Engineering so I know the basics. Most amps have two different types of inputs, a line-level input that you would connect your regular speaker outputs to, and a low-level RCA input that is meant as a dedicated connection from your head unit to your amp. I don't know if your IPOD headphone output is going to match exactly to with what the amp is expecting on the RCA inputs. It might be close, it's not like your IPOD is pushing 50W of power, but I know that I wouldn't do this with my own equipment without first researching the issue, or going the safe route and using a low-level converter between the IPOD and amp. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!