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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Is there any way i can bypass the Bose Amplifier and connect my own 4 channel amplifier to the fronts? I want to completely change the sound system. Here's what i had in mind:

4 - ch. amp for the fronts
1 - ch. mono bass amp. for 1 subwoofer (12")
and a new reciever with 3 way out. (front, rear, sub)
The stock system is not loud enough, half of the volume is useless.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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Yes, get in touch with steve (I gave you his contact info already). He sells modified BOSE amps with RCA outs for this exact purpose :0)
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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oops, I didn't notice that you wanted to use a new receiver - if you want to use a new receiver then of course you can bypass the amp.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:31 AM
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the question is... if you putting in a new receiver, why you need to bother bypassing the old amp?

new receiver plugs into new amp... simple as that... why need to bypass anything? just don't use the old amp...
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
the question is... if you putting in a new receiver, why you need to bother bypassing the old amp?

new receiver plugs into new amp... simple as that... why need to bypass anything? just don't use the old amp...
it's too easy like that, danny. LOL
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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look to the string I started earlier in the week...but I agree with the others if your changing everything leave the bose amp mounted on the fender wall but let it just take up space! This is just incase you decide to sell the car and put the factory system back in. I was trying to leave the stock system just add some additional low end bass. Thanks again for everyone that replied.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 01:31 AM
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it's too easy like that, danny. LOL
whats that saying??? the simplest answer is the right answer??? something like that...
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Need a stock w208 amplifier

I dont want to replace anything on my car with aftermarket items..So im looking for a stock amp for a w208 model.. If there is a wire harness that i can use without cutting , that would be sufficient also.. thanks,...
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