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Old 25-05-2007 | 12:51 PM
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Guys, how do I go about just running an MP3 player or a Walkman instead of a stereo?
Someone said i'd need to have an amp and just plug the MP3 player into that.... but wouldn't it cane the batteries dead quick? Would I need some sort of power converter to do this??
I'm crap with electrics

Thanks for your help
Old 25-05-2007 | 01:13 PM
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i wouldn't run the MP3 player straight into an amp, its best to connect it through your head unit.

You can but auxiliary input cables for most types of head units, or if you have an iPod you can buy fully controllable interfaces for most stereos!
Old 26-05-2007 | 12:26 PM
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Hmm, I definately want to do away with the head unit all together. I know some people used to do this back in the day, I just dont remember how its done
Old 26-05-2007 | 12:28 PM
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It can be done, but you'll more than likely get problems with distortion and volume control, you could make your own in-line volume control its simple enough.
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