Aux Input Via Pre-Amp

[Dush73]

Hi Guys,

I installed a pre-made cable to play my MP3's via the AUX input but found I had to crank the head unit volume to get any decent level from it, & even then it wasnt the best so I purchased a pre-amp/amp module(5.8W x2 into 4 ohm) from my local electronics store.

Before I hook it up I just need to know whether this will work & improve the sound level, & most importantly is it safe to do so, as the last thing I want to do is blow my head unit. Basically it hooks up as follows:

Line Level Audio In Left/Right(ie MP3 player)--------> pre-amp/amp module---------> 4 or 8 ohm OUT Left/Right(to AUX I/p of head unit).

Appreciate any advice.

[Adam]

Get the aux input kit with the line booster.

The straight line in is a waste of money.

Ford Spares or ASL Logistics both sell the kits.

That will be the easiest way to do it. Everything just plugs in.

[Dush73]

Hi Adam....thanks for the quick reply.

I did see the ASL line booster but I already invested in this one & prep'ed all the cables/connectors, & was about to hook it up & then thought I'd better ask the pro's on the forum 1st.

So all I need now is confirmation whether this would work or not(I'm assuming its similar to the ASL line booster,ie amplifying the line level signal)?

[TonyD]

I have the ASL boosted line-in kit in my car and yeah it's pretty awesome.

One of my mates got this one:

http://www.caripodcables.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=240&zenid=43e08e875f19137652593839c363e287

And it farrrrr outshines mine. No static or anything over the line, which is still prevalent on the ASL kit ... Half tempted to get one myself ...

[Dush73]

Hi Tony,

So the one you linked comes with a "line booster"/amp also? There is no mention on that link other than the cable & cradle!

What I was really after for my little project was how much power in(line boosting) can the input take?