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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Default J&M amp input switch position W/Sony HU

I currently have the J&M 500W amp and stock HK headunit. The amp input switch is set to high.

I am changing headunits, putting in a Sony marine from biketronics, the Sony headunit has RCA outs to the amp. Should I use the RCA outs to the amp instead of the speaker wire outs to the amp like the HK unit without RCA's use.

If I use the speaker wire outs to the amp I know the amp input switch will stay set on High. If I use the RCA outs from the Sony to the amp do I need to set the amp input switch to LOW?

Is there a benifit to using the RCA's out of the Sony to the amp over using the speaker wire outs from the Sony to the Amp?

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The RCA low level inputs should sound better I'd go with them since you got them. Your correct if you use RCA inputs set amp input switch to LOW.
 
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Thanks ACCHD thats what I needed to know.
 
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Moneywoes you'll enjoy that new HU with Biketronics control module! With the new HU I picked up Bluetooth, HD radio & USB Ipod controls. It is was like why didn't I do this a long time ago !
 
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