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8 track amplification????
#575279 July 22nd 2012 8:48 am
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How do u get from a 8 track player into an amp????
I have a Orion amplifier with the "smart" connection that will power the amp/kill it when there is not a signal from the head unit. Most other head units have the "head" (I think) line out and that is what is supposed to be routed to the amp. Well...there is no "head" line out of the player, so what can I do????
Trying to keep it 70s in the van, but if not anyone want to buy a 8 track player?

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XQJ_37 #575291 July 22nd 2012 10:50 am
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Some older amps use the deck speaker lines as the input. You might looks for one or two (or four) of those.


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XQJ_37 #575294 July 22nd 2012 11:27 am
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I have already purchased a 4 way amp. It has the 8 pin "smart" connection, so the amp will power up when the radio is on. Not sure what to do; isnt there a way I could splice something up to make it work? Are there adaptors of some sort to be able to route it through?

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XQJ_37 #575307 July 22nd 2012 12:26 pm
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How about some pics of what we are working with. Maybe the connector on 8 track and amp. Should be able to help.


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XQJ_37 #575311 July 22nd 2012 12:41 pm
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Get me a model number for the amp and I can get you the info you need, model and manufacturer is all I need.


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Uncle_Fester #575314 July 22nd 2012 12:55 pm
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http://www.crutchfield.com/S-aofUhp...600-4.html?tab=detailed_info#details-tab


Here is a link to the amp that I have, let me know if there is other info that need


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XQJ_37 #575320 July 22nd 2012 1:51 pm
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If there are no pre-outs(red and white a/v style cables on the back of the deck, you can purchase a converter at any stereo store or walmart that converts a speaker level input to a pre-out signal. Its the same thing as putting an amp to a factory head unit.


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