OEM Radio

[P5 Rally]

Just wondering if the factory mazda radio comes with RCA jacks. I don't really want to install an aftermarket deck!! I was told that a signal can be brought directly to an amp by disconnecting the rear speaker wires and running them into the amp...'line-in, line-out connectors' Can someone clarify this!!

[Bumble G]

It is possible but you need a convertor to do it.

I don't remember what the exact name for the convertor is but it basically changes the signal comming out of the stock deck to something that is friendlier for the amp.

[Protege5 Kid]

It is possible ...but you'd be better off getting another deck and adding a Pocket...that way you get extra space too!

[macklum]

If you are wanting to use the OEM you have to line level converters or an amp that can take high level inputs (speakerleads)
As for the converters i have 2 that I have never used and would sell for a really good price .

[hawkwind]

Here is a thread that talks about using stock radio with amp.

http://www.protege5.com/vbb225....k+radio (http://www.protege5.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13969&highlight=amp+stock+radio)

[P5 Rally]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (macklum @ Mar. 24 2003,11:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If you are wanting to use the OEM you have to line level converters or an amp that can take high level inputs (speakerleads)
As for the converters i have 2 that I have never used and would sell for a really good price .[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
cool.....i'll let you know when i need them........what is your price!!