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  1. 17th July 2009, 05:39 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by dennford View Post
    I once hooked up a car stereo to a 12 volt supply - only to blow the crap out of it - one puff of smoke is all I got and my beautiful alpine system was gone.

    So if anyone else is thinking of using a car stereo system, please make sure that you use a DC supply and not AC.

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    That surprises me actually. Most head units have a fail safe for incorrect connection of the power cables which will also work for AC current. My old Sony (which I used in the shed for a time) would simple beep at me if I connected it backwards. I guess te Apline's don't
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    Quote Originally Posted by kman-oz View Post
    That surprises me actually. Most head units have a fail safe for incorrect connection of the power cables which will also work for AC current. My old Sony (which I used in the shed for a time) would simple beep at me if I connected it backwards. I guess te Apline's don't

    If only it had !


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