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TJMathias · Sep 20th, 2003, 06:41 PM

Just bought a nice set of components (inifinty) and really wanna amp them up (Alpine MRP-T220 2/1channel Amplifier) but i already have one amp driving my sub, so do i have to run a completely new power cable from the battery?
Also, I only have one output on my head unit, how do I connect up my second amp?

All this bearing in mind the second amp will be on the other side of the boot (left cubby hole).

Any input would be great.

Nice one.

mikeythemini · Sep 21st, 2003, 02:07 PM

If the power cable to the first amp is heavy enough then you can run a second amp off it.
If the amp has got an rca out, you can plug the second amp into this, if not just get a pair of rca cable Y splitters, will cost under 5
mike

TJMathias · Sep 21st, 2003, 05:25 PM

if i keep one amp in each cubby hole, will the OUTPUT cable Y spliter be long enuff to cover both?

Nice One

mikeythemini · Sep 21st, 2003, 05:39 PM

You plug the spiltter into one of the amps, then plug a 2m rca cable into it to run to the other side
mike

TJMathias · Sep 21st, 2003, 06:01 PM

nice one mikey

needMINI · Sep 21st, 2003, 08:54 PM

its probably best to use a power distribution block.

theminiv · Sep 27th, 2003, 01:52 AM

Remember, because of the low voltage on a Car battery, it depends on lead area (size) to pull current through, if your amp does not have sufficient power, it will pull too much through and burn the lead out. Possibly break other thing and could cause fire. Use the thickest stuff you can find, you will be surprised how much better it sounds.

And also remember that amps do not push their RMS value, they punch peak higher, and therefore need more power, consider a power cap, but not a big one, a 0.25 or0.5, farad is sufficient.

Devilman · Sep 27th, 2003, 12:32 PM

does the new amp have a speaker input on it?? if it does you can connect the normal speaker wires into them and then connect your speakers to the amp as normal.

theminiv · Sep 27th, 2003, 01:05 PM

No no no, i hope i got this right,

Never put a live speaker signal in the inputs of an amp, unless it states that it has a compressor inbuilt for fluctuating audio signals.
An amps input is as important as the output, you can blow both. so dont, the inputs can only take 4v inputs, and can speakers are banging out 10 V, so at high volumes you could blow the input sector.

you must take a line out of your head unit. But if you have the stock unit you will have to have the plug to adapt it, V Expensive.

Be careful!!!!!

Sep 20th, 2003, 06:41 PM	#1
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Two ampilfiers Just bought a nice set of components (inifinty) and really wanna amp them up (Alpine MRP-T220 2/1channel Amplifier) but i already have one amp driving my sub, so do i have to run a completely new power cable from the battery? Also, I only have one output on my head unit, how do I connect up my second amp? All this bearing in mind the second amp will be on the other side of the boot (left cubby hole). Any input would be great. Nice one.

Sep 21st, 2003, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	If the power cable to the first amp is heavy enough then you can run a second amp off it. If the amp has got an rca out, you can plug the second amp into this, if not just get a pair of rca cable Y splitters, will cost under 5 mike Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Sep 21st, 2003, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	You plug the spiltter into one of the amps, then plug a 2m rca cable into it to run to the other side mike Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Sep 21st, 2003, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
needMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 12 Offline	its probably best to use a power distribution block. I own a ford focus now.. I want a MINI.

Sep 27th, 2003, 01:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
theminiv MINI2 Veteran My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Britain Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 601 Offline	Remember, because of the low voltage on a Car battery, it depends on lead area (size) to pull current through, if your amp does not have sufficient power, it will pull too much through and burn the lead out. Possibly break other thing and could cause fire. Use the thickest stuff you can find, you will be surprised how much better it sounds. And also remember that amps do not push their RMS value, they punch peak higher, and therefore need more power, consider a power cap, but not a big one, a 0.25 or0.5, farad is sufficient. Focus > Mini One > Mini Cooper > Mini Cooper > BMW 316 > BMW 318 > MINI ONE > BMW 120i > MINI ONE PEPPER! - IM BACK!!

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Sep 21st, 2003, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 57 Offline	if i keep one amp in each cubby hole, will the OUTPUT cable Y spliter be long enuff to cover both? Nice One

Sep 21st, 2003, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 57 Offline	nice one mikey

Sep 27th, 2003, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Devilman mini2 watcher My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 30 Offline	does the new amp have a speaker input on it?? if it does you can connect the normal speaker wires into them and then connect your speakers to the amp as normal.

Sep 27th, 2003, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
theminiv MINI2 Veteran My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Britain Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 601 Offline	No no no, i hope i got this right, Never put a live speaker signal in the inputs of an amp, unless it states that it has a compressor inbuilt for fluctuating audio signals. An amps input is as important as the output, you can blow both. so dont, the inputs can only take 4v inputs, and can speakers are banging out 10 V, so at high volumes you could blow the input sector. you must take a line out of your head unit. But if you have the stock unit you will have to have the plug to adapt it, V Expensive. Be careful!!!!! Focus > Mini One > Mini Cooper > Mini Cooper > BMW 316 > BMW 318 > MINI ONE > BMW 120i > MINI ONE PEPPER! - IM BACK!!

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