In house head unit

**EPIK** · 02-20-2004, 03:07 PM

ok im sure somebody in here has done this before but im curious how to do this.
since im scrapping my head unit and going true pc in car i have my old head unit just lying here and i was wondering the other day if there is a way to set up the head unit in my house/garage and use it as a receiver, i just cant figure out how i would power everything including the amps and stuff like that. if anyone knows how please let me know i think it would be kinda cool/
thanks in advance.

**Cherub211** · 02-20-2004, 03:28 PM

A PC power supply will go a long way there. Try

**EPIK** · 02-20-2004, 03:30 PM

what about to power amps?

**hijinks21** · 02-20-2004, 03:38 PM

depending on the amp draws you can get an ac-dc power adaptor from any electronic store

**Cherub211** · 02-20-2004, 03:39 PM

I'm not so sure about amps, I don't have one and I won't be buying one for a while. Computer power supplies do come in rather heafty packages. Another thought is a power converter from an RV. They use those to provide 12v(ish) power to cars in car shows, like SEMA and such. They'll plug into a wall outlet and definately power all of your stuff. Don't know where to get one though.

**EPIK** · 02-20-2004, 03:45 PM

i was wondering if i got a car battery and a battery charger and ran it off of that if it would work?

**Cherub211** · 02-20-2004, 03:51 PM

Not in my books, the draw from the amps would probably run the battery down quicker than the recharger. The idea sounds kinda crazy anyway.

I've got a better idea. Go to your local pet store, and buy 30 hampsters. Build a big wheel for them to run around in. Get an alternator assembly and hook up the wheel. Insert hampsters and enjoy your music.

I'm just messin with you. I think the RV power supply is the way to go, and I'd bet you can get one off ebay for a reasonable price.

**EPIK** · 02-20-2004, 03:59 PM

funny man but i bet if i asked if anyone wanted to get their *** kicked i bet u wouldnt be to funny then would u j/k

i was looking for one of those but not much luck im still looking though.
i just got off the phone with a guy from a car audio shop over here and he said that a battery with a charger would work fine?

**Cherub211** · 02-20-2004, 04:11 PM

Actually I'd be the first to crack a joke if *** kickings were being offered. I'm a smart *** with quick fists.

If the battery and charger work then go for it, it just sounds odd to me. Personally I wouldn't even try it.

**EPIK** · 02-20-2004, 04:19 PM

i was a lil sceptical at first too but he said it would work and i dont see why not it should im not planning on running it forever just a lil at a time so i think i might go with that i just dont know if i wanna trust the battery acid possibly getting out.