Yeah, I love the little joy stick thing too, good sound too.
I just wish it had MP3.
Gene
"Deke" <no spam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> You made exactly the correct decision by repairing your radio. If you
> have
> the unit with the joystick balance control, and the graphic equalizer,
> thank
> your lucky star that you didn't replace it. Why? Because ANY
aftermarket
> unit you buy these days is menu driven. You can adjust your unit by
feel,
> in the dark, blindfolded. Any "modern" replacement unit will be menu
> driven, which means you have to take your eyes off the road, pull up
> menus,
> read through the menus displayed on a tiny little screen in letters
about
> 1/4 inch tall, scroll through menus till you find what you want, then
> adjust
> that item using tiny little buttons. All while going 70 miles an hour
> through traffic. Modern aftermarket units are NOT designed for safe
> driving.
> Stick with your old head unit as long as you can. When it fails, buy
> another one just like from a salvage yard, or eBay. Don't make the
> mistake
> of replacing it with a "modern" unit.
>
> Deke
>
>
>
> "Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:NFSri.68$q23.562350@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> LOL - I decided to take a look at the Infinity amp board under the
>> passenger's
>> seat before throwing the radio & amp in the trash.
>>
>> Upon careful examination of the board, I found a cap that had a broken
>> lead. I carefully soldered the cap, tested, and cleaned the board.
>>
>> After powering up the system, the old Infinity cranked out the Big
Bopper
>> just fine. Everything worked like new.
>>
>> I was a bit surprised with the quality - it's really not that bad.
>> Senior
>> citizens can't hear all that well anyway - think I'll just keep it for
a
>> little
>> while more, then get one with MP3/IPOD and woofers, fla****ng lights,
> etc...
>>
>> Conclusion:
>> the Infinity amps are installed in a place where they can get wet from
> time
>> to time & corrode at the end of the board. The good news is that the
> board
>> is pretty easy to work on & looks like it is well made. It's worth the
> time
>> to
>> rip it open & clean the board - if you do it right & get it 100% dry
> before
>> applying power - I would give most defective boards a 60% chance of
>> recovery.
>>
>> Hint: gently wiggle each component (especially near the end of the
>> board).
>> You
>> could have a component that has a lead completely corroded away. It's
>> through-hole,
>> so no big deal to solder at low temperature, just take your time.
>>
>> Later,
>> Gene
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:pdFri.31$En1.159901@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> > Vehicle:
>> > 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXI 2.5L,V6, Gas, FI, VIN "H", EEB,
> JXI
>> >
>> > I think that the Infinity Amp under the passenger seat is bad.
>> >
>> > What's the best option?
>> >
>> > 1. Replace the radio, amp, and speakers with the latest and greatest?
> If
>> > so, with what? Will I need special
>> > cable adapters?
>> > 2. Buy a used amp & see if the radio will work?
>> > I'm guessing that my existing radio will not power on
>> > without the amp installed and working?
>> >
>> > 3. Buy a 3rd party replacement amp & use the existing
>> > speakers and radio? If so, who makes a replacement amp?
>> > Will I need special cable adapters?
>> >
>> > 4. I have a brand new Sony radio that I could install. Will it
>> > work with the Infinity Amp and the Infinity speakers? I assume that
I
>> > will need special cable adapters to connect that new Sony
>> > radio/CD to the connectors that were plugged into the old Infinity
>> > radio/CD box?
>> >
>> > THANKS,
>> > Gene
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
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