Checking in with radio upgrade question - United Bimmer Community

**TrickyRickyRican** · 03-26-2008, 08:48 AM

Hello one and all, Ricardo here; currently stationed in the land of the rising sun!
Just received my new (to me

) 2000 528i, great car, everything I expected except for that cassette deck

I want to throw this away soon and in a hurry but before I do this, I wanted to double check with the powers that be concerning head unit connection to the stock amp.
1: Where do I connect the new head unit output signal?
2: Do I use the output RCAs to feed the stock amp, could I use line level out?

Basically, the stock amp's output and dsp capabilities ( or lack thereof) doesn't bother me just yet, my intentions is to have dvd unit with multiple screens on the vehicle, I will let the stock amp/speakers do the rest for now

I hope to hear from you guys soon before I jump off into the deep end of custom car audio/video maze

Thanks for looking!

**Dudesky** · 03-26-2008, 10:04 AM

For many things e39 related, http://www.bmwtips.com/ is your friend. You'll find a wealth of resources there, as well as great instructions. As far as upgrades and cool toys for your car, try these places:

http://www.bimmernav.com/index.html
http://www.europeanautosource.com/index.php
http://mybimmer.net/

**TrickyRickyRican** · 03-27-2008, 07:54 AM

Thanks Dudesky for the reply. I have checked those sites before, but still couldn't find wether I could use the stock amp when using a signal other than the stock radio/cd changer or not. Good references though...

**JetBlack328i** · 03-29-2008, 01:42 AM

you can use the stock amp. Go to a stereo store and get the connecter (plug) that enables you to connect the aftermarket headunit to the stock wiring system