Stereo Amp Install Help

[projectRDM]

Originally Posted by Dream240

Great thanks.

You bring up another interest concept, so running through the low levels completely bypasses the head unit's internal amp (hence the term"pre-amp")? So the only power my speakers will get is the power coming from the amp (50x4 RMS watts)? Or will the speakers get both the amp wattage AND the stereo wattage? Is there a way to combine the two sources of power so that each speaker is getting about 75 watts RMS?

I always thought the amp just boosts the head unit wattage by as much as it's rated. Set me straight guys.

Incorrect, it's either or. You use the internal amplifier, or the external amplifier. Not both. High level inputs are stepped down inside the amp anyway, not 'doubled up'.