iPod Car Amplage

[dbtahoe]

Does anyone make an 12V Amp for the iPod. I find that I don't need or want the whole receiver gig, especially with the ability to tune in FM now. I just want to go iPod -> Amp -> Big ### Speakers. Well, maybe Amp -> iPod for power but I wouldn't want to be too picky.

Ideas?
Doug
Lake Tahoe

[bobb-mini]

Specificlly for the iPod - NO.

But u can always get ANY car audio amplifier and hook it up that way.

An car audio amplifier typically has 2 tinny screwdriver-type gain controls (for tweaking, not everyday use) and leave the main volume control to the annoying head u don't want. But if u hook it up to the iPod headphone jack, u should be fine. Not something I would do, but it will work.

[dbtahoe]

I emailed Crutchfield about the direct hook up a couple of days ago and their response was:

"You won't be able to connect your iPod directly to an amplifier because of the input voltage and other issues."

So that's why I came to "the lounge". Hmmmmm. I'll keep looking. I really need amplified speakers instead. That way if I ever attempted to hook up a LCD for video I wouldn't be reworking the system.

[bobb-mini]

if you are looking for a portable system that u can play in a van for example, just a boombox, or Apple's Hifi amplified speakers is probly what u want.

if u want a permanent car installation... so u know, we car audio enthusiasts look down on self-powered speakers :p , not to mention good luck trying to fit those in the tight confines of a vehicle.

[dbtahoe]

It's a ski boat with a tower. There's presently no stereo installed and why would you really want one. That why I was thinking built in amp. Have you seen tower spekers?

wakeboard_tower_speakers (http://www.wakeside.com/page/w/CTGY/wakeboard_tower_speakers)

The cans provide plenty of room. They have something like it for motorcycles.

Rumble Road (http://www.mhinstruments.com/products/rr_premium.htm)

Earlier you mentioned connecting straight to an amp. Have you tried it. Has anyone out there tried that? What's the worst that can happen?

[bobb-mini]

A boat! OK u should have plenty of room then.

What can happen is you may have to purchase a higher power amp to get the desired output 'cuz the output of the iPod is kinda low, but other than that.... If u can affort 1G speakers, why do u worry about a $200 iPod? (rethorical).

Just tell me where you frequent so I stay away from your area! I like my water activities sooding :)