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JVC audio head is also in the throes of death

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JVC audio head is also in the throes of death

Postby mbenner » November 16th, 2018, 8:28 pm

From the "Boats For Sale" listings I've seen on line, it appears most Carver 28' aft-cabins, Carver 300 aft-cabins, 325's, 326's and probably many others of similar vintage (90's - early 2000's) were equipped with similar audio systems. Mine has a JVC Model KS-RX750 cassette receiver paired with a 25W KS EA400 Equalizer/Amplifier. The radio makes some intelligible noise occasionally, but my cassette collection predates too much of my current taste and I quite honestly haven't had the nerve to put my Cheap Trick tape in this machine.

Does anyone know if there is a more modern audio head that might either be a "plug & play" replacement or a simple installation without replacing the Equalizer/Amplifier?

Any advice will be welcome. I would like to have a functioning sound system, but do not need more than basics. Anything with a single disk CD player and MP3 jack would do.

Thanks!
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Re: JVC audio head is also in the throes of death

Postby tomschauer » November 16th, 2018, 9:02 pm

You can install most any car audio head unit in its place. Sony, JVC, Kenwood and Pioneer all make really good affordable units. Most have Bluetooth standard for under $200. These newer units most likely have a better amp than your 25 watt equalizer, so I would remove it or just disconnect it and leave it in place.
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Re: JVC audio head is also in the throes of death

Postby mbenner » November 16th, 2018, 9:55 pm

Thanks Tom,

I've been looking at potential JVC replacement candidates. I just hope I can connect all the little wires correctly!
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Re: JVC audio head is also in the throes of death

Postby tomschauer » November 18th, 2018, 11:59 pm

You may have labels on the output wires of your existing jvc, showing front left + / - etc. they should be connected to a carver connector. If so, cut the wires on the stereo side of the labels and use crimp connectors to hook up the new unit. If you have near zero ability with this sort of thing, I am sure you can find a local car stereo guy or gal to help you out. Pretty easy if you have a little bit of experience.

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