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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 02:30 PM
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my amp Mark Levinson keeps blowing RAD 1 and RAD 2 fuses and sounds doesn’t work at all at the end the amp is blown. I was advised to replace the original with a new JBL 86280-0C130 which would cost my less than buying a used Mark Levinson amp also said JBL lasts longer and 1 year warranty

i was told that JBL can be installed using connector without cutting any wires

any advice guys what do think about it?
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Abo0ud
Hello friends
my amp Mark Levinson keeps blowing RAD 1 and RAD 2 fuses and sounds doesn’t work at all at the end the amp is blown. I was advised to replace the original with a new JBL 86280-0C130 which would cost my less than buying a used Mark Levinson amp also said JBL lasts longer and 1 year warranty

i was told that JBL can be installed using connector without cutting any wires

any advice guys what do think about it?
But, won't you lose the headunit integration of the Mark Levinson System by replacing the Mark Levinson System amp with an aftermarket amp?
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 09:09 AM
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But, won't you lose the headunit integration of the Mark Levinson System by replacing the Mark Levinson System amp with an aftermarket amp?
I replaced amp with JBL amp the same one that comes with Toyota sequoia not aftermarket.
the sound is good few months I replaced the headunit with aftermarket and the system became amazing. It’s been over than 6 months and im still amazed
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Abo0ud;[url=tel:12012878
12012878]I replaced amp with JBL amp the same one that comes with Toyota sequoia not aftermarket.
the sound is good few months I replaced the headunit with aftermarket and the system became amazing. It’s been over than 6 months and im still amazed
That sounds great, did you run into any issues when installing it? Specifically the wiring, you mentioned a connector. Thinking of doing this to mine.
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