Replacing the Mark Levinson amplifier
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Replacing the Mark Levinson amplifier
I'm working on an 04 LS430 that has a bad amplifier. It blows the fuse in the trunk so it needs to be replaced. I know they're out there for around $900 and it isn't too tough of a job to do.
I've also seen mentions that you can use the Pioneer amp instead, saving $3-400. My question is: Has anybody here actually done that substitution, and if so, what is different? I assume features like the surround processing and perhaps speed-dependent volume wouldn't work anymore. Anything else?
This particular car will likely be traded in on something new soon (it already has a LS460 stablemate) so if the Pioneer swap isn't too limiting we might go with that option.
I've also seen mentions that you can use the Pioneer amp instead, saving $3-400. My question is: Has anybody here actually done that substitution, and if so, what is different? I assume features like the surround processing and perhaps speed-dependent volume wouldn't work anymore. Anything else?
This particular car will likely be traded in on something new soon (it already has a LS460 stablemate) so if the Pioneer swap isn't too limiting we might go with that option.
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You'll have a hard time selling the car with an amplifier kludge that rewires the way the center console works.
I would vote for looking for a repair shop experienced in fixing these amps.
I can't help but think it will cost less than $900. Either way, I think you have to do it right and use the ML amp. Sorry. Good luck.
I would vote for looking for a repair shop experienced in fixing these amps.
I can't help but think it will cost less than $900. Either way, I think you have to do it right and use the ML amp. Sorry. Good luck.
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