"newer" factory stereo in 960?

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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has tried to install a newer factory stereo in a 960. It looks to me like the HU-613 might physically fit in the opening, but not sure if the connectors are the same or if the newer ones have external amps, etc. Just curious since I can't seem to get a good fit with my aftermarket unit.

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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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I am pretty sure that all of the 960's have a seperate power amp installed under the seat or somewhere. My stereo sounds AWSOME. Maybe you should just get another one from a salvage yard or eBay.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Hi-

I have like 3 or 4 of the stock units sitting in my garage in various stages of operation- all of which were purchased off of ebay....they all seem to work for a while and then die-(usually the CD player). I noticed that there are some newer versions of the stock units also on ebay, so I figured maybe a few years newer might help them last longer.

The stock units used to be built by Alpine, so they should (and do) sound pretty good.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Sad to say I can not remember when the time I played a CD. I use my phone as a MP3 player or listen to the radio. Now I'm listening to internet radio with my phone.

My next move will likely be a stereo with satalite radio and or HD radio.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Yeah, OK- so I am a little old school I guess.....
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Old School is Cassette's.
 
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