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Hi All I'm wanting to update the head unit (stereo) in my 996, I'm told I can't just fit any old double din unit. What are my options? James
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The problem used to be that the amplifier has fibre optic inputs rather than wired connections. However, there are now a couple of options. You can get an interface which converts the line outputs from a new head unit to fibre optic inputs to the amp. It is made by Connects2. An alternative is to look at the Dynavin head unit, which has fibre optic outputs. They do a model specifically for Porsche. I understand it is cheapest to buy them direct from Dynavin (in Germany IIRC).
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Hi there, I recently had a double-din head unit fitted - this thread might be useful to you: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=886287 Cheers Paul
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If you're feeling ambitious this intrigues me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq5lxC8Ig2Q
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i think that was first done by a chap on RennTech.org By the way, we can now embed YouTube videos on the new forum.
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