Need quick answer: Does the 2004 Celica use digital amp?

broderp · 08-01-2009, 07:58 AM

The 2003 Celica GTS JBL does not have a digital amp..correct?

What about the 2004 Celica GTS with JBL sound system?

I need quick response because I found two 6 disc changers (claiming model "86120-0C120" and "86120-42110" (also NEW) for a decent price.

Both look IDENTICAL. Both look like this:

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/5476/5ab41sbl.jpg

Both have the 20 pin connector.

I believe they have a wrong price on one, and would rather grab the cheaper of the two, if it will work. I think I made a mistake and called the seller, and he's saying the one looks like it's priced wrong, so I want to grab it up before they can change it! Hense my rush.

THANK YOU!

broderp · 08-01-2009, 08:45 AM

No rush.....the darn seller raised the price as soon as I got off the phone with him. They went from $117 & $179 to $225 for each.

idiot.

**2way** · 08-01-2009, 04:54 PM

Digital??? No, the amps are analog.

broderp · 08-01-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2way

Digital??? No, the amps are analog.

My understanding is that Toyota went to digital amps between 2004-2006 (based on what model car)

I don't know the specifics, if the signal from the head unit to the amp is digital or if it's just a class D digital amp or something. All I know is that you can't mix and match, even though many radios (95% ?) share/ use the same 20 pin radio wiring.

But like I said, the seller realized his error, or just new I was interested in the radio and jacked the price up to $225 for either one. So I may as well buy the one that I know will work with the JBL system in my car, assuming I still want it from this guy. (his feedback is good, and the radio is NEW)

**2way** · 08-01-2009, 06:59 PM

The newer Celica JBL amps may use DSP. But, the inputs are analog on both the pre and post '03 amps. Any '00-'05 HU should be able to drive either the pre or post '03 amps as plug & play.

The '03+ amps, though, are wired considerably different than the '00-'02. So, while the Premium Sound HUs are plug & play in any Model Year, the amps are not.

Note: the current Toyota JBL systems are digital input, not analog.

BTW, the 86120-42110 is probably out of a RAV4 & should fit. The 86120-0C120 is probably out of a 4Runner or Sequoia and I don't think it fits a Celica opening.

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08-01-2009, 07:58 AM	#1
broderp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,309 iTrader: (1)	Need quick answer: Does the 2004 Celica use digital amp? The 2003 Celica GTS JBL does not have a digital amp..correct? What about the 2004 Celica GTS with JBL sound system? I need quick response because I found two 6 disc changers (claiming model "86120-0C120" and "86120-42110" (also NEW) for a decent price. Both look IDENTICAL. Both look like this: http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/5476/5ab41sbl.jpg Both have the 20 pin connector. I believe they have a wrong price on one, and would rather grab the cheaper of the two, if it will work. I think I made a mistake and called the seller, and he's saying the one looks like it's priced wrong, so I want to grab it up before they can change it! Hense my rush. THANK YOU! Last edited by broderp : 08-01-2009 at 08:04 AM. Reason: Added link to picture and spelling check

08-01-2009, 06:59 PM	#5
2way Electromagnetic Wave [:-h Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: "America’s Hometown", MA Posts: 12,086 iTrader: (2)	The newer Celica JBL amps may use DSP. But, the inputs are analog on both the pre and post '03 amps. Any '00-'05 HU should be able to drive either the pre or post '03 amps as plug & play. The '03+ amps, though, are wired considerably different than the '00-'02. So, while the Premium Sound HUs are plug & play in any Model Year, the amps are not. Note: the current Toyota JBL systems are digital input, not analog. BTW, the 86120-42110 is probably out of a RAV4 & should fit. The 86120-0C120 is probably out of a 4Runner or Sequoia and I don't think it fits a Celica opening. Last edited by 2way : 08-01-2009 at 07:58 PM.

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08-01-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
broderp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,309 iTrader: (1)	No rush.....the darn seller raised the price as soon as I got off the phone with him. They went from $117 & $179 to $225 for each. idiot.

08-01-2009, 04:54 PM	#3
2way Electromagnetic Wave [:-h Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: "America’s Hometown", MA Posts: 12,086 iTrader: (2)	Digital??? No, the amps are analog.

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