A8 4.2TDI Facelift Audio Upgrade

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

Try this for help
Page 37 and page 40 of the 03 document show you whats in the standard and bose packages

So also MOST based. Amplifier in the left rear. At least this means I can pickup on the speaker wires going to each of the locations if I wanted to replace the amp. I suspect the only option is to leave the existing amplifier in place to act as a convertor from MOST to 'analog' and then using something like a BitONE unit, try and clean this signal up and then push that back into a new amplifier.

[Chaz]

Actually, looks like there is a product to do conversion from MOST to Digital or similar.

http://www.mobridge.us/compatibility...13119/13120/29

[Chaz]

Yep, problem solved, albeit at a £625 cost.

http://www.caraudioexpress.co.uk/pro...&cat=29&page=1

All I need additional to this is a set of 6.5 inch components and sorted. Ill try and use my 5.25 inch units initially.

[mattylondon]

This any good to you? I found it on ebay, complete Bose D3 amp, sub, speakers. £160

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291570894293

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by mattylondon

This any good to you? I found it on ebay, complete Bose D3 amp, sub, speakers. £160

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291570894293

Thanks. I spotted that too and was going to ask, could I fit with as a straight 'hot swap' without coding or anything like that?

If so, I might do this instead as an interim measure.

[mattylondon]

The Amp will need Component Protection removed so it can be used in your car. Main Dealer may do this, or a specialist with the correct software. Price is around £60~£75

[mattylondon]

Here's some info on the differences between the systems.