How Can I Tell If My Stereo Is Amplified Or Non-amp'd?

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How Can I Tell If My Stereo Is Amplified Or Non-amp'd?, 2003 Santa Fe

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jkamra2 View Member Profile	Nov 15 2009, 10:22 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 12-November 06 Member No.: 24,352 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2005 Hyundai Sonata	Is there a way I can tell if my 2003 Santa Fe is an amplifed or non-amplifed stereo? 2003 Santa Fe - has a Monsoon CD stereo. No cassette - has the ability to run a CD changer to it (but there is currently no CD changer equipped). Thanks!

lovemysantafe View Member Profile	Nov 15 2009, 10:40 PM Post #2
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 1,628 Joined: 6-April 06 From: United States Member No.: 16,884 Status: Location: Portland, Oregon Drives: '04 Santa Fe GLS 4WD (Born 5.24.04)	The Monsoon systems had a built-in amp that sits under the front passenger seat although based on what you're describing, I'm not sure if you have a Monsoon head. There were two different ones made; an AM/FM/Cassette/Single-CD and an AM/FM/6-CD single-feed in-dash changer. My Santa Fe came with the Cassette/Single CD model but I have since swapped it out for the 6-CD version. Does your radio look like either of these? Single CD Version (IMG:http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/lovemysantafe/Forum%20Stuff/SummerClean007.jpg) 6-CD Version (IMG:http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/lovemysantafe/Forum%20Stuff/IMG_1677.jpg)

jkamra2 View Member Profile	Nov 16 2009, 12:05 AM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 12-November 06 Member No.: 24,352 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2005 Hyundai Sonata	AM/FM/6-CD single-feed in-dash changer....yeah that is it. My mistake for thinking it was an external cd changer. Any idea if there is some way I can add some sort of connection so I can play music from an iPod? There is no AUX connection available on the front.

lovemysantafe View Member Profile	Nov 16 2009, 12:47 AM Post #4
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 1,628 Joined: 6-April 06 From: United States Member No.: 16,884 Status: Location: Portland, Oregon Drives: '04 Santa Fe GLS 4WD (Born 5.24.04)	Unfortunately there is no AUX input for the Monsoon systems. I once tried one of those short-range FM broadcasters and it was a steaming pile of junk. Although in its defense, it was probably because I live in a major metro area and there are quite a few stations for it to compete with and not much open space on the dial. If I had the money I would probably do a full Navigation/touch-screen retrofit with iPod and Satellite radio but I just can't afford it right now.

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