Considering V36 Nissan Skyline 370Gt

[sonicii]

I stand corrected, but was under the impression that this was controlled by jumper settings in the unit, rather than fundemental differences in the amp sections etc.

If it is the same as the V35 unit, it is just a jumper in the unit, the unit is otherwise the same, with the exception of a larger/fanned heatsink on the output stage IC, obviously due to the extra heat generated by driving speakers instead of just an amp input.

I am using a V35 'Bose' HU on my non-bose system, but I swapped the heatsink/fan from my old non-bose HU.

[The Max]

Never looked into the V35 but my V36 head unit didn't appear to have any kind of configurability, be it by jumper or solder pads for links.

[sonicii]

When I say 'jumper' they are actually a soldered surface mount resistor which needs to be moved, very hard to find if you don't know where to look. again that is for the V35 HU, not sure about the V36.

[The Max]

Ah, I see. That said though, my PCB had no trace leading to pin 1 which is meant to be the remote power output for the external amp.

Still, you have me curious all the same. If that means I can convert my HU to line level output, it might actually clean up the noise floor.

[Chris Rogers]

Nick, on the earlier units you are correct . These are a different matter. They are either amplified or not .

[Chris Rogers]

Dave,

Up to you as I can get the bits across quite easily if I send them sea freight.

[Chris Rogers]

Also the 6sp is an absolute animal to drive. Had a couple and you REALLY need cruise control on it to save your license.

[nickcorr]

Nick, on the earlier units you are correct . These are a different matter. They are either amplified or not .

Thanks Chris,

Was waiting for the definative response on this...

So is it actually a better head unit, in terms of specs, or just optimised to drive the Bose amps and I assume low impedance speakers?

There does seem to be nothing on the facia stating the Bose bit, apart from the badging on the woofers and sub.

[The Max]

If you have the badging on the speaker grilles, then that's all the confirmation you need that you have a Bose system.