Car Stereo Help - Where's Bell?

[North Coast Cab]

Trying to connect and old car stereo in my trailer.
Head unit - Nakamichi TD-500
It has RCA pairs for all the speakers. Is there a way to convert them for a standard speaker set-up? How can I tell if I need an amp? Anyplace to get a manual without paying for it?

Amp - I have an old ADs PQ8 amp, but I'd prefer not to use it if possible.

TIA, John

[rouxroux]

Are you SURE that the RCA's are "speaker out" instead of "line out"?

[North Coast Cab]

No idea. No manual.

[bell]

can you post a pic of the back of the radio? i'll tell youwhat you need to know

[bell]

and if you need a small amp i have a dozen laying around, just pay the postage......what power source do you have in the trailer? 12v through the trailer plug? a/c generator?

[North Coast Cab]

I have the power, ground & amp connections figured out. Beyond that there are three pairs of female RCA plugs, w/white, blue, yellow tags. I was hoping to install this wiout an amp to save space, but it appears they are line out not speaker out. Can;t find a manual without spending $15. I hve a big amp that when connected powered the speakers. Also, I only want to run one pair of speakers, is that a problem?

[bell]

sounds like it's a pre-amp only radio, meaning you need an amp. i have a small cheap amp i could send you which will work fine for 2 speakers instead of putting in a large amp (i think it's 20watts x2)............and it'll use less power.