How to Hook a Car Stereo up in the House with a PSU

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Last Updated: April 11, 2025

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Did you know that you don't need to buy a stereo specifically for home use? You can use your car stereo. Follow these steps to safely connect your car stereo to your home power supply.

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I carried out all instructions in the article, but I'm getting very few stations and lot of static. Do I need an an aerial to receive good reception?

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You need a proper antenna. Otherwise, the radio won't get enough signal. Also, use a good quality wire for connecting the antenna to the radio.

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Is the procedure the same for a 24 pin connector?

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The 24pin Header will only go in one way. Check the pin header carefully for damage and make sure none of the pins are bent. AS you have RMA'd the board, I'd suggest the issue is with the Pin Header or if it's an older PSU, it may predate current ATX 2.2 power connection standards.

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What PSU should I use for this?

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Any PSU from a PC should work. You can either buy one or try to find an old one from a computer. It doesn't matter how many W it is, or whether it's modular or not.

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