sony makes a great receiver with a built-in amp. i think the model is mex-bt100. sells for around $200. just had it installed at best buy. they found the same thing, that the stock amp had died. this new sony has bluetooth, as i stream either pandora or spotify 90% of the time. i wasn't looking for something that bounces down the road, just good clear solid sound. next up is to replace all the speakers...

and btw...what the hell am i supposed to do with all these cassette holders? haha. i need something useful there like cup holders. guess i'll start a different thread, but just left the interiors forum and didn't see a thing.