BOSE Amp for 04 Special Edition

[barthrh]

The Bose amp in my 04 special edition is dead. The sound package includes the subwoofer in back. My model number is 996.645.333.05

What part numbers can be used to substitute for this one? What numbers must match?

From another post it seems like this amp had issues. Was there some kind of extended warranty on it, or was it a "sux to be you" situation?

[barthrh]

The amp in my 04 Special Edition died on me. (part 996.645.333.05). I'm hoping to find a lower-cost replacement unit, but wonder what other alternatives exist. I took the car to an audio shop and they explained that you can't mix Bose with any other brand of component due to problems with the impedance on the speakers. As a result, it's necessary to replace the whole shooting match end-to-end. Price tag: about $3k, including a new subwoofer because the one in back can't be used?

Is this true? Is there not another amp that could replace mine? Does anyone know of a good place to pick up cheap Bose amps?

Edited February 3, 2009 by Loren
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[Loren]

The Bose amp in my 04 special edition is dead. The sound package includes the subwoofer in back. My model number is 996.645.333.05

What part numbers can be used to substitute for this one? What numbers must match?

From another post it seems like this amp had issues. Was there some kind of extended warranty on it, or was it a "sux to be you" situation?

996.645.333.07 replaced 996.645.333.05.

You can always try to talk your dealer into replacing it under warranty - but the car is 5 years old.