iDatalink Maestro A2B Amplifier Replacement Module

Upgrading factory sound

A common issue with upgrading the weak factory sound system in newer vehicles is that you can't replace the multi-function head unit or radio. Furthermore, the factory amplifier gets digital information from the vehicle's databus, so replacing the amp means you'll lose control of features like balance, navigation alerts, warning chimes, and Bluetooth® connections.

iDatalink's Maestro amplifier replacement solution

The Maestro A2B amp replacement module works in combination with a vehicle-specific T-harness (sold separately) to supply a clean audio signal to an aftermarket amplifier, and from that amp on to your speakers — so you can give your music the premium impact it was missing, while retaining all the system's factory functions and controls.

Plug-in installation

The T-harness plugs into your factory amp's input and output wiring, linking the radio to the Maestro module, the amplifier, and the speakers. Your factory radio will continue to work just as it always did, but you will have much more power and tone processing ability with the new amplifier fully integrated into the system.

It's programmable

The Maestro A2B module can be programmed to adjust signal routing, tone control, chime levels, balance, and other audio settings to achieve the best and most personalized system performance possible. The module's built-in Bluetooth connection supports programming via iDatalink's Weblink Desktop app for PC or Mac, or the WeblinkMaestro app on the Android or iOS platform of your choice.

Product highlights:

• factory digital amplifier replacement module
  • retains factory radio controls and functions
  • works in vehicles using A2B digital automotive audio bus systems
• works with a vehicle-specific T-harness (sold separately)
  • A2B-AR-FO4: for select 2017-20 Ford vehicles
  • A2B-AR-FO5: for select 2018-up Ford vehicles
  • A2B-AR-LI2: for select 2017-up Lincolns
• works with all aftermarket car amplifiers
  • at least 5 or 6 channels of amplification recommended for typical installations
  • vehicle-specific T-harness provides 6 channels of RCA input and speaker wire output connections for the new amp
  • Toslink digital output for connecting to compatible amp or DSP
• web programmable via built-in Bluetooth
  • options include function and tone control re-mapping
• dimensions (with harnesses): 4.71"W x 0.743"H x 4.26"D

• What's in the box:

  • Factory amplifier replacement interface module
  • 18" 4-Pin connection cable
  • 8" 3-Pin harness
  • 9" Radio replacement harness
  • 6" USB-C to USB-A cable