LOL. It is just something to get me by until I can buy an amp. And yes, you are correct in saying the distortion levels would be higher when I run my deck to the factory amp.....I just like the fuller sound it gives me. Which, by the way......what would you recomend as far as a 4-channel amp goes to power 6.5" speakers (in the front) and 6x8" (in the back)? I don't want to spend a ton of cash, but don't want crap either.