Alpine 3516

A 2-channel car audio power amplifier made in Japan, originally used as an OEM unit for the Ford Telstar.

Overview

The Alpine 3516 is a vintage 2-channel power amplifier made by Alpine for car audio. It is known to have been an OEM unit installed in the Ford Telstar. It has an 8-pin DIN connector and comes with an RCA adapter for input. Multiple listings say it was tested and working, and users mention it in classic vehicle audio setups such as a 1986 IROC. It is recognized as a rare, collectible piece of older mobile audio gear.

Specifications

Product type	Power Amplifier
Channel configuration	2-channel amplifier
Connector type	8 pin plug
Connector type	din connector
Includes	RCA adaptor
Country of Origin	Japan
Test status	Tested Working

Context

The Alpine 3516 was used as an OEM amplifier in the Ford Telstar, so it went into factory car audio systems of its era.

Market

Listings describe the Alpine 3516 as "MINT Never" or "Open Box New Mint Rare," with one pair sold for $74.25 (originally listed at $99.00) and another pair offered for CA$35.00. A service manual is available for download.