question about mp3 connector
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ubamous3, what kind of "connector" are we talking about here Analogue or Digital?! There are 3 that I can think of, off the top of my head.
1) an Analogue adapter like zver said, PC line out 1/8th" (3.5mm)jack to RCA in on the reciever.
Cheap $5-20 at most computer/ electronics shops. Like this from Monster Cable: http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=146
2) a Digital connector between computer and Digital amp. ie, a USB device that converts USB to optical (or coaxial) digital output (which in turn hooks up to the digital in on your dig amp).
Expensive $80-120. Like this one from Onkyo:
http://www.gspr.com/onkyo/ud5.html
OR this from Edirol:
http://www.devicebaystuff.com/edirol/ua1dfull.html
3) If your computer/audio card has a dig output already (many of them do now), all you need is a $10-20 optical or coaxial cable. Like these from Monster:
http://www.monstercable.com/home_av/audio_cables/digital_interconnects.asp
Mind you Monster Cable is a little expensive, but IMHO worth it. But you can nevertheless, find cheaper connectors. They are examples.
1) an Analogue adapter like zver said, PC line out 1/8th" (3.5mm)jack to RCA in on the reciever.
Cheap $5-20 at most computer/ electronics shops. Like this from Monster Cable: http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=146
2) a Digital connector between computer and Digital amp. ie, a USB device that converts USB to optical (or coaxial) digital output (which in turn hooks up to the digital in on your dig amp).
Expensive $80-120. Like this one from Onkyo:
http://www.gspr.com/onkyo/ud5.html
OR this from Edirol:
http://www.devicebaystuff.com/edirol/ua1dfull.html
3) If your computer/audio card has a dig output already (many of them do now), all you need is a $10-20 optical or coaxial cable. Like these from Monster:
http://www.monstercable.com/home_av/audio_cables/digital_interconnects.asp
Mind you Monster Cable is a little expensive, but IMHO worth it. But you can nevertheless, find cheaper connectors. They are examples.
i'd have no idea what kind it is; what's what?dxkim said:No problem....all part of the service here bud
What Mobo and/or sound card are you running? We could look it up if you are unsure.
(can u tell me how to find out? i have window 2000;...trying to find out through computer management atm)
Obviously you have a digital amp with dig inputs. What kind....Toslink optical or Coaxial RCA?
dx
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Hmmm....do you even know if you have a digital amplifier? Like for example it has Dolby Digital 5.1 and/or DTS 5.1? Look at you manual as it would be a featured item. Even the front of the amp should have these symbols.
As far as Motherboards....is it a Dell or Compaq or is it a home built? Add in sound card like a Creative Sound Blaster or onboard sound? Are there no manuals that you can reference? A digital output would be a featured item.
But mp3 output to your home amp (esp. in another room) works nicely. I do it all the time (in full digital mind you). Analogue works nicely as well, its just that digital has its advantages!
As far as Motherboards....is it a Dell or Compaq or is it a home built? Add in sound card like a Creative Sound Blaster or onboard sound? Are there no manuals that you can reference? A digital output would be a featured item.
But mp3 output to your home amp (esp. in another room) works nicely. I do it all the time (in full digital mind you
). Analogue works nicely as well, its just that digital has its advantages!oh, my amp is definitely digital; it has dolby surrounddxkim said:Hmmm....do you even know if you have a digital amplifier? Like for example it has Dolby Digital 5.1 and/or DTS 5.1? Look at you manual as it would be a featured item. Even the front of the amp should have these symbols.
As far as Motherboards....is it a Dell or Compaq or is it a home built? Add in sound card like a Creative Sound Blaster or onboard sound? Are there no manuals that you can reference? A digital output would be a featured item.
But mp3 output to your home amp (esp. in another room) works nicely. I do it all the time (in full digital mind you
regarding the motherboard question, here's what i find from system summary (but not sure if that answers ur question); it's a sony vaio, and i bought it as is; havent added any soundcard or anything like that
System Manufacturer Sony Corporation
System Model PCV-RX280DS(UC)
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~1002 Mhz
BIOS Version Award Medallion BIOS v6.0
dx
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Firstly, this is your 'puter?
http://www.zdnet.com/supercenter/stories/overview/0,12069,444720,00.html
If so, the sound card is integrated and seems not to have an SPDIF ie digital output. Nevertheless, look in your manual for any mention of SPDIF, Toslink (Sony usually uses these), or digital out in regards to your soundcard. Sony calls this a "Digital Studio" so you never know.
Secondly, Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital Surround (aka Dolby Digital 5.1) are two different things. One is Analogue and the other Digital. Look in your manual or your amp for the Dolby symbol.....does it say DIGITAL underneath? Do you have DTS surround? DTS is Digital only.
http://www.zdnet.com/supercenter/stories/overview/0,12069,444720,00.html
If so, the sound card is integrated and seems not to have an SPDIF ie digital output. Nevertheless, look in your manual for any mention of SPDIF, Toslink (Sony usually uses these), or digital out in regards to your soundcard. Sony calls this a "Digital Studio" so you never know.
Secondly, Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital Surround (aka Dolby Digital 5.1) are two different things. One is Analogue and the other Digital. Look in your manual or your amp for the Dolby symbol.....does it say DIGITAL underneath? Do you have DTS surround? DTS is Digital only.
dxkim, yes, that is my computer RX280DS;
i look in the manual and didnt see any references to SPDIF or Toslink but it does have a USB connector and an i.LINK (4pin) connector in the front and an i.LINK(6pin) connector in the back. Does that mean anything in this case?
And the amp, i cant find the manual but in front of the amp, it says dolby surround sound pro logic and digital delayed surround; so does that mean it's digital? i had always thought that when it's dolby surround, then it's digital; i guess i just learned something new.
Also, what's mainly the diff. between a cable that's 10-20 and one that's $80-120?
i look in the manual and didnt see any references to SPDIF or Toslink but it does have a USB connector and an i.LINK (4pin) connector in the front and an i.LINK(6pin) connector in the back. Does that mean anything in this case?
And the amp, i cant find the manual but in front of the amp, it says dolby surround sound pro logic and digital delayed surround; so does that mean it's digital? i had always thought that when it's dolby surround, then it's digital; i guess i just learned something new.
Also, what's mainly the diff. between a cable that's 10-20 and one that's $80-120?
dx
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These are Firewire connections bud. These are for DV (Digital Video) cameras and Firewire hard drives. It's kind of like your USB connection, but better. 6 pins are powered connection and 4 pins are not. They are not digital audio outs though.ubamous3 said:
No, you have an Analogue amp. It has some digital processing (it's called DSP), but it's still Analogue. Here is a good breakdown of the various surround sound setups..... http://www.digitalvortex.com/surround.htm
The more expensive one is something you can't use anyway.... you would need a dig amplifier with digital inputs for that. So an Analogue adapter like this one will be fine.... http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=146
Print it out and take it with you to your local electronics shop. Not sure how long a distance your computer and amp are apart, but a thicker adapter cable will help prevent signal loss. You are also going to need a 1/8th" (3.5mm) splitter, unless you want to unplug one connection for the other every time you listen.