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Title: M Audio BX5 D2>MacBook Pro Interface Recommendations?
Post by: JusTapin on November 30, 2014, 08:22:40 PM

I found what I thought was an amazing deal on the BX5 D2 monitors ($149) over the weekend through Sam Ash's (http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_10001_10051_3461278_-1____ProductDisplayErrorView) online Black Friday sale.

My intent is to use these with my MacBook Pro for playback etc.  I've seen where I can get a Y cable 1/8 Inch TRS to Dual 1/4 inch cable to run directly into the laptop headphone out, however, I'm trying to figure out what would be a decent audio interface that I could get to control volume, adjust bass, treble etc? 

Are there any interfaces that would also have a Phono input?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions! 

Title: Re: M Audio BX5 D2>MacBook Pro Interface Recommendations?
Post by: aleal5687 on December 01, 2014, 08:48:53 AM

I run the same speakers and have been thinking  about this.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/844849-REG/ART_USBPHONOPLUS_PS_USB_Phono_Plus_Phono.html

Has adjustable gain but no bass/treble. Added bonus has optical in/out to transfer your old dats.

Title: Re: M Audio BX5 D2>MacBook Pro Interface Recommendations?
Post by: JusTapin on December 03, 2014, 08:17:08 PM

aleal5687 - thank you for the information!  I'll have to check out.