Topic: pc > stereo receiver ?

[MinnBrian]

May I ask what may be a dumb question?  Is it possible to go from pc spkr output to an aux input on a stereo receiver?   thanks, Brian

[Gordon]

works best if you go from a good soundcard coax or opti to receiver.  I had mine like this for a while.  coax out of my audiophile 24/96 to my receiver.

[fmaderjr]

works best if you go from a good soundcard coax or opti to receiver. 

Digital out from the sound card is way better-better sound and less potential for problems. Going analog out from my computer to my home stereo always produces an unbearable ground loop hum. I guess that wouldn't happen, though, if my cable system wasn't connected to both the computer and the stereo. When I briefly tried to connect the computer to a separate receiver that was not connected to the cable it sounded OK.

[MinnBrian]

thank you for the comments.  I used a stereo 1/8th pin>rca end cord and went from spkr out to aux in.  the computer is a stock dell and the receiver is a modest Denon.  neither is audiophile stuff.  my speakers are little Definitive.  they lack in low end.   all in all I am satisfied with how the computer sounds running through my stereo.
I am sure it isn't optimum, but I hear no hum.

[jerazis]

  For a week or 2 in between sound cards I ran a similar set up to what you are running. I could with out a doubt HEAR my mouse moving and clicking on items. Very subtle yes and if your music is up at a higher level the PC/mouse noise is unable to be heard. Different PC have different workings. So in my opinion I would say if you are OK with it, it not really something that will do damage to the PC so enjoy!!!!!   

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

May I ask what may be a dumb question?  Is it possible to go from pc spkr output to an aux input on a stereo receiver?   thanks, Brian

I blew out the amplifier in my old JVC receiver doing this...  The PC used to 'pop' my stereo during restarts, and one day it blew it out...  My fault, I suppose for leaving the receiver turned on, but it is a danger.

Terry