Posted: 11/15/2014 3:15:03 PM EDT
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I'm trying to Hook my cpu up to my stereo but having no luck.Do I need to get a sound card to do this and if so what would be a good one to do it with? TIA |
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If you have audio coming out of your computer speakers then see below...
I know this may seem silly or stupid, but double check the following: 3.5mm plugged into computer's headphone (out) instead of microphone (in). RCA plugged into the same channel that you are selecting on the receiver (phono & phono, AUX & AUX). If you have done that you should be ok. |
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Quoted: If you have audio coming out of your computer speakers then see below... I know this may seem silly or stupid, but double check the following: 3.5mm plugged into computer's headphone (out) instead of microphone (in). RCA plugged into the same channel that you are selecting on the receiver (phono & phono, AUX & AUX). If you have done that you should be ok. |
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Does your Yamaha amp have a optical in? I have a ( for the life of me i cant remember the name) soundcard that is made for stereo. It pumps out two channel. I have the 'old yamaha amp and two old floor speaker' set-up. The soundcard helps most when im playing FLAC files loud. Otherwise onboard sound is fine. And yeah, plug that cord in everywhere until you get sound. Maybe try headphones first |
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I'm using a 3.5mm to 2 RCA cords Quoted:
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Yup most computers should be GTG. Depending on inputs that the computer/stereo have you might need something like a 3.5mm to rca cable. My computer has an S/PDIF and optical inputs I can also use. Me too...works great. Check all of your audio settings in the computer (control panel) Set your receiver to aux (or where ever you plug in the RCA jacks) |
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Quoted: So,I should plug it into the headphone jack and not the speaker jacks? Quoted: Quoted: If you have audio coming out of your computer speakers then see below... I know this may seem silly or stupid, but double check the following: 3.5mm plugged into computer's headphone (out) instead of microphone (in). RCA plugged into the same channel that you are selecting on the receiver (phono & phono, AUX & AUX). If you have done that you should be ok. |
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You could go the external USB sound card route:
One of these: http://www.henryeng.com/USBmatII.html and two of these: http://www.markertek.com/product/ses-aud-xlr-rca/sescom-aud-xlr-rca-1-channel-xlr-to-rca-balanced-to-unbalanced-audio-converter It's overkill, but I like overkill 
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Yes, the headphone jack on your computer. Check to see if the jack is outputting sound with some headphones if it doesn’t work. If there is no sound with headphones right click the little speaker on the lower right corner of your screen and click "Playback Devices." Try different outputs until you get sound with the headphones. Quoted:
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If you have audio coming out of your computer speakers then see below... I know this may seem silly or stupid, but double check the following: 3.5mm plugged into computer's headphone (out) instead of microphone (in). RCA plugged into the same channel that you are selecting on the receiver (phono & phono, AUX & AUX). If you have done that you should be ok. Yes. Sorry I have been away for a bit. Follow the above advice. Once you have sound our of your computer speakers, and your headphone jack, you simply have to plug the 3.5mm cable into the headphone (out). Also, double check your computer isn't on mute!!! I know my troubleshooting suggestions seem silly, but they are often the most overlooked by students and staff at my work. |
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You need to be more descriptive. What audio outputs does your computer have? You probably just have to pick the right 3.5mm jack. This. Plug your phone into the 3.5mm and play a song over the stereo system. If that works, the problem is your PC. If it doesn't check the stereo wires and all that. |
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The headphone jack and speaker jacks are outputs. Try plugging your adapter cable into an input like CD, DVD, Tape, AUX. Anything circled in green will work. http://i62.tinypic.com/6nw8iv.jpg Quoted:
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So,I should plug it into the headphone jack and not the speaker jacks? The headphone jack and speaker jacks are outputs. Try plugging your adapter cable into an input like CD, DVD, Tape, AUX. Anything circled in green will work. http://i62.tinypic.com/6nw8iv.jpg I think he was talking about the pc not the amp. Also OP test amp by plugging phone into cable and test PC with speakers to verify it. |
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I think he was talking about the pc not the amp. Also OP test amp by plugging phone into cable and test PC with speakers to verify it. Ah, that explains it. OP, plug the adapter into the cat-piss green connector on your PC (line out) and the other end into any one of the inputs I circled above. |