How do I connect my RCA amp to my computer?
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How do I connect my RCA amp to my computer?
How to Connect a PC to an Audio Amplifier
- Turn the amplifier and computer off.
- Locate the PC’s audio connectors.
- Locate the RCA audio connectors on the back of the amplifier.
- Turn the amplifier on.
- Turn the computer on.
- Play a music selection through your favorite media program.
- Turn the amplifier and computer off.
How do I connect an old amplifier to my computer?
The easiest way to connect the audio output of your computer is to use the “line” output of your sound card. We recommend a stereo 3.5mm mini phone plug to dual RCA cable or mini plug to dual RCA jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable to go to the audio input of your sound system, such as the “aux” input.
Can you connect an amplifier to a computer?
If your receiver or amplifier has a USB plug, then you can simply use a USB cable between it and your computer. As with method 2 above, devices only have this jack if they have an onboard DAC. If your amplifier or receiver has an Ethernet jack, you can connect your computer to it with an Ethernet cable.
Can you connect amplifier to laptop?
Simply connect one end of the USB cable to the laptop and the other to the amplifier. You’ll need to input the USB cable in a rectangular shaped socket located on the back of the amplifier labeled USB. It is important to note that some models may have the input in the front or the side of the amplifier.
How do I connect my computer to my sound system?
To connect your computer to your home stereo, follow these steps:
- Turn down the volume on your stereo and sound card.
- Find the correct cable.
- Plug the 1/8-inch stereo plug into your sound card’s speaker jack.
- Plug the cable’s two RCA phono plugs into the stereo’s Aux Input or Tape Input jacks.