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Sound out from computer to stereo?

Hi. is there any hardware that can help me output sound from the computer to stereo's audio left(right) in?

1) If the only way is using my sound card's audio out and using some special wire to connect to the stereo instead of the speaker, what kind of cable would I need?
2) If there are some way to let me still use my speaker most of the time but have the option to output to my stereo, it will be the best...

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dbrunton

1) You can buy the wire at your local electronics store. No, it's not special. The shop assistant will find some for you no problem. Just explain. And the connectors. For the sound card you'll need a DIN 3.5 plug for stereo systems and for the stereo end you'll need some RCA connectors. Or you can buy a set of ready made wires. Quite likely they'll have them in stock. Just check the distance between your sound card and the stereo system.

2) Just pull the plug out of the sound card is easiest and plug in your speakers. You could get fancy and build yourself a switch box.

elisch

you can get an adapter (either single or Y) that goes from the small connector on your sound connector to an audio in on a stereo receiver. I'd recommend the Y splitter so you get both left and right channels. I've had mine set up for a while and, although my sound card isn't anything special, it sounds pretty good with 8 speakers and 2 subs...