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[Kurtz]

I see there is already a HiFi thread happening but......

Not really being a tech guy, but in desperate need of some quality HiFi action, man, 3 years of listening to music on my 20,000 won computer speakers I want to make a purchase.

I've seen a nice Denon online for sale, a bookshelf style, low end but that will do.

Problem is I have no CD's here. All my music is on my computer.

What's the easiest way to hook up my computer or Ipodnano to the HiFi unit?

I found this advice online

If you have all your music on a portable MP3 player, such as an Apple iPod, there's an easy way to listen to it through the big speakers on your home-stereo system. You can choose between three options: connecting using the headphone jack, an iPod dock, or a wireless FM transmitter.

Connecting the iPod via headphone jack
All you need is a simple Y cable, which is available from any home-electronics store. Connect the small plug to the headphone output of your iPod--or any portable audio player. Then connect the red and white RCA-style plugs to the matching inputs on the back of your stereo receiver or boombox.

Connecting the iPod via iPod dock
To connect using the iPod dock, you first need to purchase an iPod dock accessory. Using the same type of Y cable, connect the small plug to the matching jack on the rear of the iPod dock. Then, plug the red and white RCA-style plugs to the matching inputs on the back of your stereo receiver or boombox. This method provides a line-level connection that maintains a volume level to your stereo system and allows the iPod to recharge.

Connecting the iPod via wireless FM transmitter
You can also connect your iPod to your stereo wirelessly. You'll need to purchase a compatible wireless FM transmitter--there are several available--and connect it your iPod. Once your transmitter is connected, simply tune any nearby radio to the correct frequency, and you'll be listening to your own iPod-powered mini radio station.

I might go for the bolded option, but can that be done just as easily off the headphone jack off my mac?

Sorry if this is a naive question, but hell, I'd rather be outside than keeping up to date on tech stuff

[blackjack]

Do you have a laptop or desktop. If the later get a sound card with optical out and go straight from computer to hifi. If you can't be bothered simply connect your computer straight to the hifi via headphone cable (it might even have onboard 5.1

[Kurtz]

[Hindsight]

First, make sure the receiver you buy has a digital optical input, called spdif. You use a fiber optic cable to connect components, allowing you to bypass the questionable amplifier in the cheapo DVD player. Then you use the digital processor in the receiver.

Now, how do you get a digital output from a laptop, which is where your digital music files are? With a USB sound card.

I got one of these Abko/Absolute jobs in a blue metal case:

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=133045398

There's another one in a plastic case that looks about the same.

I get great sound through my hifi, even from MP3s, but especially from DVD movies!

This Abko sound card has a very nice analog output that is stronger and clearer than my laptop's, and a vast improvement over the junk sound cards on those Samsung desktops they sell the schools. So it's also good if you are just running amplified speakers from your laptop.

The only problem is the Abko's interface can be a bit problematic. If you can get it working, it's excellent. It's worth getting two: one for home, and another for work, if you have amplified speakers hooked up to one of those Samsungs.

However, some laptops have sound cards that sound pretty good hooked up to a good stereo.

Remember to buy a spdif cable. A cheap one should sound fine.

[Kurtz]

[harryh]

My system goes: Computer - DAC (digital audio converter) - Hifi.

I use a Cambridge Auido DACmagic, but there is a wealth of cheaper DACs out there that will do a grand job.

RCA to RCA can be done with USB DACs.

As an example, I have posted a link to one which I have ued from my laptop to hifi.

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=127263503

and great sound quality for the price.

This isn't bad either in the budget range.

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=153317528

[Kurtz]