I hope this is the right place for this??? To dip the toe in and make temporary use of an old analog amp for a while . . . All my Internet connections are hard wire via Virgin, no router.
The 'active speakers' I'm using at the moment take an output from the sound card on the back of the computer as a 'mini jack' I presume its 3.5mm? I have seen reference on this site.
My question, the old amp I wish to use temporarily has old style 'phone plug' input, is there an adapter 'Y' type lead available that I can plug into this mini jack or can I use one of the USB sockets??? Obviously I have conventional phono cables that I can run to the amp.
Another question, I'm still considering a pair of Audioengine A5 speakers, have about a day to decide? I was going to ask whats the input connection . . . Just had a look at YouTube, it shows a Mini Jack to phono 'Y' lead.
So can you just confirm, have I answered my own question? The appropriate phono 'Y' lead is readily available in the UK? . . . Is it a good idea, 'loss of sound quality?, or, go for it and stop being an old Audiophile . . . !
CJSF
The 'active speakers' I'm using at the moment take an output from the sound card on the back of the computer as a 'mini jack' I presume its 3.5mm? I have seen reference on this site.
My question, the old amp I wish to use temporarily has old style 'phone plug' input, is there an adapter 'Y' type lead available that I can plug into this mini jack or can I use one of the USB sockets??? Obviously I have conventional phono cables that I can run to the amp.
Another question, I'm still considering a pair of Audioengine A5 speakers, have about a day to decide? I was going to ask whats the input connection . . . Just had a look at YouTube, it shows a Mini Jack to phono 'Y' lead.
So can you just confirm, have I answered my own question? The appropriate phono 'Y' lead is readily available in the UK? . . . Is it a good idea, 'loss of sound quality?, or, go for it and stop being an old Audiophile . . . !
CJSF