Any links to any that may be recommened? On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:02 PM, HHamit Campos wrote:
> Actually Creative Labs, the guys that make the Sound Blaster cards make some > systems too. > > -----Original Message----- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:11 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Ventura" <frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card > > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
