Ok, a couple of things here just to make the discussion a little clearer, do you want to actually control the amp or the receiver from the computer? If that's what you want to do then I'm lead to believe that some of the more expensive Amps and receivers allow connection via a LAN or Wi-FI system for that purpose, that way you can control them and stream to them from various computers or compatible devices in your house, yes a lot of the more expensive surround-sound and stereo amps have "zones", you set up a zone for each room in your house and set up each room with the appropriate speaker package.
Now if you just want to take sound to and from your amp via the computer then this is simple enough to do, the easiest way to do this is to connect your computers sound card to the amps or receivers tape in and out, for example the line out of your sound card goes to the tape in jacks and the line in to tape out, this way you can play your media files through your amp and record the tuner, turntable or whatever from your amp to the computer via the sound device, most if not all self-respecting amps and receivers have at least 1 tape in/out facility. On 03/09/2008, at 12:06 PM, Sunshine wrote: > what i want to do is be able to hook the computer up to it and use the > speakers from the unit for the computer as well as using the other > features > can this be done with any of the units discussed here > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 6:33 PM > Subject: Re: av reciver or stereo reciever > > >> No, not for a very long time but I know they make superb equipment, >> I'm thinking of purchasing one of their DAB tuners actually. >> >> >> On 03/09/2008, at 1:55 AM, Sunshine wrote: >> >>> yes, thanks very much >>> Got one more question >>> have you had any experience with the Onkyo systems? >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 7:31 PM >>> Subject: Re: av reciver or stereo reciever >>> >>> >>>> Ok this is my opinion for what its worth, there's a really nice >>>> bargain-priced amp out there with surround-soung, yep its only 5.1 >>>> but >>>> if you're looking for a genuine bargain and you're really >>>> interested >>>> in 2 channel sound rather than really interested in rearranging >>>> your >>>> room for surround-sound and you just want a good stereo amp >>>> (despite >>>> the extra 5.1 affect) then take a look at the unit found at >>>> http://www.oo.com.au/Multi_Channel_Power_Amplifier_P7417.cfm >>>> Of course the other way you can go is to do some digging and find >>>> that >>>> second-hand treasure for a song, too many to mention here <smile>. >>>> but >>>> one model I like which seems to come up every so often around the >>>> traps is the Technics SUZ11, its a very small slim line AMp and >>>> delivers 50 watts RMS per channel, its small enough to tuck under >>>> your >>>> arm so if you're in the habit of rearanging things or needing an >>>> amp >>>> small enough to take to a small hall with a bit of punch then >>>> this is >>>> the amp. Not much to rave about in the features steaks, just 3 >>>> inputs >>>> (fono, AUX and Tuner) and 2 stereo speaker outputs (A and B) but in >>>> the Hi-Fi game? Well sound quality comes well before features >>>> <smile>. >>>> >>>> I personally don't believe in buying receivers, I prefer to match a >>>> good tuner with my amp but each to their own, in the tuner steaks >>>> there are 2 kinds, one which gives you a narrow band with good >>>> sensitivity and the other giving you a nice wide band, great audio >>>> quality but not so sensitive. I have 2 different Denon tuners here >>>> each fitting the characteristics I've just outlined but e warned, >>>> even >>>> on the second-hand market these little beauties fetch a few hundred >>>> dollars and their FM quality is truly outstanding. >>>> >>>> As a final thought, if I were going to go for a receiver and I >>>> wasn't >>>> at all too concerned about surround-sound? Well give the Denon >>>> AVR2000 >>>> a look over, fetches about $300.00 on the second-hand market but >>>> I've >>>> seen them go higher in price, a truly outstanding 5.1 receiver with >>>> 80 >>>> watts RMS per channel (that includes the 2 rear channels) and an >>>> excellent wide band tuner. >>>> >>>> Did I answer any of your questions? Probably not, I just rambled >>>> <smile>. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 02/09/2008, at 8:38 AM, Sunshine wrote: >>>> >>>>> what are some of the best in the above subject line? >>>>> brand names and prices and where i can find them >>>>> thanks >>>>> >>>>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> ****************************** >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> From Melton Victoria Australia >>>> mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> phone +61 3 9005 8589 >>>> Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 >>>> mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 >>>> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> skype: callto:grtdane12 >>>> ****************************** >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> ****************************** >> Dane Trethowan >> From Melton Victoria Australia >> mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> phone +61 3 9005 8589 >> Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 >> mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> skype: callto:grtdane12 >> ****************************** >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> > > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************** Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> phone +61 3 9005 8589 Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: callto:grtdane12 ****************************** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
