On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 10:39:07 -0000, "james" wrote:

OK, I asked a previous question earlier about whether I can connect 3.5mm
minijack output on my PC soundcard to my hi-fi speaker. The answer was that
it wasn't recommended - thanks to those that answered.

Therefore I'd like to know of another way of connecting my hi-fi speakers to
my PC. Cost plays a big part in my decision so what is the cheapest way of
achieveing this with decent results? Powered hi-fi amp? High-power
soundcard?


What drives your hi-fi speakers at the moment? Some sort of
amplifier? Has it got an Aux in, Tape In or CD In pair of sockets?
Connect Line Out of your soundcard to one of these with a stereo 3.5
jack plug to 2 X phono plug cable (commonly called a "soundcard
cable")

If you're starting from scratch, go out and buy a hi-fi amp with
suitable inputs. You'll find it hard to find one that hasn't got them
:-)