Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

I have on the back of my amp typical standard RCA input connections
such as Aux, Tape, CD, Phono, etc.

I also have a PC computer, and I like listening to MP3s which I listen
to by using a lead going from my PC soundcard going into the back of
the amp - it's currently plugged in to the Aux connection.

But does it make any difference if I plug the PC lead in to any of the
other amp connections, like Tape, or Phono, or CD, etc?

Are these amp input connections the same, or do they differ subtely
perhaps?

Another issue I've thought about is - where do I plug my DVD audio into
my other amp used for the TV - this amp's (it's not an AV receiver btw)
got no specific DVD input, but it has got an Aux input, as well as Tape
and Mini-disc. Does any one know which would be the most appropriate
input connection to plug a DVD in to?

Thanks, regards, dnw.

Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

On 11 Nov 2005 05:25:10 -0800, wrote:

I have on the back of my amp typical standard RCA input connections
such as Aux, Tape, CD, Phono, etc.

I also have a PC computer, and I like listening to MP3s which I listen
to by using a lead going from my PC soundcard going into the back of
the amp - it's currently plugged in to the Aux connection.

But does it make any difference if I plug the PC lead in to any of the
other amp connections, like Tape, or Phono, or CD, etc?

Are these amp input connections the same, or do they differ subtely
perhaps?

Another issue I've thought about is - where do I plug my DVD audio into
my other amp used for the TV - this amp's (it's not an AV receiver btw)
got no specific DVD input, but it has got an Aux input, as well as Tape
and Mini-disc. Does any one know which would be the most appropriate
input connection to plug a DVD in to?

Thanks, regards, dnw.

All those inputs are the same. Just pick them on the basis of which
label makes most sense.

d

Pearce Consulting
http://www.pearce.uk.com

Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

In article . com,
wrote:
I have on the back of my amp typical standard RCA input connections such
as Aux, Tape, CD, Phono, etc.

I also have a PC computer, and I like listening to MP3s which I listen
to by using a lead going from my PC soundcard going into the back of the
amp - it's currently plugged in to the Aux connection.

But does it make any difference if I plug the PC lead in to any of the
other amp connections, like Tape, or Phono, or CD, etc?

You don't say which amp you have. For most amps I'd assume the inputs are
similaR *but* with the possible exception of any input called "Phono" or
"Disc" which might be for a cartridge for replay of LPs. If so, avoid using
the "Phono" input as it would not be suitable for other purposes.

Are these amp input connections the same, or do they differ subtely
perhaps?

See above. Details depend on which amplifier you are using.

Another issue I've thought about is - where do I plug my DVD audio into
my other amp used for the TV - this amp's (it's not an AV receiver btw)
got no specific DVD input, but it has got an Aux input, as well as Tape
and Mini-disc. Does any one know which would be the most appropriate
input connection to plug a DVD in to?

Probably does not matter a lot, but "Aux" is the logical choice. Again, to
be more sure, we'd need info on the amp, etc.

Slainte,

Jim

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Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

"Don Pearce" wrote in message
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On 11 Nov 2005 05:25:10 -0800, wrote:

I have on the back of my amp typical standard RCA input connections
such as Aux, Tape, CD, Phono, etc.

I also have a PC computer, and I like listening to MP3s which I listen
to by using a lead going from my PC soundcard going into the back of
the amp - it's currently plugged in to the Aux connection.

But does it make any difference if I plug the PC lead in to any of the
other amp connections, like Tape, or Phono, or CD, etc?

Are these amp input connections the same, or do they differ subtely
perhaps?

Another issue I've thought about is - where do I plug my DVD audio into
my other amp used for the TV - this amp's (it's not an AV receiver btw)
got no specific DVD input, but it has got an Aux input, as well as Tape
and Mini-disc. Does any one know which would be the most appropriate
input connection to plug a DVD in to?

Thanks, regards, dnw.

All those inputs are the same. Just pick them on the basis of which
label makes most sense.

d

Pearce Consulting
http://www.pearce.uk.com

Careful! Phono i/ps may be dedicated to correcting o/ps from a magnetic
pickup cartridge, ie, with built-in RIAA curve velocity equalisers. The
other i/ps should have a flat response. Check the manual if still around.
Jim

Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:33:27 GMT, "Jim Gregory"
wrote:

"Don Pearce" wrote in message
...
On 11 Nov 2005 05:25:10 -0800, wrote:

I have on the back of my amp typical standard RCA input connections
such as Aux, Tape, CD, Phono, etc.

I also have a PC computer, and I like listening to MP3s which I listen
to by using a lead going from my PC soundcard going into the back of
the amp - it's currently plugged in to the Aux connection.

But does it make any difference if I plug the PC lead in to any of the
other amp connections, like Tape, or Phono, or CD, etc?

Are these amp input connections the same, or do they differ subtely
perhaps?

Another issue I've thought about is - where do I plug my DVD audio into
my other amp used for the TV - this amp's (it's not an AV receiver btw)
got no specific DVD input, but it has got an Aux input, as well as Tape
and Mini-disc. Does any one know which would be the most appropriate
input connection to plug a DVD in to?

Thanks, regards, dnw.

All those inputs are the same. Just pick them on the basis of which
label makes most sense.

d

Pearce Consulting
http://www.pearce.uk.com

Careful! Phono i/ps may be dedicated to correcting o/ps from a magnetic
pickup cartridge, ie, with built-in RIAA curve velocity equalisers. The
other i/ps should have a flat response. Check the manual if still around.
Jim


OK - apart from that one.

d

Pearce Consulting
http://www.pearce.uk.com

Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

"Eiron" wrote in message
...
wrote:

I have on the back of my amp typical standard RCA input
connections
such as Aux, Tape, CD, Phono, etc.

I also have a PC computer, and I like listening to MP3s which I
listen
to by using a lead going from my PC soundcard going into the back
of
the amp - it's currently plugged in to the Aux connection.

But does it make any difference if I plug the PC lead in to any of
the
other amp connections, like Tape, or Phono, or CD, etc?

Are these amp input connections the same, or do they differ
subtely
perhaps?

Another issue I've thought about is - where do I plug my DVD audio
into
my other amp used for the TV - this amp's (it's not an AV receiver
btw)
got no specific DVD input, but it has got an Aux input, as well as
Tape
and Mini-disc. Does any one know which would be the most
appropriate
input connection to plug a DVD in to?

Avoid the phono input.

The tape input is generally the best if the amp has a source/tape
monitor switch.
This is because it generally goes straight to the volume control and
you don't risk overloading the input stage.

You may need a 10dB attenuator for the DVD if you plug it into the
aux
socket. You would generally want the level to match that of a CD
player
plugged into the CD input.

--
Eiron


Er, why? The output of a DVD and a CD player should be about the
same - if to the original Philips standard they should both be 2V
peak, so you won't need any attenuator.


--
Woody

harrogate2 at ntlworld dot com

Amplifier inputs - are there any differences?
 

OK - apart from that one.

Great original advice!