Soundhaspriority wrote:
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folks, I would like to run a line from my computer to my stereo
receiver so that that the computer can be used as an input. Can
someone please tell me how long that line can be without picking up
too much noise. Relatated question - how long can a speaker wire be?
I'm assuming it's a lot longer?
Get one of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
It will eliminate any potential ground loop problems.
If there's no ground loop problem, it's a waste of $60 and introduces
transformers into the chain, which may cause some audible degredation.
Run a long RCA-to-RCA cable from the soundcard to the receiver, plug in
both ends and see if it hums. If it does, try lifting the shields at the
soundcard output. If that doesn't cure things, *then* think about an
isolation transformer doohickey. But no need to just throw money and
gear at a (perhaps) non-existant problem.
//walt