[Arny Krueger]

"Bikedrd" wrote in message

I wonder if there is some trick I can use, and I if
someone out there can help me.

I recently bought a house that someone had wired a remote
speakers into (for their surround sound).

I don't plan to use the surround sound; however, I do
have my traditional stereo amplifier at one end of one
remote speaker wire and my TV at the other end.

What I am wondering is: is there a way to use the single
speaker wire pair to transmit line-level RCA audio output
from my satellite receiver to an input on my amp?

Convert it to SP/DIF (digital) and use a pair of baluns to match up 75 ohm
unbalanced (SPDIF) to your speaker wire which is probably best thought of as
being twisted pair.

Is it possible to run both hots using the speaker wire
and use the home electrical system for ground?

Possibly, if you are talking about using the safety ground of your house
wiring as your ground. If you're talking about using neutral, forget it.
Unsafe!

If so, would it sound like crap because the wires would not be
shielded?

Probably not, if you can avoid grounding problems. Your biggest problems are
avoiding setting up something that is unsafe and/or full of hum.

Any ideas out there?

Thanks