What do you need to play music through a hifi from a computer?

You can use a simple 3.5 mm-to-RCA cable to connect your computer's headphone jack to an aux input on your receiver. For improved audio, use a USB DAC. The DAC plugs into your computer's USB port, and has analog output (often RCA stereo output) for your receiver.

1. How do I play digital music through my Hi-Fi?
2. How do I stream music to my home stereo?
3. How do I stream music from my PC to my amplifier?
4. Can I connect my computer to my amplifier?
5. Do I need a DAC for my iPad?
6. Do I need a preamp for streaming?
7. How do I play Spotify through my hifi?
8. How do I play music through my home stereo Bluetooth?
9. What is a HiFi streamer?
10. Can USB port be used for audio input?

How do I play digital music through my Hi-Fi?

Since most music lovers already have an MP3 player of some sort, the simplest solution is to plug that into your hi-fi via a Y cable that has a headphone-style 3.5mm jack plug at one end and two RCA plugs at the other end. You can use the same cable to connect a PC to a hi-fi.

How do I stream music to my home stereo?

The easiest way to adapt an old stereo for streaming is to add a Bluetooth receiver. This lets you stream wirelessly from a phone, tablet, or computer without having to add or configure a new app. The downside is that Bluetooth does have a subtle effect on sound quality.

How do I stream music from my PC to my amplifier?

The easiest way to connect the audio output of your computer is to use the "line" output of your sound card. We recommend a stereo 3.5mm mini phone plug to dual RCA cable or mini plug to dual RCA jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable to go to the audio input of your sound system, such as the "aux" input.

Can I connect my computer to my amplifier?

If your amplifier or receiver has an Ethernet jack, you can connect your computer to it with an Ethernet cable. However, you can't just run a cable from the computer to the stereo; it needs to go through a hub to get a network address.

Do I need a DAC for my iPad?

Apple's Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter has a DAC, but it likely maxes out at the same bit depth and sample rate. Some Lightning and USB headphones have DACs, but again, they likely won't get you Hi-Res compatibility. That's why a higher-quality DAC is needed.

Do I need a preamp for streaming?

Unless you're driving external PA systems or studio monitors, a preamp is really the only essential audio equipment you need.

How do I play Spotify through my hifi?

Spotify Connect is simple to use. Download the latest version of the Spotify app to your control device – a smartphone, tablet or computer, say – and make sure both it and your chosen product(s) are connected to the same wi-fi network.

How do I play music through my home stereo Bluetooth?

You'll only need one wire to connect the compact adapter to your A/V receiver or amp. You'll also have to plug the adapter into an AC outlet. Next, you enable Bluetooth on your phone or tablet and put it in pairing mode. Then you select the Bluetooth adapter from the onscreen menu.

What is a HiFi streamer?

A Hi-Fi Streamer (also called a "Digital Streamer", "Media Player", "Network Player" or "Network Client") connects to your home network and internet (via ethernet cable or wirelessly) to play music from online services like Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, Last FM, internet radio, YouTube, etc and to seamlessly access music ...

Can USB port be used for audio input?

A USB port itself cannot be used as an audio port. You can connect a USB audio device like a headset for obvious reasons. Likewise a USB external audio card works by transfering digital audio data and converting it into an analog signal.