Computer Hookup

[vanman]

Hi, I'm trying to hook up my computer to my AV system, so I can play computer games. I'm going to buy a new receiver. Can this be done? And please recommend a good receiver for this. Thanks in advance
Van

 

[jaxvon]

All of this depends on what your budget is. As far as the computer to receiver interface goes, I have an Impact Acoustics 5.1 USB audio adapter on the way, so I'll let you know how it goes. From what I've seen, it seems like the best solution for hooking up computers to receivers (because of the lack of analog noise in the digital signal transmission).

 

[opcode1300]

my asus has the toslink output.
and i just got a Yamaha HTR-5840 ( 2 toslink inputs)

or upgrade to the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 4.

 

[Ethan Winer]

Van,

> Can this be done? <

Sure - I have a Dell laptop in my home theater so I can do surround music mixing. However, you'll do best with an external sound card that connects to your receiver using an optical lightpipe connection. That way you're assured of not having a ground loop (hum) when you connect the computer to the receiver.

--Ethan

 

[jaxvon]

my asus has the toslink output.
and i just got a Yamaha HTR-5840 ( 2 toslink inputs)

or upgrade to the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 4.

I'd just use the TOSLINK directly from your Asus to the Yamaha receiver.

 

[howie85]

jaxvon, please report in with the results using the usb adapter if you get the chance. Thanks