Splitting Audio Source for Two Seperate Systems

[Smoolean]

I use my Mac as my source for all music. I have an older decent stereo system hooked up to the Mac with a 1/8" to RCA converter cable, and it sounds great. I recently purchased a 2.1 computer speaker system, and I was curious...

Are there any "voltate/electricity/number-specs/way-above-my-head" issues that I'd have to worry about, before plugging this

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cookie_test=1&catalog_name=CTLG&category_name=&product_id=278-2754

into my computer, and attaching my stereo to one, and my computer speakers to the other? Any help what-so-ever will be so greatly appreciated, it may result in a happy dance.

Thanks,
Smoolean

 

[jaxvon]

Nope. The only issue may be a weaker signal because of the split. But other than that, no crazy stuff is going to happen.

 

[Smoolean]

As far as the weaker signal goes, would there be some sort of higher quality Y splitter that would minimize the quality loss?

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

As far as the weaker signal goes, would there be some sort of higher quality Y splitter that would minimize the quality loss?

No, the run is so short any difference in gauge will never be noticed.

 

[Smoolean]

I'm not an audiophile, but I do enjoy somewhat quality sound just like the rest, would this setup be alright?

 

[jaxvon]

Assuming you have good quality stuff, it should be just fine. Speakers are most of the sound you hear.

 

[BJG718]

a digital connection in this case would prevent signal loss, i believe. im not quite sure if your computer speakers/computer have a digital input, though.