External sound from PC

[BWLover]

i have a laptop that i want to connect to my stereo. when i used a Y adapter (3.5mm to RCA) i get a hiss in the background from the crappy sound card in my laptop. what would be a good cheap external sound card. all i need is RCA (red and white) outputs. i have a Toshiba qosmio g30. I think i would need either a USB or fire wire sound card. suggestions?

[mjb]

This isn't really a "club rotel" question, you might like to try posting somewhere else.
Either way, a few minuets with google is bound to throw some suggestions. I like the small M-Audio Transit USB adapter.

[Ferres]

The Rotel RC-1082 has the 'media player' connection. Try that one.

[Audio_ElF]

Agree not really a "Rotel" question ...

I don't think the "Media Player" connection is anything different from normal RCA inputs than front panel and 3.5mm jack convinience.

If you're happy spending the money - try looking at the Devil Sound DAC Cables http://www.devilsound.com/. Very good sound (for the money - $400) and very convenient.

Eloise

[BWLover]

sorry about posting in the rotel thread. didn't know where to put the question

[BWLover]

This isn't really a "club rotel" question, you might like to try posting somewhere else.
Either way, a few minuets with google is bound to throw some suggestions. I like the small M-Audio Transit USB adapter.

i've heard about the M-Audio unit. have you used this unit? is there any background noise from it?

[aarsoe]

Hi

According to the CNET review, your mobile has SPDIF output. I would use that and connect it to what ever you have that can accept such a digital signal. At least try it before you spring for a new sound card on what is effectively an "old" notebook.

[BWLover]

Hi

According to the CNET review, your mobile has SPDIF output. I would use that and connect it to what ever you have that can accept such a digital signal. At least try it before you spring for a new sound card on what is effectively an "old" notebook.

my laptop does have that but only via HDMI. I can use the HDMI while at home, that is no problem. but I do a little amature djing at local parties and need something else. the m audio unit seems to look good.