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  • jleecov
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2006
    • 10
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    RMB-1066 and Computer

    I just bought a RMB-1066. Is there any way that I can connect my powerbook to the RMB-1066 directly to play music from my iTunes? The RMB-1066 is going to be powering my B&W 601.

    If I can't do it directly, what would be the best thing for me to buy without spending a lot of money to allow me to do this? A Cheap receiver?
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    • Club1820
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2006
      • 269
      #2
      Should be able to connect the headphone out from the powerbook to the amp. just get a "y" connector and connect the l/r to the amp and the other end to the powerbook. I've connected my dell laptop to an amp like this before.

      Or you can use a receiver if you like and do the same. only this time connect the l/r to an input on the receiver - video 2 or video 3?
      Rotel 1068, Rotel 1060, Rotel 1055, Rotel 1095, Rotel 956, Rotel RLC-1040, M&K VX-860 Sub, Whatmough M30s, Squeezebox 3
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        • jleecov
          Junior Member
          • Jul 2006
          • 10
          #3
          Will it sound much better through a receiver?

          How much of a difference is there?
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            • Kevin D
              Ultra Senior Member
              • Oct 2002
              • 4601
              #4
              The problem will be the headphone output is headphone level, not line-level. Over a certain point the headphone power will be too much signal for an amp. I will work, but you will see high distortion levels and lower sound quality.

              Since the 1066 has volume controls built into the front panel, you don't really need a receiver. However you really do need to find a way to get line-level out of the powerbook. Not my forte, but I would imagine some form of USB audio device should be available.

              Kevin D.
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                • Club1820
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 269
                  #5
                  yes, a line level output would sound better than the headphone out. I actually use one of these also. The headphone output is just a quick option. Creative Sound Blaster actually has a line level external sound card that hooks up via USB. You can then hook up line level interconnects from the sound card to the amp or receiver.

                  I got mine at CompUSA a couple years back and have recently seen them at Best Buy for around $40.
                  Rotel 1068, Rotel 1060, Rotel 1055, Rotel 1095, Rotel 956, Rotel RLC-1040, M&K VX-860 Sub, Whatmough M30s, Squeezebox 3
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                    • Pwoida
                      Junior Member
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 14
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Kevin D

                      Since the 1066 has volume controls built into the front panel, you don't really need a receiver.

                      Kevin D.
                      Can you explain what you mean Kevin D, are you thinking of the RSP-1066?The RMB-1066 surely has no volume controls?
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                        • Kevin D
                          Ultra Senior Member
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 4601
                          #7
                          The RMB-1066 has three volume controls imbedded in the heat sinks in front. You need a screw driver to adjust them, but they are there.

                          Kevin D.
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