Output from Carpc to Amp

**rev1richie** · 09-28-2007, 02:26 AM

Hi

I have got a Dell SX260 setup and a small amp to power the speakers, i would like to know if i can take the On Board sound output (from the Greenplug) into my amp or does it need to be a line out from a usb sound card?

Thanks

**S4Per** · 09-28-2007, 02:38 AM

You likely CAN use the onboard output, given you have a cable that has the right connectors on each end. The question is around the quality of that output and if a USB sound card would provide higher quality (likely it will).

**rev1richie** · 09-28-2007, 02:41 AM

thanks

found this FAQ as well http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/advf...ew&advfaqid=29 (couldn't find it before, blind as a bat) which helps,

I have got a cable which is 3.5 mini jack to 2 x RCA, one more question, if i did use the onboard, would i take it direct to the speakers or to my amp then the speakers?

Thanks

**FC3S** · 09-28-2007, 03:16 AM

you would go from onboard -> amp -> speakers

onboard wouldnt have enough power to drive speakers

**RedGTiVR6** · 09-28-2007, 11:56 AM

Don't be surprised if you're not happy with the quality of the sound coming from the onboard audio....if you aren't happy with it then move to an upgraded sound card (PCI/USB/Firewire/etc.)