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JimmyFitz · 04-21-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by component

I am planning out my car computer, and would like to do it without using a headunit, just to keep things as simple as possible.
I have done a lot of searching, but haven't found the specific answer I'm looking for. (probably because I don't know the specific terms to use in this case)
To connect a computer to an amp, what do I need to do to bring the inputs to a preamp level?
I found several posts mentioning a DSP, but that's it. I want to use a small case, without a full size sound card. What are my options?

You can use on board sound output from the mobo. This FAQ shows how to hook it up:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/advf...iew&advfaqid=7

Here is a tiny USB sound device:
http://store.mp3car.com/Turtle_Beach..._p/com-019.htm

04-21-2008, 10:16 PM	#3
JimmyFitz Maximum Bitrate Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 724	Quote: Originally Posted by component I am planning out my car computer, and would like to do it without using a headunit, just to keep things as simple as possible. I have done a lot of searching, but haven't found the specific answer I'm looking for. (probably because I don't know the specific terms to use in this case) To connect a computer to an amp, what do I need to do to bring the inputs to a preamp level? I found several posts mentioning a DSP, but that's it. I want to use a small case, without a full size sound card. What are my options? You can use on board sound output from the mobo. This FAQ shows how to hook it up: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/advf...iew&advfaqid=7 Here is a tiny USB sound device: http://store.mp3car.com/Turtle_Beach..._p/com-019.htm __________________ 2002 T-Bird, Via SP13000, Travla C158, M1-ATX, 1GB RAM, 120GB 2.5" drive, SlimSlot DVD-RW, XP, RR, Winamp, Xenarc 700TSV, HTC Touch PPC/Phone, BU-353 GPS/iG3, Elmscan OBDII, Griffin PowerMate, 2 Blaupunkt amps, Polk spkrs, 5 sec startup/S3 STR ~Jimmy Last edited by JimmyFitz; 04-21-2008 at 10:26 PM. Reason: fixed link