Re: Moving my old computer speakers to my iMac

"Sonnova" <sonnova@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:25:03 -0800, MiNe 109 wrote
> (in article 
> <smcelroy2-14F0E9.12250311012008@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> In article <ln6fo35ihj6v1gd0ej2p8rkpbhapc3ae4k@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
>>  Howard Brazee <howard@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>>> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:09:55 -0600, MiNe 109
>>> <smcelroy2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>
>>>> That "speaker plug" is a mini stereo output that can also drive
>>>> headphones.
>>>>
>>>> You'll need a mini stereo to RCA(s) patch cord to hook up the Powered
>>>> Partners. I'd try that first, as those sounded pretty good.
>>>
>>> That is easy, they sound good, but I would be giving up 5.1 stereo and
>>> some tight desk space.
>>>
>>> One thing that is inconvenient is that the headphone jack is in the
>>> back, next to the speaker jack.   That would be OK if my speakers had
>>> a headphone jack in them the way the Logitech speakers do, but is a
>>> pain when I want to switch between the two.    I'm new to Macs - maybe
>>> I could plug in an extension cord for my headphones and switch via
>>> software.
>>
>> I'm still confused. My iMac doesn't have separate headphone and speaker
>> jacks, just the one and a line in. If you're willing to spend some
>> money, an AirPort station could feed the Partners, freeing up the
>> headphone jack.
>
> Or, you could buy a pair of USB speakers.
>>
>> The Phillips PCS805 Aurilium should work with your system, although my
>> USB preamp (Yamaha CAVIT) lost its USB ability when I upgraded to
>> 10.4.11. Maybe someone from the mac groups can help me!
>>
>> Stephen
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>
Use an 1/8" stereo y connector (1 male to 2 females). Plug the phones into

one jack and the speakers into the other with the 1/8" to rca  males. Turn

off the speakers when you want phones only.