rangefinder10
Novice Member
I have reposted this from the "What speakers should I buy", placed there in error
Good evening All
Let me start by confessing that I am a complete numpty as far as AV knowledge is concerned.
However, I can read, and think that I have now become somewhat confused by apparent mixed messages!.
My prime source of amusement is an elderly Imac (2011) on watch I play my music (loaded CDs via Itunes, and Spotify Connect) and watch some films (BBC, Amazon Prime and Netflix) on my desk.
I have placed an order for Ruark MR1 Mk2 speakers,to replace some Creative T20s, and asked the supplier, which method of connection would give me the best quality sound reproduction. I was advised a cable with 3.5 jack plug connections. On that basis I have placed my order.
However, on reflection, something in my head questioned this response. I had always understood with my minimal knowledge of AV, and from what I had gleaned from reading topics in the AV forum, that there might be better alternatives.
If any knowledgeable folk out there can guide me, I would be indebted for your help.
If you have better suggestions please be quite specific in what you suggest I might need, in terms of equipment, connecting cables, types of connections etc, to achieve maximum quality results from my little system.
My IMac has an Audio Out, Audio In, USB 2.0 ports, Firewire 800 port, a Thunderbolt port and an Ethernet port
I look forward with interest to any advise you can offer.
cheers
John
Good evening All
Let me start by confessing that I am a complete numpty as far as AV knowledge is concerned.
However, I can read, and think that I have now become somewhat confused by apparent mixed messages!.
My prime source of amusement is an elderly Imac (2011) on watch I play my music (loaded CDs via Itunes, and Spotify Connect) and watch some films (BBC, Amazon Prime and Netflix) on my desk.
I have placed an order for Ruark MR1 Mk2 speakers,to replace some Creative T20s, and asked the supplier, which method of connection would give me the best quality sound reproduction. I was advised a cable with 3.5 jack plug connections. On that basis I have placed my order.
However, on reflection, something in my head questioned this response. I had always understood with my minimal knowledge of AV, and from what I had gleaned from reading topics in the AV forum, that there might be better alternatives.
If any knowledgeable folk out there can guide me, I would be indebted for your help.
If you have better suggestions please be quite specific in what you suggest I might need, in terms of equipment, connecting cables, types of connections etc, to achieve maximum quality results from my little system.
My IMac has an Audio Out, Audio In, USB 2.0 ports, Firewire 800 port, a Thunderbolt port and an Ethernet port
I look forward with interest to any advise you can offer.
cheers
John