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Reasonable Man
Sep 11, 2001

smithereens got 'em scaling heights
PC->audio system has been beaten to death already, but I wonder how important sound cards are in this sort of setup? I have heard mixed things in real life discussions with people on the matter. I'll layout my setup (or setup my layout?):

I have a Dell Dimension PC which has an onboard 7.1 sound and a headphone jack up in the front of the tower. Currently I'm using a stereo 1/8" plug->RCA adapter with the RCA cables going from the adapter to the audio receiver. PC headphone jack to receiver.

It feels wrong.. is there any better way to do this? Is there anything wrong with this, or if this is the way to do it, is it better to get the actual 1/8"->RCA cable then have an RCA cable plugged into the adapter? Is it best to get some kick rear end soundcard with some magic PC OUT jack?

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