Quote: Originally Posted by earthpeople Yfrog - ukr.jpg Not the best, but I think it's understandable. Typically there is a short, medium, and long connector for you to solder to. Usually short is on the left side, for the left signal, medium is on the right for the right signal...

Quote: Originally Posted by baka1969 Problem solved! Nope. It is $28 with shipping!

Quote: Originally Posted by earthpeople I suspect someplace like The Source will have the basic parts that you need. You would need a 1/4" jack, a 1/8" plug, and some wire. And solder of course. Alternatively, you can look at Redco audio online. I just made a quick cart with some...

Can you make a recommended list of supplies and likely places where I can find them? I already have a soldering iron. I will definitely give this project a go if it is not too much trouble.

I don't think there are many people that are interested in Hi-Fi here in Toronto. And even if there was I would guess it would be pricey, Toronto is the most expensive city to live in Canada. That is why I am looking online.

How would I find these local hi-fi dealers? What percentage of them know DIY? Will they charge a fair price (I am thinking maybe $5 to $20)?

How would I get a cable made locally? Walk into a BestBuy and ask them?

Quote: Originally Posted by Kabeer Headphone Adapter 1/4" Female Jack to 3.5mm Male Plug on eBay.ca (item 270562213111 end time 18-Apr-10 21:47:30 EDT) just one of gazzilions on ebay Dude, my headphones already comes with one of those adapters. It sucks. I want one with...

Do you have a link?

WTH? Where else can I get such an adapter? It doesn't even have to be Grado as long as it is not $47!!!

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Laptop -> uDac's Line out -> RCA to 3.5mm male (to back of TV) -> TV , it works I don't want to use the uDAC, I want something CHEAP! Hence this thread. Cheap is the keyword, I am using it to stream online videos to my TV, we are talking like 640x480 Youtube-like sites, sound quality doesn't...

I am not using the uDAC for my TV, that is for my computer. That is why I am looking for another sound card. It has to be USB because my laptop is connected to my TV. How can I use my onboard sound from my laptop to get sound from my TV speakers? The two jacks that I have are the stereo...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hybrys If you explain your situation, we might be able to offer alternatives a little better. My laptop is connected to my TV via VGA cable. I want the sound to come out of the TV speakers rather than the laptop speakers.

The cheapest one I found on ebay was MUSE HIFI USB to S/PDIF Converter USB DAC PCM2704 for $42 Do I really need to spend $42 to get line out? MUSE HIFI USB to S/PDIF Converter USB DAC PCM2704 - eBay (item 120554162693 end time May-07-10 20:00:00 PDT)