0404 questions

[third_eye]

I just got a great deal on an open box 0404 at Micro Center for $50. Not really thinking too much, I jumped on it. However, I am a little confused regarding how to hook this thing up. Already found the thread regarding the necessity of the breakout cable/adapter in order to hook up an external amp; how can I just connect my regular 2.1 computer speakers that are terminated with a 1/8" jack. Also, if I hook up a amp, can I still listen to the speakers as well? I noticed that Fid-Audio offerst a breakout interconnect with an optional additional 1/8" input; will this work? A little confused right now, any suggestions? Also, with the additional cost of the breakout cables, is it worth going for the 1212, major jump in sound quality? Previously owned a NAD 541i, would love to get that level of sound back on my PC.

 

[Zemo]

Well, first off, you don't need custom breakout cables. All you need are the proper adapter to take the dual mono 1/4" outputs to whatever aplication you need. If you headphone amp has RCA ins, you need a pair of 1/4" mono to RCA cables, like these: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/339009/

Or, if you need to plug in 1/8" stereo, like your PC speakers, you could use that above cable, one of these: http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=274%2D883
and one of these: http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=274%2D886

Or, you could have custom cables, made, or a custom breakout made with the right connections for ya!

If you want to be able to switch back and forth between your amp and speakers, you need a switchbox with whatever kind of connection you want to the 0404, and whatever kind of outputs you need to connect your speakers and amp.

hope this helps!

 

[third_eye]

Thanks,that helps! What kind of switchbox, any suggestions?