Sound Options

Bioman

Help with connecting a pair of powered studio monitors to new PC.  Monitors need either a unbalanced RCA or a stereo 1/4" jack input.  Computer has Motherboard audio outputs.  Do I need a sound card or just make a cable to interface?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Bioman

You can convert the 3.5mm on the PC to 1/4": https://www.microcenter.com/product/456013/qvs-35mm-male-to-1-4-female-audio-stereo-adapter

Bioman

Have one, using it for headphones off front panel 35mm.  Nl Might work if I wired two RCA  plugs (R & l) off a 1/4" male stereo keeping the negatives common for a balanced connection.  I'll let you know if it works. 

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Bioman

Maintaining audio quality is the main issue here. If that's adapting it isn't working for you an external DAC is probably the way to go.