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    Sound from laptop through stereo system's headphone jack?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mxyplizk, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. mxyplizk

    mxyplizk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if it would be possible to plug the appropriate cable into the headphone jack on my laptop, and then into the headphone jack on a stereo system I have, and get sound from the laptop through the stereo. I'm guessing no; if that's the case, is there an appropriate adapter out there that could make this possible? Thanks!
     
    mxyplizk, Oct 31, 2009
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  2. Syndrome

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    The stereo's headphone jack is output only. However, you can connect the laptop headphone jack to the RCA input connectors in the back of your stereo using a cable like the one Syndrome mentioned. Radio Shack will have them, or you can order one online.
     
    swarmer, Nov 1, 2009
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    Hi Syndrome.
    Thanks a million. Very useful indeed. I've taken a quick look at the links and i think this could be quite an interesting path to follow. Once again thank you very much.
     
    mickyching, Nov 2, 2009
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    Thanks for the amazon link. Been looking for that!
    Actually I brought S-Video Cable 25 ft. Gold Plated too. $12.5 Not that bad.
     
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This works for any Audio device by the way, MP3 players too. And mobiles etc.
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 2, 2009
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