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james wrote:
Therefore I'd like to know of another way of connecting my hi-fi
speakers to my PC. Cost plays a big part in my decision so what is the
cheapest way of achieveing this with decent results? Powered hi-fi amp?
High-power soundcard?

PC power supplies aren't designed for or up to driving a decent power amp.

An external power amp and speakers is the best way. Either normal 'Hi-Fi'
stuff, or a pukka PC external speaker set up.

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*The statement above is false

Dave Plowman London SW
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