Switching between sources with studio monitors

Syringer

Lifer
Aug 2, 2001
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I have an HTPC and a DirecTV receiver, and want to get some studio monitors for my setup.

What options do I have in switching between the HTPC and receiver for the speakers? I was thinking I could output the receiver into the line-in port of the pc and then output to the speakers from there?
 

jtvang125

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Nov 10, 2004
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You'll still need some sort of amp to amplify the signal coming out of the PC. Might as well just get a cheap stereo receiver if surround sound isn't needed.