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#577135 - 06/13/12 04:20 PM Receiver/Speakers for iMac?
Acumowchek Offline
Is this thing on?

Registered: 12/30/07
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Loc: Petaluma, CA
Well, I don't think it's the speakers, but my sound keeps shorting out.
I have tried replacing speaker wires, switching left right, etc., but nothing is ever consistent.
They are great speakers, but I would need a new receiver to use them.

Question 1: Any recommendations on a mini-reciever?

Question 2: Should I toss it all and just buy computer speakers? If so, what kind do you recommend?

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#577147 - 06/13/12 09:10 PM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Acumowchek]
Acumowchek Offline
Is this thing on?

Registered: 12/30/07
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Loc: Petaluma, CA
Finally found my old receiver.
It's a Nakamishi R-1 mini receiver from 1990! shocked
Paired with a couple Infinity bookshelf speakers from 1986, they have served me well.

My, how the time flies. Guess it's time to buy a new one, eh?





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#577154 - 06/14/12 01:37 AM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Acumowchek]
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You're sure it's not the jack on the iMac?
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#577176 - 06/14/12 01:26 PM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Reboot]
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Don't EVEN say that!

Well, headphones work perfect plugged into the receiver, or the iMac, so I'm hoping it's not that…

I mean, the iMac is less than a year old, the stereo, 20+.

""Sure don't make 'em like they used too!"

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#577178 - 06/14/12 01:55 PM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Acumowchek]
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Good, if headphones work you're okay, well the iMac is anyway. grin
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#577230 - 06/15/12 10:49 AM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Acumowchek]
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Registered: 03/14/10
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Loc: Philippines
There are a lot of decent computer speakers out there today. Logitech, Altec Lansing,Edifier, and others.Receivers vary from NAD to Denon.Go on a website called Audio Asylum and you will read and see what people are selling there used and new regarding computer speakers and receivers.

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#577348 - 06/16/12 02:19 PM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: musicalmarv7]
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Loc: Petaluma, CA
Thanks, Marv,
So many choices to choose from.
I'm sure whatever I buy will be fine.
I just have to make a discussion!

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#577438 - 06/17/12 10:36 AM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Acumowchek]
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Registered: 03/14/10
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Good luck what ever you buy.

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#577454 - 06/17/12 01:40 PM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: Acumowchek]
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My only advice is... try to buy a pair that hook up with USB. I had the original pair of Harmon Kardon Soundstix and loved them. They finally started going out so I bought another set.
The first were USB.. the second was a typical audio jack. The problem here is that I game nearly every night before bedtime... (killing peeps on the internet relaxes me) so I have to constantly plug in headphones then the next day plug in Soundstix. I have to then get on knees and reach way under desk where the off button is or you get a loud! sound when unplugging them and it's a royal pain. Then the next day if I wanna play some music real loud I have to swap them out again.
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#577481 - 06/17/12 05:56 PM Re: Receiver/Speakers for iMac? [Re: NucleusG4]
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Loc: Pinellas Park, Florida
Originally Posted By: NucleusG4
My only advice is... try to buy a pair that hook up with USB. I had the original pair of Harmon Kardon Soundstix and loved them. They finally started going out so I bought another set.
The first were USB.. the second was a typical audio jack. The problem here is that I game nearly every night before bedtime... (killing peeps on the internet relaxes me) so I have to constantly plug in headphones then the next day plug in Soundstix. I have to then get on knees and reach way under desk where the off button is or you get a loud! sound when unplugging them and it's a royal pain. Then the next day if I wanna play some music real loud I have to swap them out again.

Keeps you limber. grin
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