A couple of questions regarding 2.0 system

[qbfx]

Hey guys,

I'm currently using Jamo S506 speakers paired with a Yamaha RX-V650. I've got my Pioneer DV-717 hooked up to the receiver via analog and my X-Fi XtremeMusic also via analog (the green output). I'm quite satisfied with the sound quality but I want to get the most of this system.

First, is this the best way to connect the soundcard to the receiver (though I think it doesn't have coax out)

Second, will I benefit in terms of sound quality if I hook up the dvd player via coax or optical?

Third, would it be better if I bi-wire the speakers ? (atm I'm using some 21mm diameter speaker cables that look good and I noticed an improvement over my previous cables) I can use my old cables for the highs and my current ones for the mids/lows, will this improve the sound quality? Can I bi-amp the speakers with two separate channels for the lows and two for the mids/highs? Is this even possible with my receiver?

Other tips would also be most appreciated!

Thanks guys!

 

[sdifox]

should hook up digital interconnect for both the dvd player and your computer.

 

[qbfx]

Bump!

 

[sdifox]

what are you bumping? your card can be configured to output digitally through the green port. Just need a minijack to rca converter.

don't bother to biwire or bi amp in your case.

 

[qbfx]

I was bumping for somebody to answer the third question but you just did, so cool. Atm, I've my soundcard connected to the receiver using a minijack-to-2 rca cable. Is that what you mean ? Or should I go minijack to minijack cable - converter - 2 rca to 2rca (or 1 rca to 1 rca?) cable? Is there something to configure in the drivers afterwards ? Whats better for connecting the DVD to the receiver coax or optical? Thanks

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: qbfx
I was bumping for somebody to answer the third question but you just did, so cool. Atm, I've my soundcard connected to the receiver using a minijack-to-2 rca cable. Is that what you mean ? Or should I go minijack to minijack cable - converter - 2 rca to 2rca (or 1 rca to 1 rca?) cable? Is there something to configure in the drivers afterwards ? Whats better for connecting the DVD to the receiver coax or optical? Thanks

You should be able to configure one of the output ports to digital bitstream. Then you can connect one of the RCAs to one of the COAX digital ins of your receiver. I prefer coax, but if you can use either, really depends on how many digital ins you have on the receiver and what type.

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Most DVD players will have either coax or optical, not both, so just use whatever is on there assuming you have enough inputs on your receiver.

 

[qbfx]

Thanks guys