[Shop-talk] Garage Sound system

tr3driver at ca.rr.com tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Wed Aug 29 12:38:55 MDT 2012


> My Question is what gauge wire will I need to cover the  30 b40 ft.
between
> the computer and amp?

If you use the speaker output from the PC, and a "line in" connection on the
amp, then almost anything will do.  Even 24 AWG will only add about 2 ohms DC
resistance, which is negligible compared to the ~10k ohm "line in".  And the
low output impedance should keep it from picking up any hum or coupling from
other wires.  (Assuming you aren't looking for concert hall realism here, just
background noise while you work <g>)

If hum or noise pickup does prove to be a problem, either re-route the wire or
use something shielded.

-- Randall


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