Any Audiophiles...got a question

JDH

OK - I want to have music on the back porch (it's covered, so the only exposure to weather will be temperature changes and humidity), and I don't want to replace my reciever indoors to accomodate two more speakers. The cheapest way to do this, I think, will be to get an inexpensive marine boat radio/cd ($100 - $200) with usb and ipod ports and use my yamaha outdoor speakers.

The problem is the power source. How do I convert this DC device so that it will plug into a 110 outlet?

Any solutions?

nickiam

You could get a pretty decent shelf system or boombox for the money you would spend on the marine deck and take it inside when youre done outside. Then you wouldnt have to worry about conversion issues.

Vision

Look into Sonos. Its a wireless music system. You can tie it into your exsisting system if you want also. Its $400-500 to start but worth it. I do Home Theater installs for a living so if you need any questions answered give me a PM.

kuzi16

JDH:

The problem is the power source. How do I convert this DC device so that it will plug into a 110 outlet?

this site may help: CLICK

JDH

nickiam:

You could get a pretty decent shelf system or boombox for the money you would spend on the marine deck and take it inside when youre done outside. Then you wouldnt have to worry about conversion issues.

I can get a decent marine deck for about $150, & I've already got nice Yamaha outdoor speakers.........

JDH

Vision:

Look into Sonos. Its a wireless music system. You can tie it into your exsisting system if you want also. Its $400-500 to start but worth it. I do Home Theater installs for a living so if you need any questions answered give me a PM.

I'm too cheap for that.....I would prefer to upgrade my home theatre reciever instead.......but I like this challenge of the marine deck, and the price tag........I'm too cheap for my own good.......

JDH

kuzi16:

JDH:

The problem is the power source. How do I convert this DC device so that it will plug into a 110 outlet?

this site may help: CLICK

Interesting......the trick is not to under power the converter in relation to whatever unit I buy.......thanks for the tip

jgibv

Maybe I'm not understanding this correctly....but you want to add more speakers/zones to the existing system?
And you have a receiver/speakers already....

Would a "Speaker Selector" do the trick ... maybe ? something like this product??


(And doesn't Brett (Irishman) do home theater installs, or am I imagining that...if so, maybe shoot him a PM, I'm sure he'd help.)

JDH

OK, gonna show how dumb I am; what does the speaker selector do? Does it attach to your existing reciever, and provide more speaker jacks? I have a Yamaha 5.1 reciever, & there isn't anyplace to attach my two outdoor speakers (I had a rocketfish contraption that sent a wireless signal to a device that my outdoor speakers were hooked into, but it died).

jgibv

JDH:

OK, gonna show how dumb I am; what does the speaker selector do? Does it attach to your existing reciever, and provide more speaker jacks? I have a Yamaha 5.1 reciever, & there isn't anyplace to attach my two outdoor speakers (I had a rocketfish contraption that sent a wireless signal to a device that my outdoor speakers were hooked into, but it died).

from how i understand it .... (which may not be right) .... it plugs into your existing receiver/speaker jacks then basically amplifies it so you can have multiple "channels/sets"
I'll try to find more info/verify that for ya ...

bigfnsteve

Is there just an AB switch on the receiver ? Most have them. What model yamaha is it?

JDH

bigfnsteve:

Is there just an AB switch on the receiver ? Most have them. What model yamaha is it?

There are only enough audio jacks for the "surround sound" speakers, and I need two more for the outdoor speakers & I hate spending money. I'm really surprised that I can't find an inexpensive receiver for outdoor use, you'd think there would be a market for something like that.

JDH

This unit would be perfect - an outdoor receiver for a spa under $90 - the only problem is plugging it into a 110 outlet.

http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Milennia-MR60-Spa-Multimedia-Receiver-AMFMUSB-P9996C789.aspx

jgibv

jgibv:

JDH:

OK, gonna show how dumb I am; what does the speaker selector do? Does it attach to your existing reciever, and provide more speaker jacks? I have a Yamaha 5.1 reciever, & there isn't anyplace to attach my two outdoor speakers (I had a rocketfish contraption that sent a wireless signal to a device that my outdoor speakers were hooked into, but it died).

from how i understand it .... (which may not be right) .... it plugs into your existing receiver/speaker jacks then basically amplifies it so you can have multiple "channels/sets"
I'll try to find more info/verify that for ya ...

ok.....so after some digging, it seems like the speaker selector hooks right up to your receiver's speaker terminals. as long as you're not trying to crank the volume to "11" and run all the speakers at once, you should be fine.
this article has lots of info and some technical jargon which I didn't really understand but you may want to give it a look. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-u6KeViiI0i0/learn/learningcenter/home/multiroom_power.html#ReadMore1

That marine radio you found looks good too - the previous owners of our last house had installed one like that, it worked well - I'm sure you could find an A/C adapter for it.

Russ622

Take the red and white wires from the marine radio and splice them into an old cell phone car charger. Buy this for $17.99 and you are good to go. http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;jsessionid=24B7BB6E0DA26054757AF03D5EE820FE#ip/Schumacher-DC-to-AC-Converter-6-Amp/13005735

pross

If there is anything i can look up for you as far as Marine radios go, let me know. BOTL pricing applies.

jgibv

JDH:

OK - I want to have music on the back porch (it's covered, so the only exposure to weather will be temperature changes and humidity), and I don't want to replace my reciever indoors to accomodate two more speakers. The cheapest way to do this, I think, will be to get an inexpensive marine boat radio/cd ($100 - $200) with usb and ipod ports and use my yamaha outdoor speakers.

The problem is the power source. How do I convert this DC device so that it will plug into a 110 outlet?

Any solutions?

Dude - did you find a solution yet?

IF not - and you don't mind a refurbed receiver - woot! has a good deal on Sherwood receivers right now, this multi-zone receiver may fit the bill for ya. If not, the big list of sale items is here.

JDH

jgibv:

JDH:

OK - I want to have music on the back porch (it's covered, so the only exposure to weather will be temperature changes and humidity), and I don't want to replace my reciever indoors to accomodate two more speakers. The cheapest way to do this, I think, will be to get an inexpensive marine boat radio/cd ($100 - $200) with usb and ipod ports and use my yamaha outdoor speakers.

The problem is the power source. How do I convert this DC device so that it will plug into a 110 outlet?

Any solutions?

Dude - did you find a solution yet?

IF not - and you don't mind a refurbed receiver - woot! has a good deal on Sherwood receivers right now, this multi-zone receiver may fit the bill for ya. If not, the big list of sale items is here.

Unless I'm mistaken, only one of those receivers has a USB port for playback off of a flashdrive, so thanks for the link, but not quite what I'm looking for.

jgibv

JDH:

jgibv:

JDH:

OK - I want to have music on the back porch (it's covered, so the only exposure to weather will be temperature changes and humidity), and I don't want to replace my reciever indoors to accomodate two more speakers. The cheapest way to do this, I think, will be to get an inexpensive marine boat radio/cd ($100 - $200) with usb and ipod ports and use my yamaha outdoor speakers.

The problem is the power source. How do I convert this DC device so that it will plug into a 110 outlet?

Any solutions?

Dude - did you find a solution yet?

IF not - and you don't mind a refurbed receiver - woot! has a good deal on Sherwood receivers right now, this multi-zone receiver may fit the bill for ya. If not, the big list of sale items is here.

Unless I'm mistaken, only one of those receivers has a USB port for playback off of a flashdrive, so thanks for the link, but not quite what I'm looking for.

Yes you are correct....my fault - forgot you were wanting the USB port on the tuner.

JDH

I think I've got it solved. I have an older Yamaha AV receiver, and I'm going to run an RCA to USB converter out of the turntable hookup so that I can connect it to an iphone or a laptop. This ought to work:

Stereo RCA to USB connector:

http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-PhonoLink-Stereo-Rca-To-Usb-Cable/dp/B0038YX3B8/ref=pd_sxp_f_r

RCA Stereo cables

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-Audio-Cable-6-feet/dp/B00022TN86/ref=pd_sim_MI_4

Stereo USB to iphone connector

http://www.amazon.com/MPI-Audio-Cable-iPhone-Connector/dp/B003L13BNI

Female to Female USB adaptor

http://www.amazon.com/USB-Type-Female-Adapter/dp/B000GHXTA0

Many thanks to all who made suggestions.

JDH

JDH:

I think I've got it solved. I have an older Yamaha AV receiver, and I'm going to run an RCA to USB converter out of the turntable hookup so that I can connect it to an iphone or a laptop. This ought to work:

Stereo RCA to USB connector:

http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-PhonoLink-Stereo-Rca-To-Usb-Cable/dp/B0038YX3B8/ref=pd_sxp_f_r

RCA Stereo cables

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-Audio-Cable-6-feet/dp/B00022TN86/ref=pd_sim_MI_4

Stereo USB to iphone connector

http://www.amazon.com/MPI-Audio-Cable-iPhone-Connector/dp/B003L13BNI

Female to Female USB adaptor

http://www.amazon.com/USB-Type-Female-Adapter/dp/B000GHXTA0

Many thanks to all who made suggestions.

WELL, THAT DOESN'T WORK.

Maybe this will: ONKYO DS-A4 i phone docking station that plugs into a stereo receiver with RCA jacks. Crutchfield has it for $130.00

JDH

JDH:

I think I've got it solved. I have an older Yamaha AV receiver, and I'm going to run an RCA to USB converter out of the turntable hookup so that I can connect it to an iphone or a laptop. This ought to work:

Stereo RCA to USB connector:

http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-PhonoLink-Stereo-Rca-To-Usb-Cable/dp/B0038YX3B8/ref=pd_sxp_f_r

RCA Stereo cables

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-Audio-Cable-6-feet/dp/B00022TN86/ref=pd_sim_MI_4

Stereo USB to iphone connector

http://www.amazon.com/MPI-Audio-Cable-iPhone-Connector/dp/B003L13BNI

Female to Female USB adaptor

http://www.amazon.com/USB-Type-Female-Adapter/dp/B000GHXTA0

Many thanks to all who made suggestions.

WELL, THAT DOESN'T WORK.

Maybe this will: ONKYO DS-A4 i-phone docking station that plugs into a stereo receiver with RCA jacks. Crutchfield has it for $130.00

Nelenea

I didn't read every link provided, but for a supply you can order any of the multitude of old computer server rack systems off of ebay. I bought 1 for $25 a year ago, and use it as a 12vdc supply to charge my radio controlled batteries. The most common and cheapest model will put out 575watts at 12vdc. That is much higher than almost every car / marine stereo currently made, and you might be able to put a small sub amp in it as well.

To make them work you just need to figure out which of the 12 pins to connect. Mine is 6-8-10 and it delivers full power. Different brands will have different pin outputs. Also there was a company that was selling them already fabbed up for $75 MaxAmps or someone.

Hope this helps

jihiggs

just buy a 50 dollar set of logitech 2.1 speakers. they sound great, and if the weather does ruin them, its only 50 bucks, get another set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034

JDH

jihiggs:

just buy a 50 dollar set of logitech 2.1 speakers. they sound great, and if the weather does ruin them, its only 50 bucks, get another set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034

I've already got a very nice pair of Yamaha outdoor speakers. I'll use that i-phone docking station plugged into an older Yamaha receiver, and run the speaker wires indoors to the receiver. The phone stays charged while in use, and the dock has a remote. The receiver has an a/b switch on it so I can have stereo indoors and outdoors that way. Problem solved; $130. It beats buying a new receiver.