In either case, the media player connects to your system in the “auxiliary in” plugs in the rear of the receiver; if the receiver doesn’t have an Aux In, then use one of the other inputs (except Phono, which will amplify the incoming signal and cause distortion).
@sndfreQ – Your second choice is much cheaper than the first. I am still figuring out how the first one works. (LOL!)
Do you think there is a big difference in sound quality between your two options?
MANY THANKS!!
BTW, if we can hook up our ipods, cowon d2, creative zens and stone to our stereo then we should be able to get rid of our CD changer! Correct?!! Another benefit!
In most cases, no difference; just try not to drive the source’s output volume too high (the iPod or Cowon’s volume-set between 50 percent and 75 percent).
To switch between devices, you could invest in a switcher/signal selector, something like this: