New media centre

**jmoffett** · **10-20-08, 02:41 PM**

Hi

I am looking to build my own media centre,(windows based) I have a surround sound system 5.1 which is powered through an amp, can I get rid of the amp and put some thing in the media centre unit, I take it that a good sound card is not enough to power these. Thanks John

**Sonnie** · **10-20-08, 02:47 PM**

Howdy jmoffett and welcome to the Shack!

Come on in and take ya hat off... stay awhile...

Sonnie

**tonyvdb** · **10-20-08, 03:04 PM**

Hello John, Welcome aboard!

As for your question have a look at this thread and you should find some help there.
For a short answer there is ways to get around using a receiver but to be honest the quality is poor and you'll be wanting more out of it. You can go with a dedicated 5.1 speaker system that has all the amplification built in to the sub/speakers but they are usually underpowered and too small.

Enjoy your stay with us.

**salvasol** · **10-21-08, 11:23 AM**

First of all Welcome ....

Quote:

jmoffett wrote:

..., can I get rid of the amp and put some thing in the media centre unit, I take it that a good sound card is not enough to power these. Thanks John

Why you want to get rid of the amp???? .... I think is better to send the signal through sound card to amp to power the speakers

**mechman** · **10-21-08, 05:42 PM**

Good to have you here at the Shack!

**Mike P.** · **10-21-08, 08:34 PM**

Welcome! Enjoy the forums!

**nova** · **10-23-08, 12:04 PM**

Welcome John. Yes, as Tony said, there are ways to get around the need for a receiver. Post in the Shack's: Computer, Home Theater Components and/or System Setup forums and I'm sure you'll get some good info and suggestions.

**jmoffett** · **10-27-08, 03:43 PM**

I no longer have the remote for it

**jmoffett** · **10-27-08, 03:44 PM**

Thanks I will have a look

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