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I have a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) directly connected to my computer and want to also use it with my monitor (no USB port) which is connected to some other devices (such as gaming consoles). The monitor has a standard 3.5mm audio jack, but suffers from severe crosstalk.

image of the DAC

In other words, I'm trying to connect the DAC to my monitor, then connect my audio device to the DAC. I can use the PC as a power source.

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    It's unclear right now exactly what you're trying to achieve. Exactly what do you expect to connect to what? Dec 14, 2018 at 15:10
  • @djsmiley2k: Sorry. I'm trying to connect the DAC to my monitor, then connect my audio device to the DAC. I can use the PC as a power source.
    – user973097
    Dec 14, 2018 at 15:19
  • Something like this will work. (You would need 2) amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/… Dec 14, 2018 at 15:25
  • @Pancakedinner: Someone posted an answer, hopefully you don't mind.
    – user973097
    Dec 14, 2018 at 15:36
  • He took mine and added way more detail and Explain everything, I just posted a link to what you needed. Give it to him. Dec 14, 2018 at 15:38

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Those type of jacks on the DAC are called "RCA jacks."

Adapters exist to convert from RCA to 3.5mm. Search your favorite online retailer for "RCA to 3.5mm adapter", the picture is from a similar search on Amazon as an example.

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If the audio through the monitor's speaker is low quality, you may need to get a powered speaker set or connect the DAC to a stereo or surround receiver. Typically these already have RCA jacks.

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  • Is it possible to use the DAC with my computer at the same time? When I'm on my PC the computer operates as the audio source, not the monitor. Connected via USB, headphones/speakers are plugged in to the "phones" jack (see my picture).
    – user973097
    Dec 14, 2018 at 15:46
  • Referring to your last paragraph, my monitor doesn't have internal speakers.
    – user973097
    Dec 14, 2018 at 15:47
  • Unless your monitor has an audio out it's not making any sound, just accepting audio in.
    – LawrenceC
    Dec 14, 2018 at 15:51

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