How do I hook up a computer to my home stereo system?

Question

Basically I would like to listen to music off the computer (youtube) on my home stereo speakers. There is a home theater receiver.

Answer 1

It all depends what inputs (on the receiver) and outputs (on the computer) you have.

If you have an average computer with an average receiver, you can probably use a 1/8th inch audio jack to RCA stereo audio cable.  Your computer will have at least either a headphone or speaker output somewhere for the 1/8th jack.

The end that plugs into your receiver will split to a red and white plug.  The end that plugs into your computer will look like a standard 1/8" headphone jack.

Go to RadioShack and ask them for this.  If it isn't long enough, get an extension cable for the 1/8th side.