Tascam Us 428 - Altec Lansing Atp3 2.1 Speakers, Compatibility question Options

[salparadise99]

I want to plug my Altec speakers directly into an IO port on the Tascam US 428, and then the 428 into my Mac. This will keep me from having to purcahse a new portable stereo system to use as monitor playback, since my current stereo doesn't have a RCA inputs. However, someone told me the other day that I need to find out if the US 428 (or possibly the Mac?) will be able to amplify to the speakers. I don't know the answer. I am also open to other possible set up configurations since I haven't bougt anything yet.

[bjkiwi]

just make sure you've got a 'load' across the speaker output on the amp. If you want to NOT hear the speakers while monitoring the line-out of the amp you'll need to unplug the speakers. But unless you put a dummy load across the speaker outputs you'll blow up your amp ! transistor amps can run without speakers and not get damaged but NOT valve amps.