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]

the tone of any valve amp (Fender, Marshall etc..) is the combination of pre-amp and power amp. This is why amps sound great when they're wound up because the power amp (and those big output valves) starts working as well as the pre-amp. Using just the pre-amp stage, like u are, u will miss some of the output stage tone but hey, that's life!
when I said a jack with no lead on it, I meant the signal doesn't go anywhere so if it is a complete lead then just leave it hanging 'cause it's the actual plug in the socket that breaks the connection 2 the power amp. So if u have a spare jack plug lying around u can use that
The 80/120 watt switch or channel selection won't make any difference to the signal if u are recording out of the pre-amp 'cause that is purely a configuration of the output stage which u are not using.
I hope u got on to fenderforum o.k. it's a cool forum and don't forget to plug your speakers back in sometimes and wind it up! YEEAA! F..K THE NEIGHBOURS! why? 'cause it's fun...good luck