Compatibillity - iMac and Altec Lansing ADA885 THX

On January 6, 2008 I purchased a new 20" iMac. I have an Altec Lansing ADA885 THX Certified Dolby Digital speakers with subwoofer (circa 2001) from my previous Dell.

Is this Altec Lansing speaker system compatible with my soon-to-be delivered iMac?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Jan 11, 2008 6:41 AM

18 replies

fauxdobe

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Feb 3, 2008 8:49 AM in response to fauxdobe

OK. It looks like the S/PDIF socket on the subwoofer is too small to adequately seat the Monster cable RCA connector - it won't fit. Too bad I can't find the RCA that came with the system. Any suggestions on cables?

The Looby

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Feb 3, 2008 10:56 AM in response to fauxdobe

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Looby

fauxdobe

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Feb 9, 2008 3:33 PM in response to The Looby

even with a different cable, i can not get any sound... it's as if the s/pdif connection doesn't work or something. speakers otherwise test as working properly and i can get sound if i just use the 'front input' connection. no surround, however. i bought the speakers originally with my micron computer (soundblaster card?). didn't need to use the s/pdif. wonder if it was never 'activated'.
thanks for you help, Looby.

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Compatibillity - iMac and Altec Lansing ADA885 THX