How to connect an older Onkyo receiver to a Nakamichi nk1 soundbar

[garyllyon2003]

Connecting powered soundbar to stereo am/fm receiver

 

[americanaudiophile]

Tape record output of the receiver to the aux input of the soundbar is the best way.
Headphone out to aux input is the next way.
Speaker to line level converter to aux input another way.

 

[Alabalcho]

Do yourself a favor, and use either the receiver (with appropriate speakers), or the soundbar (connecting the sound source directly to it). These two are not designed to work together, even if they will.

 

[garyllyon2003]

Tape record output of the receiver to the aux input of the soundbar is the best way.
Headphone out to aux input is the next way.
Speaker to line level converter to aux input another way.

 

[garyllyon2003]

I don't understand what "tape record output of the receiver" is. Can you clarify? Thanks!

 

[americanaudiophile]

Stereo receivers usually have a pair of connections for a tape recorder which includes an input for playback and an output for tape recording of other sources. It could also be for a VCR in an older av receiver.
That record out is fixed volume so you would use the volume control on the soundbar.
The owners manual of the receiver will give you details. Google for it.