switching to active monitors

[bluesd0g]

Current set-up
Nuendo -> Tascam US-428 -> Yamaha A100a -> Tannoy passive monitors.

I like to switch the Tannoys with active Adam monitors. I never used active speakers before so a couple of stupid questions.
- What kind of cables do I need, please be really specific, include a link from this site please: thomann.de.

- Do I get rid of the A100a or is it still possible to hook them up to a powered amp...?

here's a pic of the Adam back
ht[remove]tp://magazine.dv247.com/2010/05/04/adam-a7x-studio-monitor-review-part/]Adam A7X studio monitor review part one | DV Magazine

info on the A100a
ht[remove]tp://usa.yamaha.com/products/live_sound/power-amps/a100a/?mode=model]A100A - Power Amps - Live Sound - Products - Yamaha United States

 

[guitarplayr82]

1. What are the outputs on your inteface? You should be able to use XLR or RCA cables to connect the monitors unless your interface uses 1/4 inch output jacks in which case you would want 1/4 to XLR or 1/4 to RCA.

2. If I understand your question correctly, I think you are asking if you can use the A100a with the powered monitors? I don't think you would want to do that. It could be harmful to the monitors and the monitors already have power amps inside them.

 

[bluesd0g]

Perfect answer, thanks a lot.
I wanted to keep the power amp so that i have an extra headhone output but indeed, they would blow up my active speakers.