6 chan inputs

rscamer · 03-27-2003, 02:05 AM

I think I have asked this before but can't find the the thread with the answer.I just got a sacd player but i also have a dvd-audio player.problem is my denon has only one set of analog inputs
right now I just swap the six cables depending on what I want to listen to.are ther any better options? are ther any good switchers out there?what would happen if I used splitters?I really need a low cost alternative as long as I still get good sound.

danger boy · 03-28-2003, 05:59 PM

sorry i don't know of any such device that allows you to switch all 6 channels like that. i'd do a seach on the internet and see what comes up. but i have never heard of such a thing. when will receivers and electronics makers make it easier for those of us who like multichannel audio to hook up our gear? one cable could do the same thing as 6 analog cables, right? this frustrates me to no end.

I'm mad damn it. but there isn't anything we can do about it. The multi format players seem to be slow to hit the market. there are a few good ones out there... but they're pricey.

Al

polkatese · 03-29-2003, 05:25 PM

rscamer,

There is several threads that discuss multichannel switcher in the past. I use the following solution, courtesy of Shack, works great with no noticable signal degradation (SACD/DVD-A input), check it out:

A cheaper ($30) but not as nice option is to use 2 Radio Shack A/V switch boxes #15-1952 to switch between SACD and DVD-Audio. Each switch box has two A/V inputs (left and right audio and composite video) and one output. The inputs are marked 'A' and 'B', and there is an A/B switch on the top of the box. Here is how to use the switch boxes:

Box 1
Input A: DVD-Audio front left, front right, and center
Input B: SACD front left, front right, and center
Output: Front left, front right, and center to receiver's 5.1-channel inputs

Box 2
Input A: DVD-Audio rear left, rear right, and subwoofer
Input B: SACD rear left, rear right, and subwoofer
Output: Rear left, and rear right, and subwoofer to receiver's 5.1-channel inputs.

hope it helps.....

03-28-2003, 05:59 PM	#2
danger boy Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 14,082	sorry i don't know of any such device that allows you to switch all 6 channels like that. i'd do a seach on the internet and see what comes up. but i have never heard of such a thing. when will receivers and electronics makers make it easier for those of us who like multichannel audio to hook up our gear? one cable could do the same thing as 6 analog cables, right? this frustrates me to no end. I'm mad damn it. but there isn't anything we can do about it. The multi format players seem to be slow to hit the market. there are a few good ones out there... but they're pricey. Al __________________ I need a new sig... "Ask not what can your stereo system can do for you, ask what you can do for your stereo" - little ol me

03-29-2003, 05:25 PM	#3
polkatese Polk Master Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Victoria Gardens, RC-Calif. Posts: 5,431	rscamer, There is several threads that discuss multichannel switcher in the past. I use the following solution, courtesy of Shack, works great with no noticable signal degradation (SACD/DVD-A input), check it out: A cheaper ($30) but not as nice option is to use 2 Radio Shack A/V switch boxes #15-1952 to switch between SACD and DVD-Audio. Each switch box has two A/V inputs (left and right audio and composite video) and one output. The inputs are marked 'A' and 'B', and there is an A/B switch on the top of the box. Here is how to use the switch boxes: Box 1 Input A: DVD-Audio front left, front right, and center Input B: SACD front left, front right, and center Output: Front left, front right, and center to receiver's 5.1-channel inputs Box 2 Input A: DVD-Audio rear left, rear right, and subwoofer Input B: SACD rear left, rear right, and subwoofer Output: Rear left, and rear right, and subwoofer to receiver's 5.1-channel inputs. hope it helps..... __________________ Connoisseur of obsolete audio: Laser-Disc, DVD-Audio, HD-DVD, Dual-Disc

03-27-2003, 02:05 AM	#1
rscamer Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: British Columbia Posts: 67	6 chan inputs I think I have asked this before but can't find the the thread with the answer.I just got a sacd player but i also have a dvd-audio player.problem is my denon has only one set of analog inputs right now I just swap the six cables depending on what I want to listen to.are ther any better options? are ther any good switchers out there?what would happen if I used splitters?I really need a low cost alternative as long as I still get good sound.

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