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Vader42
Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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Location: Colorado, USA
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:51 pm Post subject: 5.1 analog switch...? |
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Hi all,
I imagine that this has been beaten to death, but I am looking for a straightforward switch solution. It has been suggested that a simple component video switch will work for a 5.1 audio switch, but I have found that they degrade the AQ, introduce a strong grounding hum, and/or completely mess up the existing trim levels. While the Zektor switches work fine for this purpose (the 4x1 has been discontinued), I am hoping to find a simple, analog audio switch: 6 RCA x 2 in --> 6 RCA x1 out (I would even go with 3 stereo switches). Given that so many have pre-amps and AVRs that only have MC inputs, I am surprised that no one has made one of these. Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanx!
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Nashou66
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Vader42
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Nashou66 wrote: | http://www.audaud.com/audaud/APR04/component/comp3.html
that should do it for you.
EDIT: that is an older model, the new one has analog, digital and HDMI all in one.
http://www.zektor.com/mas71/MAS7.1.shtml
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Thanks, Athanasios!
It does not appear that these are still made (not listed on Zektor's site), and there are not any currently listed for sale on ebay. I will keep checking back (it will be a while before the budget allows something in that price range anyway). If I can find three stereo 2x1 switches, I might even consider that...
EDIT: I will look into the 7.1. Thanx!
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allenborder
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Here is the switch I've been using for a couple of months now. It has worked flawlessly but there is quite a big price difference. If I can get the ground loop issue squared away in my H/T room with using the Pioneer Elite receiver as a pre-amp it will be up for sale in the FS thread for a really good price.
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MYoung
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Location: Madison, WI
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I'm in the market for such a switch too. I'm trying to squeeze more life out of my 10 year old Sony receiver with 5.1 analog input. My HD-A1 is already populating the single 5.1 analog input and I'd like to add a Blu-ray player to the mix with 5.1 analog output. I'm thinking of trying this switch...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10112&cs_id=1011201&p_id=3027&seq=1&format=2
Anyone tried it as a 5.1 analog audio switcher? Can't beat that price! The IR switching capability seems nice. It looks highly rated as well.
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MYoung
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:41 am Post subject: |
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Doh! Guess that switch won't work! I just read that on that switch the levels are not matched between the inputs.
I did some poking around and there's a thread on AVS about using Y-splitters instead of a switch...
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=834927
I think I may give that a try.
I also found this thread on AVS...
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=956770
Many on there were recommending using the Philips PH-61148 4 X 1 HD Component AV Selector...
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3904683
It's currently unavailable online, though I know I've seen it for sale in my local Walmart. Not the most aestheticly pleasing of switches and it's manual, but paying an arm and a leg for a Zektor isn't something I'm considering. Better off getting a new receiver! Of course, my receiver is a POS, so for some, perhaps the Zektor makes sense.
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