Home Theater Forum  ›  Forums  ›  Hi-Definition  ›  HT Hardware - High Definition  ›  Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher
Hey There!

Thanks for checking out our community! We've got lots of great stuff going on around here... why don't you create an account and join the fun? Why?

Forum Nav More Forums | All New Posts | New Thread

Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

#1
Rating: 0
8/14/08 at 5:35pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Washington DC
  • Post Count: 479
Hello,

A friend is in the market for a device that can switch component video. The content will be high def 1080i stuff.

Right now this seems to be the leading contender:
Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more

If anyone knows of a better product, please let me know!

Thanks in advance.
Export to Wiki
#2
Rating: 0
8/14/08 at 8:51pm
  • Joined: April 2000
  • Location: Dallas TX
  • Post Count: 2,482

Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

Your link doesn't seem to be working but you may want to take a look around monoprice.com to see what they have to offer.

DVD & Blu-ray - It's all about the movies!
Export to Wiki
#3
Rating: 0
8/15/08 at 5:40am
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Washington DC
  • Post Count: 479

Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

That is odd, let me try this again:

Amazon.com: Cables To Go - 40324 - 3-Play Component Video Digital Audio Selector: Electronics
Export to Wiki
#4
Rating: 0
8/15/08 at 1:33pm
  • Joined: November 2007
  • Location: Hollywoodaholic.com
  • Post Count: 584

Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd K

I'll be curious to hear reports on this switcher, since I am looking for the same thing - a component switcher for 1080i that doesn't degrade the signal. But I'm skeptical of this one, as well, having read conflicting reviews.

I was referred to the Monoprice Altona 4 component switcher, which only costs about $27, but the signal definitely cuts out for a couple seconds when the screen goes too bright (predominately white). Here's the thread I had on that ...

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...her-issue.html

Personally, I'm thinking of getting a new receiver and running the component connections (cable, Blu-ray, DirecTV) through that as my switcher. It will also have HDMI inputs for when I eventually upgrade my 1080i set for 1080p. But component hook up is perfectly suited for 1080i.
Export to Wiki
#5
Rating: 0
8/15/08 at 5:36pm
  • Joined: October 2001
  • Location: Washington DC
  • Post Count: 479

Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

Somone on another forum said he used the one I linked about and had positive results -- and wasn't using it currently, so I'm gonna take it used from him.

If i don't report back here in a week or so, PM me to remind me to tell you about it.
Export to Wiki
Forum Nav More Forums | All New Posts | New Thread