5.1 analog output on Blu-ray players

Matthew Anderson · 11-23-2006, 07:03 PM

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I am interested in getting a Blu-ray or HD DVD player but I have a question on how to use my existing dvd universal player. I have Pioneer DV-45A and I still want to use my david Audio and SACD which is being output via 5.1 analog outputs going to my preamp. My preamp does not have HDMI inputs. What do I do to take advantage of the new audio formats on Blu-ray players such as Dolby True HD when my 5.1 inputs on the preamp are already being used by my existing dvd player?

Do they make a 5.1 analog switcher or something like that? I hope my question makes some sense. Thanks for any input.

Matt

Ron Z · 11-23-2006, 08:48 PM

Google is your friend. Just try searching on "5.1 audio switch".

Here's one:
http://www.zektor.com/hds41/index.html

Robert Crawford · 11-23-2006, 09:11 PM

I've heard good things about this switcher and have been thinking of ordering one myself so I can keep both, my BR and HD players hooked up via the 5.1 analog.

Crawdaddy

Andrew Bunk · 12-02-2006, 10:54 PM

So even though all the ports are labeled for component and such, you just plug your 6 analog cables into them? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

Robert Crawford · 12-03-2006, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Bunk

So even though all the ports are labeled for component and such, you just plug your 6 analog cables into them? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

Andrew,
Yes, you just plug your six analog cables into one of the inputs. Here is a blowup picture of the back of the unit. I still haven't bought this unit yet because I'm debating whether to do so or wait for the HDMI 1.3 audio processors coming this April/May timeframe.

http://www.zektor.com/hds41/images/HDS41_rear_1280.jpg

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Marc_Sulinski · 12-11-2006, 10:54 AM

I think I'm going to need this thing, too. It seems a bit steep in price considering that all I really need is analog audio switching.

Marc_Sulinski · 12-11-2006, 10:58 AM

I just saw this on monoprice:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

One of the plugs is labeled "digital" so will this work for 6-channel analog as well?



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