Dual 5.1 input question (1 Viewer)

[Matthew_Judd]

I am thinking about purchasing the RP91 DVD player (that also plays DVD-A). I am also thinking about getting the Sony SCD-333ES (which is a SACD player).
This leads me to my question. If I understand everything correctly both SACD and DVD-A require a 5.1 "wide bandwidth" input on the receiver. I have been considering either a Denon 2802, or perhaps the upcoming Onkyo 600. Both only have one 5.1 input.
So, is it possible to use some kind of splitter so that I can hook both up to the reciever? I really don't know anything about HT but what I have read here, so if this sounds dumb I apologize .
I don't want any solutions that are expensive, after all I am only looking to spend $600 on both my CD player and DVD player combined.
P.S. Why no inexpensive universal players? If I can buy a seperate 5-disc SACD player and a DVD player that is compatible with DVD-A for ~$500 why can't I just get the whole package together?

 

[Kevin T]

as far as using a splitter...don't. keithh and many others have previously stated that it doesn't work well. if you'll look in ricp's post just a few lines down...keith gives his recommendation of what to use. as far as a universal player, the only "decent" one i know of is the pioneer elite dv-47a which should be out by now. you can get it for $750 delivered at soundpros.com.

kevin t

 

[Matthew_Judd]

Oops, sorry. I didn't see that post. I have been spending a lot of time here lately trying to figure out what all I need/want to get in order to put together a completer HT. I have learned, from a basic time-management stand point to ignore the posts that don't seem to have a direct relevance to what I am interested in. I guess this does mean that I occasionally overlook valuable posts.

 

[KeithH]

Matthew said:

I am thinking about purchasing the RP91 DVD player (that also plays DVD-A). I am also thinking about getting the Sony SCD-333ES (which is a SACD player).

I am a bit confused. Are you in the US or Canada? The Sony SCD-C333ES is a stereo SACD carousel changer only offered in North America, but it is no longer in production. Getting a new one is tough these days. The main point is that as a stereo player, it has no 5.1-channel outputs. Are you confusing the 'C333ES with the 'C555ES multi-channel SACD changer or the 'XA333ES single-disc multi-channel SACD player? The 'XA333ES is only available overseas.

 

[Phil A]

You can get an outboard switching device. The new Sony ES Receivers also have 2 multi-channel inputs too.