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2 Optical Sources to 1 Optical Input and 1 Coax Input?
by morate - 1/8/07 12:49 PMMy receiver has two inputs - one is optical audio, one is coax audio. My problem is my sat box is optical and the Xbox 360 currently only has optical(or analog) outputs. Is there such a thing as an (1)optical-to-coax converter cable, (2) an optical coupler or (3)otherwise, what is the best option to solve this problem?
SHOPTRONICS.COM
by stewart norrie - 1/8/07 4:10 PM In reply to: 2 Optical Sources to 1 Optical Input and 1 Coax Input? by morate$29.95 The only problem is that you have to switch manually up to 3 inputs.. I dont know what a/v/ amp you own but most receivers have 2 or 3 optical inputs. Post back and tell us you set up . steweee
Cheaper
by HTHMAN - 1/8/07 6:13 PM In reply to: SHOPTRONICS.COM by stewart norrieBought one from Amazon a couple years ago. Just looked and they have 5 lest at 9.95 from the EMTCOMPANY. search "Recoton Digital Audio Selector Switch". Like Stewart says, it is manual, but it works and it is cheap. It uses mini-toslink connectors, but the adaptors are included and they work perfectly.
all you need
by masterying01 - 1/8/07 4:44 PM In reply to: 2 Optical Sources to 1 Optical Input and 1 Coax Input? by morateis a little silver box that converts digital optical to digital coax. a simple google search will give you both picture and prices on such an item. we use it in our store for our speaker room and it works quite well.
look on ebay too to find them at a very good price.
An optical splitter works too, is cheaper and...
by lawgone - 1/18/07 10:50 AM In reply to: all you need by masterying01...it doesn't require you to manually switch the source. I picked one up for $5 on amazon and it works great. See this post.
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7596_102-0.html?forumID=60&threadID=227763&messageID=2379082#2379082
Sony All in One AMP.
by morate - 1/9/07 6:37 AM In reply to: 2 Optical Sources to 1 Optical Input and 1 Coax Input? by morateI downgraded my amp a couple of years ago to fit my components into what is kind of a limited space. This was not a great move, as I've not been extremely happy. It's a Sony all-in-one with the DVD player, amp, etc., in one system. One of it's major drawbacks is its lack of inputs - only two audio inputs(one coax/one optical.) It also has no audio monitor out. The sound quality is not bad, though.
I'll switch back eventually to a stand-alone amp, but I'm making due now with the all-in-one.
Thanks everyone for the advice - and I'd be happy to hear any other tips on this situation.
SONY AMP AND SPEAKERS HAVE GOT TO GO
by stewart norrie - 1/18/07 1:22 PM In reply to: Sony All in One AMP. by morateYes amp should be replaced with a a/v/ amp like DENON . and Sony speakers are very poor quality and here is where you want to spend as much money as you can afford, high quality speakers will last a lifetime and is the heart of your home theater system stewee
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