My receiver has only one available digital audio input that is still available to use. I would like to have 2 different outputs going to this one input. Is there an optical splitter or something like that that would work for this ?
digital optical splitter
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For the price and functionality, you can't beat this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGITAL-OPTICAL...hZ017QQcategoryZ64594QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem (and that's the merchant from whom I purchased the 2 I own). It's a passive splitter/joiner, so there's no manual or remote switching necessary. I use mine as a joiner: I have my XBox 360 and a DVD player going through it to one input on my receiver. Only one device at a time can be live, or it's my understanding the sound will get fouled up (makes sense as it's passive). You can also use it as a splitter to take one source to two outputs. Mine has performed flawlessly as a joiner (as you're suggesting). I've never used it as a splitter.
If you need something where both components will be live at the same time (I can't think off hand of such an application, but I'm sure someone can), then you need a true switcher. This company has some well known components: http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/comp-vid-sw.html#spdif
If you need something where both components will be live at the same time (I can't think off hand of such an application, but I'm sure someone can), then you need a true switcher. This company has some well known components: http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/comp-vid-sw.html#spdif
optical splitter
rca coax can transport 5.1 audio, optical can transport 7.1 +. If u are just using 5.1 audio, no need for optical transport.
rca coax can transport 5.1 audio, optical can transport 7.1 +. If u are just using 5.1 audio, no need for optical transport.
I suspect his issue is more of a port availablity one as opposed to a bandwidth one. His components are limiting him to optical, but he's run out of optical inputs on his receiver.
I use one like this http://www.impactacoustics.com/product.asp?cat_id=1002&sku=28734
Bought one on E-Bay for $12. Looks different but works great.
Bought one on E-Bay for $12. Looks different but works great.
pro for that unit: all 3 inputs can be live without complication.
con for that unit: you have to manually switch it...
